Instructor

Dr. P. Hollis, Room A232, phone: 410-6319, e-mail hollis@eng.fsu.edu

Class

MWF: 9:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Room P414

Office Hours

See Dr. Hollis Home page

Tests

Friday, September 28
Monday, October 29

Final Examination

Wednesday, December 12, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Catalog Description

Prerequisites: EML3018C

This course focuses on the design of mechanical systems and the components needed for their operation. Emphasis is placed on fasteners and connectors; joints; clutches and brakes; couplings and flywheels; flexible elements; shafts; machine dynamics; computer simulations and models of components and systems; team class projects involving the design and manufacture of mechanical systems.

Textbooks

1. Norton, R. L.,  Machine Design, an Integrated Approach, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2006
2. Norton, R. L., Design of Machinery, McGraw-Hill

References

1. Shigley, J. E., Mischke, C.R., and Budynas, R.G.,  Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw Hill
2. Spotts, M. F. and Shoup, T. E., Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall
3. Hamrock, B. J., Jacobson, B., Schmid, S. R., Fundamentals of Machine Elements, McGraw Hill.

Course Goals

The objective of this course is to produce a student capable of designing and manufacturing complex mechanical systems using a wide variety of components. The student should be able to synthesize a reasonable solution to a given design problem, analyze the proposed solution, judge its suitability, and produce engineering drawings.

At the end of the course you should be able to

• design and analyze simple machine components
• determine suitable methods of joining components
• select suitable methods of power transmission
• reduce vibration levels in rotating machinery
• generate computer models of systems of machine components

Course Objectives  (Numbers shown in brackets are links to the department educational objectives)

1. To introduce methods of fastening and connecting machine components [1, 3, 5, 10]
2. To introduce methods to analyze and balance rotating machinery [1, 3, 5, 10]
3. To introduce methods to analyze and balance multicylinder engines [1, 3, 5, 10]
4. To introduce techniques to assemble components into simple mechanical systems [1, 3, 5, 10]
5. To provide tools and examples for the design of various mechanical systems [1, 3, 5, 7, 10]

Course Outcomes (Numbers shown in brackets are links to course objectives)

1. Design and analyze bolted connections [1]
2. Design and analyze welded connections [1]
3. Analyze and balance unbalanced rotating machinery [3]
4. Analyze and balance unbalanced multicylinder engines [3]
5. Generate models, and simulations of components and systems for manufacture [4, 5]

Topics

The topics to be covered includes (not necessarily in the order shown)

• Constraints and Degrees of Freedom
• Shafts, Keys, and Couplings
• Fasteners and Connectors
• Flexible Elements
• Machine Dynamics and Balancing
• Engine Dynamics

Computer Tools

• Pro/E
• MathCAD
• ADAMS
• Other software tools

Projects

Design, model, and build simple mechanical systems.

Grading

Your grade will be based on the following breakdown of graded work:

Homework 15% Presentations 5% Projects 30% Test 25% Final 25%

Grades will be assigned as

90% and above A 80% to 90% B 70% to 80% C 60% to 70% D less than 60% F

Notes:

Homework and examinations, unless otherwise authorized, are to be done individually. Any blatant copying will result in a 0 for the assignment for all parties concerned. A repeat offense may result in a failing grade for the course.
Assignments are due by the beginning of class of the due date. Any late work will not be accepted without prior authorization.
Any handwritten assignments are to be neatly written and scanned. Start each problem on a new sheet, and any figures drawn should be very clear and neat. Figures should be drawn with straight edge, compass, etc. Failure to meet these guidelines will be penalized up to 2 points per problem.

Attendance Policy

Excused Absences: Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the immediate family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. Accommodations for these excused absences will be made and will do so in a way that does not penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.
Please note that the College of Engineering has a restrictive interpretation of what is considered a valid excuse for an absence. See: http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html. If an absence is to be excused, make sure you check beforehand. In case of excused absence, the instructor will work with you to help you make up for missed time and catch up.

Unexcused Absences: A student having more than four unexcused absences is dropped from the course and assigned the grade F. Tests and exams missed because of unexcused absence receive the grade 0.
Other projects and activities missed completely receive the grade 0 for those projects or activities.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Policy

As current policy, the College does not use plus +, or minus – grades in engineering courses (http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html p.9).
A student may continue in the B.S. degree program unless one or more of the following conditions arise (http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html p. 11):

a.  A grade below C in the second attempt of the same engineering course
b.  More than three (3) repeat attempts in engineering courses
c.  Violation of academic honor code as defined in university bulletin or catalog
d.  Use of grade forgiveness (currently available for FAMU students only) in more than two (2) courses.

Departmental Learning Outcomes

The department's learning outcomes can be found at http://www.eng.fsu.edu/outcomes.

Academic Honor Code

Students are expected to uphold the Student Code of Conduct, Academic Honor Code published in their University Bulletin and/or Student Handbook.
Florida A&M Student Code of Conduct published in the Student Handbook, The FANG, http://www.famu.edu/StudentLife/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%20%28FANG%29%202012-2014.pdf, see Student Code of Conduct - Regulation 2.012, Academic Honesty Violations: p.69
The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “. . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.” (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://fda.fsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Honor-Policy.)

Americans with Disabilities Act

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should:

1. register with and provide documentation to the LDEC or SDRC; and
2. bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type.

This should be done during the first week of class.

For more information about services available to FAMU students with disabilities, contact

The Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC)
677 Ardelia Court
Campus
Nathaniel Holmes, Director
Donna Shell, Asst. Director
599-3180 (phone)
561-2512 (fax)
561-2783 (TDD)
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=EOP&p=ADA

For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:

Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)
874 Traditions Way
108 Student Services Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167
(850) 644-9566 (voice)
(850) 644-8504 (TDD)
sdrc@admin.fsu.edu
http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/

(This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.)

Syllabus Change Policy

Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced notice.