| Course Objectives: |
To teach concepts related to the basic functions of machine parts and to provide information about machine parts. To understand the construction activity and the role of machine elements in this activity. To teach the principles of calculation, shaping and use of machine elements.
In solving engineering problems; To gain competence in the design, analysis and selection methods of machine elements. |
| Course Content: |
1- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering design, 2-Materials, 3-Load and stress analysis, 4-collapse and stiffness, 5-Fractures due to static loading, 6-Fatigue fractures due to variable loading, 7-Shafts and shaft components, 8- Design of screws, fasteners and removable fasteners, 9-Design of welding, joining (gluing etc.) and permanent fasteners; 10-Mechanical springs |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
INTRODUCTION, Meaning of design, Mechanical engineering design, Phases of design, |
Course Notes |
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Factors to be taken into consideration in design: safety coefficient, codes and standards, economic factors, reliability, occupational safety, product liability, basic units, and rules. |
Course Notes |
| 3) |
MATERIALS;LOAD AND STRESS ANALYSIS; Determining stress concentration factor, Stress concentration factor diagrams, Stress concentration and static loads |
Course Notes |
| 4) |
DESIGN FOR STATIC RESISTANCE; Static strength, stress concentration, fracture theories, Maximum normal stress theory, Maximum shear stress theory, strain theory, |
Course Notes |
| 5) |
Coulomb-Mohr theory, Maximum-Normal-stress theory for brittle materials, Modified Mohr theory, Fracture of brittle materials, Selection of fracture criteria. |
Course Notes |
| 6) |
Introduction to fracture mechanics, stress state within the crack, critical stress concentration factor, fracture toughness factor, sample problems |
Course Notes |
| 7) |
DESIGN FOR FATIGUE RESISTANCE; Introduction, approach to fatigue fracture analysis and design, fatigue life methods, fatigue strength. |
Course Notes |
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Midterm Exam |
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| 9) |
Characteristics of variable stresses, fatigue failure criteria for variable stresses, torsional fatigue strength, stresses under combined loading, cumulative fatigue failure, surface fatigue strength. |
Course Notes |
| 10) |
SHAFT AND SHAFT EQUIPMENT; Shaft materials, shaft forming, shaft design under stresses, principles to be considered for shaft deflection/collapse, critical speed, shaft elements, fits and tolerances. |
Course Notes |
| 11) |
Midterm Exam 2 |
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| 12) |
DESIGN OF SCREWS, BOLTS AND FASTENERS; Screw standards and definitions, Power screw mechanics, threaded fasteners, connection-bolt stiffness, fastener stiffness, bolt strength |
Course Notes |
| 13) |
Tensile load connections, Relating bolt torque to bolt strength, statically loaded-prestressed tensile connections, sealing connections, fatigue loaded-prestressed tension connections, |
Course Notes |
| 14) |
Bolted and riveted connections. Riveted connections under shear (torsional) loads, sample problem solutions, |
Course Notes |
| 15) |
WELDED AND GLUED CONNECTIONS; Welding, butt and fillet welding, Stresses in welded joints under torsional load, Stresses in welded joints under bending load, Strength of welded joints, Static and fatigue loading, Resistance welding, Adhesive joints |
Course Notes |
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Final Exams |
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Final Exams |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field. |
3 |
| 2) |
Ability to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. |
3 |
| 3) |
Ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify and analyze problems, and develop solution suggestions based on research and evidence, using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field. |
3 |
| 4) |
To be able to inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field; Ability to convey thoughts and solution suggestions to problems in written and oral form. |
3 |
| 5) |
Ability to share one's thoughts on issues related to one's field and solutions to problems, supported by quantitative and qualitative data, with experts and non-experts. |
3 |
| 6) |
Ability to organize and implement projects and events for the social environment in which one lives with awareness of social responsibility. |
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| 7) |
Ability to monitor knowledge in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. |
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| 8) |
Ability to use information and communication technologies along with computer software at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Usage License required by the field. |
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| 9) |
Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of the results of data related to the field. |
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| 10) |
Having sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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| 11) |
Ability to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach. |
3 |
| 12) |
Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning |
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| 13) |
Being able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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| 14) |
Ability to independently carry out an advanced study related to the field. |
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| 15) |
Ability to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in field-related applications. |
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| 16) |
Ability to plan and manage activities aimed at the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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