Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

MECH 401 - MECHANICAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS

Long Title: MECHANICAL DESIGN APPLICATIONS
Department: *Mech Eng & Materials Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MECH 311 OR CEVE 300 OR CIVI 300
Description: Brief review of solid mechanics with introduction to failure theories and fatigue analysis. The principles of mechanics are applied to the design of machine elements. A semester design project requires using the analysis tools learned in the course. Required for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~mech401/