PDD 4200  - Advanced Mechanical Design

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem

Uses 3D CAD (3-dimensional computer-aided design) software to create production designs and drawings for heavy industrial applications. Uses the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual and the Structural Aluminum Design Handbook in conjunction with metal supplier’s product engineering data to design and analyze mechanical systems using traditional and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Methods in quantifying component mechanics of material integrity.  Preparation of fabrication drawings for said systems will also be covered in the course.
Pre-requisite(s): MFET 2320 .