Mechanical Design Fundamentals

Mastering the Fundamentals of Efficient and Innovative Mechanical Design

What you'll learn

Accounting for the effects of temperature changes on materials and systems, such as thermal expansion or heat dissipation.

Designing systems that account for motion, velocities, and accelerations, ensuring mechanical linkages operate smoothly and efficiently

Understanding how forces and loads affect materials, including stress, strain, and deformation, is critical to ensuring designs are safe and functional.

Choosing the right material based on its mechanical properties (e.g., strength, stiffness, toughness) and environmental factors.

Analyzing static, dynamic, and fatigue loads to ensure the design can withstand operational forces.

Ensuring the design can be efficiently produced with available manufacturing processes, minimizing complexity and cost.

Applying proper tolerances and fits to ensure components assemble correctly and function as intended without excessive wear or failure.

Requirements

Problem-Solving Skills

Continuous Learning

Creativity and Innovation

Basic Physics Understanding

Fundamental Mathematics Knowledge

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

Familiarity with Engineering Standards

Description

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of mechanical design, providing a strong foundation for creating innovative and reliable systems. It focuses on achieving efficient and elegant designs by striking a balance between simplicity, functionality, and precision.Throughout the course, you will explore the intricate relationships between design elements, structural integrity, and practical performance. Special emphasis is placed on methods to improve stability and minimize stresses, while also ensuring high levels of accuracy, repeatability, and resolution in mechanical systems. These skills are critical for developing designs that are not only robust but also optimized for real-world applications.By combining theoretical insights with hands-on practical applications, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to confidently tackle design challenges. You’ll learn how to think creatively while applying engineering principles rigorously, enabling you to design systems that are both innovative and effective.This course is perfect for aspiring engineers, designers, and professionals who want to deepen their understanding of mechanical design principles. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or solve complex problems in various industries, this course provides the essential skills and expertise needed to excel in the field.        By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create designs that are not only technically sound but also innovative and impactful in addressing real-world challenges.                         

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Learnings and contents

Section 2: Overview for the course

Lecture 3 Overview and fields

Lecture 4 Kinds of Machines in Mechanical engineering

Section 3: Part 1

Lecture 5 Occam’s Razor

Lecture 6 The golden rectangle

Lecture 7 Abbe's Principle

Section 4: Part 2

Lecture 8 Maxwell & Reciprocity

Lecture 9 Independent Functions

Lecture 10 Accuracy vs Precision vs Resolution

Lecture 11 Note

Section 5: Part 3

Lecture 12 laws of nature

Lecture 13 Simplicity and complexity

Lecture 14 Saint-Venant's Principle

Section 6: Part 4

Lecture 15 Parallel Axis Theorem

Lecture 16 Stability & Symmetry

Lecture 17 Sensitive Directions

Lecture 18 Conclusion

Engineering Students,Engineering Professionals,Product Designers,Career Changers,Maintenance and Repair Technicians,Manufacturing Professionals,Entrepreneurs and Inventors,CAD Technicians and Drafters,Material Science Introduction,Familiarity with Engineering Standards