MecE 260 Mechanical Design I Fall 2016

Syllabus & Timetable

Instructor:
Dr. Cagri Ayranci (cayranci@ualberta.ca): pronunciation: Chare I-Run-G
Office: 10-360 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering
Office Hours: Open door policy, during lab hours, and via appointment.
Phone: 780 - 492 27 91
Teaching Assistants:
Abiy Wubneh (wubneh@ualberta.ca)
Dan Aldrich (draldrich@ualberta.ca)
Time/location: Lec W&F 8:00 8:50, ETLC E1 007;
Lab M 14:00 16:50, ETLC MECE 2-3 (???)
(01-Sep-2016 - 07-Dec-2016)
Co-requisites: Civ E 270 and Mec E 265. Anyone missing these courses: contact Dr.
Don Raboud ASAP.
Web pages:
The class web site is on eClass. It will provide lecture notes and material
that is related to the course. If you do not know how to access eClass
please contact Dr. Ayranci ASAP.
Course content: (1) Introduction to engineering design
(2) Conceptual design stage
(3) Basic engineering analysis part I (force analysis) &
Electric motors and electromagnetic theory
(4) Technical report writing
(5) Role of ethics and failure
(6) Materials and manufacturing
(7) Design considerations (design fors)
(8) Basic engineering analysis part II (stresses and strains)
Textbook and References:
Required: Lecture notes and handouts will be made available on eClass.
Recommended :
- Mechanics of Materials, Hibbeler, Prentice-Hall (Civ E 270 textbook).
- Technical Communication, Lannon and Klepp, Pearson Canada.
- Machine Design: An Integral Approach, Norton, Prentice-Hall.
- Mechanics of Materials, Beer & Johnson, McGraw Hill.
Exams:

-Midterm exam: Wed, October 12, 2016, in class (50 min)

-Bell Ringing Exam: Monday, Dec 05, 2016, in-class (during lab-hours).
-Final exam: (Tentatively) 9:00 a.m. Tuesday December 20 (please follow
up on updates!)
All three exams will be closed-book and only faculty approved nonprogrammable calculators allowed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Dr. Pierre Mertinys contributions to the lecture notes.

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Marking scheme:
Midterm exam: 10%
Bell Ringing Exam: 10%
Final exam: 40%
Project reports: 25%
Project test results: 5%
Dissection lab: 4% (4 labs) (1% for each of the labs, 1/4 deduction for
malfunctioning device after re-assembly)
Mini-project: 6%
WHMIS quiz: Successful completion of the WHIMS quiz is mandatory
for access to the machine shop and pick up of the mini-project kit.
University Policies:
Policy about course outlines can be found in 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.
Grading system information can be found at www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/grades.
The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and
honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic
honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly
urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behavior (online
at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behavior which could potentially
result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in
an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or
expulsion from the University.
"Audio or video recording of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by
students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an
approved accommodation plan. Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study, and
is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the
instructor."
SSDS
For students who write exams with accommodations at SSDS, please be cognizant of their
deadlines and regulations. If you fail to meet these deadlines or follow the procedures, the
result is most likely that SSDS will be unable to provide the necessary space and/or services
you require. In these situations, you will be invited to write your exams with peers during the
allotted time in the assigned room.

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Important Notes:
1. If a student misses the midterm examination, for any valid reason, the
final course assessment will be based on a 50% final examination.
2. Satisfactory performance in the midterm and final exams (combined
passing mark) is required for passing the course independently from the
project part of the course.
3. For group projects all the members receive the same mark by default;
however, in some cases, individual marks for group work may be adjusted
by up to 30% of the course total (up or down) based on the instructors
assignment and a confidential peer evaluation.
4. Successful completion of the WHIMS quiz is mandatory for access to
the machine shop.
5. Sample final exam from the course, as well as recent course syllabus,
will be on the course web page.
6. Anyone repeating the course should contact the Dr. Ayranci ASAP.

NOTE for the machine shop:

1. Depending on the load on the machine shop, please note the possibility
of capping shop-side student numbers at 25 at one time.
2. Safety glasses are mandatory. No tint allowed!
3. Shop will be closed to 260 students on Mon & Wed &Fri mornings shop
closed (including insurance and test days).
4. Shop will be closed to 260 students at all lunch and coffee breaks are
closed. ( bench space is open daily 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM )
5. No power cords allowed for computers or other electronics in the work
space.
6. Shoes with full covered toes are mandatory.
7. Floor length pants or equivalent is mandatory in the work space.
8. When necessary hearing protection has to be used.
9. When necessary face shield has to be used.
10. No orientation = no major or minor kit!!!
11. Appropriate clothing is mandatory: not too much/little/tight/loose
12. No jewelry, no loose long hair is allowed.

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WEEK # (DATE)

MONDAY (LAB)

WED (LEC)

FRI (LEC)

#1 (Sept 02)

No-Classes

No-Classes

Section 1
(Intro to design)

#2 (Sept 05&07&09)

No-Classes
Labour Day / University Closed

Section 2
(Conceptual Design)

#3 (Sept 12&14&16)

-WHMIS & Introduction to mini projects

-Group dynamics / Brainstorming /
Learning styles
SAFETY GLASSES!!!
-Tutorial: Shop safety/WHMIS
- Shop tour (Please watch your Group #)

#4 (Sept 19&21&23)

- Mini projects kit pick-up (On TUESDAY

Sept 20th from 10th floor ICE)
-Eng. Analysis 1 Lab-I (Section 3)(3D
FBDs and force analysis)

Section 3
(Electric motors and electromagnetic
theory)
#5 (Sept 26&28&30)
-Dissection Lab-1
***DEADLINE: Letter of acceptance***

Section 3
(Eng. Analysis I)
&

- Major Design Project

Introduction
-Team selection / Assignment of
work benches
&
-Major Project kits available for pickup (IN THE AFTERNOON)

Section 3
(Electric motors and electromagnetic
theory
(Contd))
*** Deadline for checking the
components of the Major Project
kits****

Section 3
(Eng. Analysis I)

Section 3
(Eng. Analysis I)

Section 3
(Eng. Analysis I)

Section 4
(Technical Report Writing)

-Dissection Lab-2
-Eng. Analysis 1 Lab-II (Section 3)
#6 (Oct 03&05&07)
***DEADLINE: Phase-I reports (GANTT
CHART)***

#7 (Oct 10& 12&14)

No-Classes
Thanksgiving day

Section 4
(Technical Report Writing)
&
Section 5
(Ethics and Failure)

MID-TERM EXAM

Section 5
(Ethics and Failure)

Review Midterm Exam and

Section 5/6
(Ethics and Failure)
(Materials/Manufacturing)

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-Engineering ethics case studies.

#8 (Oct 17&19&21)

-Dissection Lab-3

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

***DEADLINE: Mini project***

-Engineering materials
#9 (Oct 24&26&28)

-Dissection Lab-4
***DEADLINE: Phase-II reports***

#10 (Oct/Nov 31/02&04)

-Project time in the machine shop.

#11 (Nov 07&09&11)

#12 (Nov 14&16&18)

READING WEEK

-Project time in the machine shop.

#13 (Nov 21&23&25)

***INSURANCE RUN***

#14 (Nov/Dec
28&30&02)

***TEST DAY!!***

#15 (Dec 05&07)

Project wrap-up
***Bell Ringing Exam***
***DEADLINE: Project final reports***
-

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

Section 6
(Materials/Manufacturing)

READING WEEK

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Section 7
(Design Considerations)

Section 7
(Design Considerations)

Section 8
(Eng. Analysis II)

Section 8
(Eng. Analysis II)

Section 8
(Eng. Analysis II)

Section 8
Eng. Analysis II
& Eng. Analysis Lab-III

Section 8
Eng. Analysis II
& Eng. Analysis Lab-III

No Classes

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