ENGT 291 Practical Design Analysis

4 credits

Exploration and use of varying methods of part, mechanism, product, analysis and testing. Focus will be on proving/disproving/improving functional-design for use. Scientific and practical methods will be applied to a range of part, mechanism, and product designs.

Prerequisites: ENGT 251, ENGT 255, or instructor permission.
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to determine the design needs of the customer or application
Demonstrate proficiency in use of Finite Element Analysis software to determine “problem” areas on a part or mechanism
Apply possible solutions to improve design performance and function
Show functional level of proficiency in safe and effective use of practical test methods