SYEN 5335 - Mechatronics I

Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.

This course covers basic mechanical design elements, including gears, fasteners, bearings, sprockets and chains, timing pulleys, brakes and clutches. Methods of attaching power and timing elements to shafts, including standard keys, Woodruff keys, splines, pins, and press-fits, is covered. Integration of sensors, including petentiometers, limit switches, and yaw rate sensors is covered. Theories of failure will be introduced, and basic stress/strain calculations will be done. Design theories and project management will be introduced.

Prerequisites: MATH 2453 or equivalent, PHYS 2321 or equivalent.