Machine Design

Machine Design involves application of engineering fundamentals to the design of machine components. The field of machine design is a huge and growing field, and requires life-long learning to stay abreast in this field. Some resources for MAE156A are listed below.

BASIC MATERIAL is required reading for all students

REVIEW MATERIAL is material from prerequisite courses.

IN DEPTH material is additional reference and can be pursued by students depending on the design approach being pursued.

REVIEW MATERIAL

• Machine Design: Force and Motion Basics

• CAD Tutorials

Fundamentals - BASIC MATERIAL

• Guidelines for Free Body Diagrams (FBDs).

• Machine Design: Basic Components

• Motor Theory (from Georgia Tech)

References - IN DEPTH

• CAD Templates for the Lasercamm and 3D modeling

• Mechatronics: Devices which have close integration of Mechanical and Electronics

  • Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems; by David G. Alciatore and Michael B. Histand

  • Narrated Videos on Mechatronic devices by by David G. Alciatore and Michael B. Histand

    • Informative video in Inkjet printer components

• Shigley's Standard Handbook of Machine Design - On-line version is free when at UCSD campus

• MAE Design and Lab Resources