Capstone Design

Undergraduate

Student design teams, operating within a "company" environment, utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in interdisciplinary projects selected to promote interaction between the mechanical, automotive, and materials programs. Design methodologies and team interaction simulate future professional practice. Project milestones include: a design proposal with cost analysis and scheduling, construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus, and a final report and presentation having both global and detail completeness. (Prerequisite: Semester 7 or higher standing.) (2 semester course.) (This is an experiential learning course.) MECH-4211. Deformation, Fracture and Failure Prevention Mechanics of deformation, fracture, and failure in engineering materials, structures, and components. Principles of stress and strain analysis, including stress concentrations and strain energy. Mechanisms of material failure, including brittle and ductile fracture, fatigue, and creep. Practical aspects of failure prevention, including design principles, failure analysis, and material characterization and selection. 446 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar (Prerequisites: MECH-3211, MECH-3223, and Semester 7 or higher standing) (3 lecture hours, 1.5 tutorial hours, 1.5 laboratory hours weekly)