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MENG 331 Machine Element Design : Reading list

MENG 331 Machine Element Design


Department: BSc in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Module Description: This module is intended for engineering students beginning the study of mechanical engineering design. This will cover the basic of specific machine components design, including the design process, mechanics and materials selection, failure prevention under static and variable loading for principal types of mechanical elements. A practical approach is emphasized throughout the course where concise design problems and examples illustrating the ability of the students for design calculation, decision-making process and final engineering design presentation.


Module texts

  • Shigley, J. E., Mischke, C. R and Budynas, R. G. (2021). Mechanical engineering design. 11th edn. McGraw-Hill, Higher Education. Purchase eBook

Recommended readings

  • Bhandari, V. B. (2017). Design of machine elements. 4th edn. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill Education.

  • Mott, R. L. (2018). Machine elements in mechanical design. 6th edn. NY, NY: Pearson. 

  • Spotts, M. F., Shoup, T. E and Hornberger, L. E. (2018). Design of machine elements. 8th edn. Prentice Hall.

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