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Instructors


DF = Prof. Daniel Frey
AS = Ms. Amy Smith

The calendar below provides information on the course's lecture (L) and lab (Lab) sessions.


Ses #TopicsInstructorsKey Dates
L1Course Introduction - Project IdeasDFProject ideas presented
L2Gears - Basics, Terminology, Involute CurveDFHomework 1 out
Lab 1Lab: Student Initiated Project IdeasProject preferences due
L3Gears - Force Transmission, Gear TrainsDFProject teams announced
L4Gears - Stress Analysis, Life, Reliability, SelectionDFHomework 2 out

Homework 1 due
Lab 2Lab: Gears
L5Mechanisms (2D Kinematic Analysis)DFHomework 3 out

Homework 2 due
Lab 3Lab: 2D Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms
L6Mechanisms (Synthesis of 4 Bar Mechanisms)DF
L7Mechanisms Field Trip to MIT MuseumHomework 4 out

Homework 3 due
Lab 4Lab: Mechanism Synthesis
L8Mechanisms (Forces in 2D Mechanisms)DF
L9Mechanisms (3D Mechanisms)DFHomework 5 out

Homework 4 due
Lab 5Lab: Mechanisms - Force Analysis and Design
L10Journal BearingsDF
L11Rolling Element BearingsASHomework 6 out

Homework 5 due
Lab 6Lab: Bearings (Lawnmower Engine)
Exam 1
L12BeltsDF
Lab 7Project Work Only
L13CamsDF
Lab 8Mid-term Project Presentations (Oral)Homework 7 out

Homework 6 due
L14Bolted JointsDF
L15FastenersASHomework 8 out

Homework 7 due
Lab 9Lab: Cams, Clutches, Fasteners, etc.
L16Optics Modeling; Calibration; Machine Error PropagationGuest LecturerHomework 8 due
Lab 10Lab: Metrology Modeling and Calibration
L17BatteriesDF
L18Electric MotorsDF
Lab 11Lab: Electric Motors and Batteries
L19ActuatorsDF
L20HydraulicsAS
Lab 12Lab: Hydraulics (Front Loader)
L21MicrocontrollersDF
L22SensorsDF
Exam 2
L23Final Project Clinic
L24Course Summary / FeedbackProject final written report due

 








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