Mechanical engineering design. Design considerations. Material selection. Modes of failure. Theories of failure. Endurance limit. Stress concentration. Factor of safety.
Design of shafts and couplings. Design of cotter and knuckle joints.
Helical and leaf springs.
Fasteners and keys. Design of welded joints. Fillet and butt welds. Design of riveted joints.
Design of sliding contact bearings. Selection of rolling contact bearings.
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