ME 492

Reviews the design process, engineering materials and manufacturing processes. Emphasizes the importance of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and structural shapes in the design process. Introduces a systematic methodology for selecting materials, processes, and shapes during design which permits the identification of an optimum subset of materials, processes or shapes, considering material properties, process and shape attributes, durability, environmental impact and cost. The use of Ashby charts and commercial material selection software are key skills developed in this course.