A collection of readings and exercises aligned with the course, ME 270, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, at Iowa State University. This course provides an overview of mechanical engineering design with applications to thermal and mechanical systems, and an introduction to current design practices used in industry. As part of the course design, learners will complete a semester-long team project focused on addressing societal needs.
This open book is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-SA). You can download Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design ebook for free in PDF format (6.0 MB).