Machine Design 1
Machine Design 1
• Syllabus discussion
• Developmental design
Here we start with an existing design but finally a modified design is
obtained. A new model of a car is a typical example of a developmental
design .
• New design
This type of design is an entirely new one but based on existing scientific
principles. No scientific invention is involved but requires creative thinking
to solve a problem. Examples of this type of design may include designing
a small vehicle for transportation of men and material on board a ship or
in a desert. Reference DOME by Bhandari and NPTEL
Types of design based on methods
• Rational design
This is based on determining the stresses and strains of components and
thereby deciding their dimensions.
• Empirical design
This is based on empirical formulae which in turn is based on experience and
experiments. For example, when we tighten a nut on a bolt the force exerted
or the stresses induced cannot be determined exactly but experience shows
that the tightening force may be given by P=284d where, d is the bolt
diameter in mm and P is the applied force in kg. There is no mathematical
backing of this equation but it is based on observations and experience.
• Industrial design
These are based on industrial considerations and norms viz. market survey,
external look, production facilities, low cost, use of existing standard
products.
Reference DOME by Bhandari and NPTEL
Factors to be considered in machine design
There are many factors to be considered while
attacking a design problem. In many cases these
are a common sense approach to solving a problem.
(a) What device or mechanism to be used? This would decide the
relative arrangement of the constituent elements.
(b) Material
(c) Forces on the elements
(d) Size, shape and space requirements. The final weight of the
product is also a major concern.
(e) The method of manufacturing the components and their
assembly.
(f) How will it operate?
(g) Reliability and safety aspects
(h) Inspectibility
(i) Maintenance, cost and aesthetics of the designed product.
Frictional resistance and lubrication, Use of standard parts, Workshop facilities
Reference DOME by Bhandari and NPTEL
Steps to be followed by a designer
• In case of ductile materials e.g. mild steel, where the yield point is clearly defined,
the factor of safety is based upon the yield point stress. In such cases,
• Factor of safety = Yield point stress/ Working or design stress
• In case of brittle materials e.g. cast iron, the yield point is not well defined as for
ductile materials. Therefore, the factor of safety for brittle materials is based on
ultimate stress.