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Spring 2003 Materials in Design Web Page

MEE320 -- Materials

Using materials selection in mechanical design approach.

General Course Materials

• Course Syllabus

• Practice Exam

• Report Format

• Reference Materials
  • General (Matweb)
  • Composite Materials Handbook
  • Older copy of Mil Handbook and some additional information on composites (Here)
  • The Fe3C Structure
  • Phase diagrams and other information Georgia Tech
    
• Project Materials
  • Plastics in Sports -- they are serious  ==> Original Link ==> Local Copy

Project Information

First Project

Canoe Paddle Design

Second Project - Camming Device

• Project Description

Background on climbing gear Black Diamond, Bliss
Background on climbing ORCA

• Presentations
  • Cables
  • Spreader
  • Camming Head
  • Eyes
  • Axles
  • 6061 T-6

Interesting Stuff

• Sea Kayak Hull Design

Background on Sea Kayaks (List'o Links)
Background on Sea Kayaking in Maine Maine Island Trail!!       

• Material Selection for a Road Bike Frame

Some Road Biker Manufacturers
Additional Background Information