This course is intended to give students practical experience in the design and analysis of components used in agricultural machinery. Major topics include material properties, stress/strain analysis, failure theory, and mechanical components. Students will learn how to use computer software to conduct simulations and design components. Rapid prototyping and traditional fabrication techniques will be explored.

This course is intended to give students practical experience in the design and analysis of components used in agricultural machinery. Major topics include material properties, stress/strain analysis, failure theory, and mechanical components. Students will learn how to use computer software to conduct simulations and design components. Rapid prototyping and traditional fabrication techniques will be explored.