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ME 321L

Mechanical Engineering Analysis for Design

Sophia Teresa Santillan

Description from DukeHub

Calculation of 3D stresses, strains, and deflections encountered in mechanical designs. Types of problems include: curved beams, contact stresses, press/shrink fits, etc. Reliability and uncertainty analysis, failure theories, fatigue, and fracture mechanics. Computational methods of analysis, such as finite elements analysis are covered. Prerequisite: EGR 121L, 201L, 244L, and ME 221L.

Skills

AI-resilient: 1 of 5

  • Yes: Physical, lab or field work · lab component
  • No: Live work with people
  • No: Judgment someone is accountable for
  • No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
  • No: Small, in-person format

The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works

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