University of Illinois researchers can now explain the physical mechanisms behind click beetles’ clicking maneuver. Belonging to the Elateroidea family, a click beetle (or snapping beetle) is ...

The Mechanical Systems Laboratory is an undergraduate lab facility to support the ME 461 course and undergraduate research work. The central idea of this lab facility is to demonstrate and learn main ...

Lectures and readings focus on bridges, railroads, power plants, steamboats, telegraph, highways, automobiles, aircraft, computers, and the microchip. Historical analysis provides a basis for studying ...

Factors influencing the proportioning of machine elements: stresses, deformations, and failure criteria as applied to shafts, springs, belts, bearings, gears. Design of Elements is a required course ...

Students will learn fundamental skills and knowledge by studying core modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Mechanical principles, and Machines and Mechanisms. These modules will provide students ...

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department, at the graduate level, is to empower students to play a pivotal role in shaping the future through impactful and transformative careers in ...