Description: The main function of a steering wheel is to steer the car. We assume that you have some experience about a good design or a bad design of a steering wheel. A good design means that it is comfortable, lightweight, and attractive in appearance. A bad design may be bulky and hard to control.

This assignment assumes that an auto manufacturer is designing a new car. From the main design, two prototypes are being built. One prototype will be of the general production model, and the other of a limited production racecar. As design engineers, it is the task of your team to design a separate steering wheel for each car using Pro/ENGINEER.

Engineering drawings are required for both designs. General dimensions of the new steering wheels should be comparable to those of existing designs. Students are encouraged to be creative. Assemblies of a few components may be necessary to complete your design. Complete a brief write up explaining your design how your steering wheels satisfy the design requirements.

How many homework assignments you have received? How many points have you received? Make a double check on these issues. If you have questions, see your instructor during the office hours, or team meeting, or make an appointment with the instructor.

Homework Assignment 1:	Getting Started	Individual	09/14/98
Homework Assignment 2:	Part Modeling	Individual	09/21/98
Homework Assignment 3:	Pro/MECHANICA - Optimization of a Beam Design	Team	09/28/98
Homework Assignment 4:	Design of a New Steering Wheel Using Pro/ENGINEER	Team	10/05/98