MEE3372

Mechanical engineering design 2

J W Burt

4 points · 24 lecture hours and 24 design office/laboratory hours · Second semester · Caulfield · Prerequisites: MEE2312

Objectives The student is expected to acquire the skills and experience necessary to design and select simple machine components to perform satisfactorily, and if necessary to satisfy a standard code of practice.

Synopsis Design of belt chain and spur gear drives. Selection and installation of rolling element bearings. Design of rotating shafts. Design of pre-loaded bolted joints. Computer aids in design. Detailed design of structures and lifting equipment in accordance with Australian Standard Codes.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60% · Assignments: 40%

Recommended texts

Shigley J E Mechanical engineering design metric edn, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Standards Association of Australia Design standards for mechanical students SAA

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