MEC2420

Engineering practices: design process ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: B W Field

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Model of design, problem definition, solution generation; systematic and random methods. Decision making; compromises. Traditional manufacturing methods: forming; casting, pressing and forging: machining; turning, milling, drilling, threading, grinding, etc. Joining methods: welding, adhesive, rivetting, bolting, keys etc. Safety factors and design analysis. Production of layout drawings, report writing. Design projects involving applied mechanics.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 30% + Assignments and tests: 70%

Contact Hours: 22 lecture hours and 22 hours of practice classes and laboratories

Prerequisites: ENG1201 and ENG1401

Corequisites: MEC1414 or MEC2410 or MEC2414

Prohibitions: TRC2100