TRC2000

Mechatronics project I ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader:

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

Synopsis: Design of machine elements: bearings, shafts, welds, fasteners, gears etc. Techniques for improving mechatronic designs based on economic and functional consideration. Geometric tolerancing. The use of solid modeling in the simulation of kinematic behavior of mechatronic devices and in the production of engineering drawings. Integration of studies in the group-design of a mechatronic device.

Objectives: This unit provides a focus in level 2 of the Mechatronics programme where studies from the first semester are integrated into whole mechatronic design tasks involving a combination of individual and group work. Additional mechanical elements are included in this unit so that moderately complex mechatronic devices can be designed and evaluated theoretically by using conventional mathematical techniques, and geometrically and kinematically by constructing virtual devices in solid modeling software.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 30%, Tutorial work: 10%, Assignments: 60%.

Contact Hours: 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory/tutorial and 7 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites: TRC2100

Prohibitions: MEC2450