MEC2406

Engineering design II ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: B Field

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: In this integrative level 2 unit students are introduced to the design of machine elements covering bearings, shafts, welds, fasteners, gears etc. This leads to an examination of techniques for improving engineering designs based on economic and functional considerations. Geometric and economic tolerancing is further explored. The use of solid modeling software to simulate kinematic behavior of mechanical devices and produce engineering drawings is introduced. The integration of design skills and related engineering studies is covered through a group exercise to design a mechanical device.

Objectives: This unit provides a focus in level 2 of the mechanical and industrial engineering and engineering managment programs where studies from the first semester are integrated into whole design tasks involving a combination of individual and group work. Additional mechanical elements are included in this unit so that moderately complex mechanical 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% + Practical work: 10% + Assignments: 60%.

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

Prerequisites: MEC2402, MEC2403

Prohibitions: MEC2450, TRC2000