Undergraduate - UnitMEC2406 - Engineering design II

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Engineering
Offered	Sunway First semester 2012 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2012 (Day) Sunway Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Jing Fu(Clayton); Dr Aravinthan Arumugam (Sunway)

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 modelling software to simulate kinematic behaviour 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/mechatronic device.

Outcomes

Students will be able to:

design moderately complex mechanical devices with mechanical elements such as bearings, shafts, etc.
evaluate mechanical designs by using conventional mathematical techniques including load analysis and stress analysis
geometrically and kinematically construct virtual devices in solid modelling software
learn to communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical forms through the group project