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MEC2402

Faculty of Engineering

18 September 2017 27 April 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Engineering

Organisational Unit

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Coordinator(s)

Dr Scott Wordley (Clayton), Dr Lim Jen Nee Jones (Malaysia)

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2016 (Day)

Malaysia

  • First semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

A systematic method of capturing design requirements, tools for ideation, estimation and decision-making. Primary and secondary manufacturing processes, assembly techniques. Engineering graphics for problem-solving, manufacturing communication and ideation. Report writing, teamwork in solving design problems involving the integration of mechanical elements in prototype conception, construction and testing.

Outcomes

At the end of the unit, students are expected to have the:

  • ability to outline problems from open-ended specification, produce design alternatives and compare design choices
  • ability to illustrate designs and sketch technical drawings of mechanical components according to Australian Standard AS1100
  • ability to design and build a simple prototype mechanism
  • ability to analyse basic failure modes under static loading for a simple mechanical device
  • ability to design a simple mechanical device and write a design report
  • to be aware of the wide range of issues and complexities involved in a commercial manufacturing environment including scheduling, health and safety, sustainability, economics, technical communication and real life engineering
  • ability to select the appropriate manufacturing technology and describe the steps involved to produce a desired product

Assessment

Computer Labs, tutorial work, tests and design assignments: 70%
Examination (3 hours): 30%

Workload requirements

2 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory/tutorial classes and 7 hours of private study a week

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Chief examiner(s)

Professor Chris Davies

Prerequisites

12 engineering credit points at level 1