Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives To develop an understanding of how design influences the manufacturing process.
Synopsis The design process, defining the problem. Model formulation, application of theory to the design of real components, specification of design by means of assembly and detail drawings. Principles of equilibrium, free body diagrams, force analysis on straight and bent machine components. Allowable stresses and shock loads. Fatigue failure. Design of bolted and welded joints, loaded in tension, bending, shear and torsion, including standard bolts and strength grades, types of weld. Bearings: types, use and selection. Description of common machine elements and stock components such as couplings, belt and chain drives. Gear reduction units. Manufacturing methods and their effect on design solutions to achieve the lowest cost.
Assessment Written: 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%