GEG1102

Engineering design

W Wang and Y Ibrahim

4 points
* 18 lecture hours and 34 tutorial/workshop/seminar hours
* Second semester
* Gippsland/internal
* Prerequisite: GEG1101

Objectives To introduce the engineering design process through drawing and computer-aided drawing. To introduce the design process via a group project involving organisation, teamwork, communication, design.

Synopsis Drawing: projection of lines and surfaces, letters, numerals, scales; sketching and orthographic projections; projection and isometric drawing; sectioning; conventional representation of common features; dimensioning, fits and tolerance; detail and assembly drawing. CAD: introduction to CAD in the engineering workplace; use of CAD for 2D and 3D drawings; using CAD for 2D and 3D drawings; using CAD as a design tool; CAD exercises and design projects; participation in a group design project requiring exposure to elements of feasibility, scheduling, design, organisation, group communication and teamwork. Development of a simple prototype from concept to fabrication.

Assessment Assignments: 70%
* Project: 30%

Prescribed texts

Boundy A W Engineering drawing 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1987
Grover M P and Zimmers E W CAD/CAM: Computer-aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1984