MECH ENG 2100 - Design Practice

Course Details

Course Code	MECH ENG 2100
Course	Design Practice
Coordinating Unit	School of Mechanical Engineering
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 7 hours per week
Incompatible	MECH ENG 2018
Assumed Knowledge	MATHS 1012, C&ENVENG1010 & MECH ENG 1007
Restrictions	Available to BE(Mechanical & Aerospace), BE(Mechanical & Automotive), BE(Mechanical), BE(Mechatronic), BE(Mechanical & Sports), BE(Mechanical & Sustainable Energy) and associated double and combined degree students only
Assessment	Assignments 20%, projects %20, practicals 10%, final exam 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Antoni Blazewicz

Name	Role	Building/Room	Email
Dr Antoni Blazewicz	Lecturer	Engineering South Building,S310	antoni.blazewicz@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of this course students are expected to be able to:

1	Systematically approach design problems;
2	Identify and analyse a number of sub-systems commonly used in mechanical design;
3	Design such sub-systems using both first principles and according to standard processes;
4	Understand the principles of OH&S in a potentially hazardous environment;
5	Interpret design requirements from a manufacturing perspective;
6	Understand the limitations that manufacturing methods can impose on design;
7	Understand the problems that overtly simplified or complex designs can impose upon manufacturing;
8	Work in a team environment
9	Prepare a technical report

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-7
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-6
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1-7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	8-9
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1-7
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-7
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1-7
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	8,9

Required Resources

Design for Function Notes and Design Project Notes, and Level 2 Labbook – all available from the Image & Copy Centre

Recommended Resources

Text books:

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (8th SI edition) by Budynas R.G. and Nisbett J.K., McGraw Hill, 2008
Engineering Design Process by Haik Y., Thomson

Online Learning

The material available through MyUni:

Course Outline and Introduction
Course Content
Timetable
Lecture Notes
Assignments
Solutions
Past exams
Labbook

MyUni is also used to communicate important announcements.

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures supported by modes developing material covered in lectures. These modes include problem-solving tutorials, design project tutorials, and laboratories.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Course workload includes 20 hours lectures, 56 hours tutorials and 6 hours laboratory classes.

Learning Activities Summary

Design for Function:

Design Process and basic calculations -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- design calculations - report format precision and rounding of quantities
- free-body diagrams
- equations for linear and angular motion.
Friction Clutch Design -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- function, classification
- plate clutch design - design parameters and equations
- friction materials
Brake Design -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- function, classification
- band brake design - design parameters and equations
Flat Belt Drives -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- geometry and belt construction
- design parameters and equations
V Belt & Chain Drives -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- geometry and construction
- nomenclature
- design parameters and catalogue selection
Gear Drive Systems -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- Nomenclature
- types and construction of gears
- design parameters and equations
- shaft loads
Rubbing Bearings -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- operation principles
- material properties
- bearing selection
Oil Film Bearings -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
- operation principles
- design criteria and bearing selection
Rolling Element Bearings -2 hrs lectures + 2 x 3 hrs tutorial
- Classification
- types and characteristics
- selection procedure
- lubrication, seals, installation
- case study of bearing selection

Design Project:

Design Process -3 hrs lectures + 3 x 2 hrs tutorial
- Design specification
- Conceptual design
- Function analysis
- Embodiment design
Organising a Group Project -1 hr lecture + 2 hrs tutorial
- design planning
- Team Work - how to organise design effort
- Report writing
Work on competition project -21 hrs
- building and testing
- school finals
Preparation of a project report

Specific Course Requirements

Laboratories: This course includes two laboratories: Engine Disassembly – 2 hrs; Introduction to Measurement – 2 hrs. Details provided in level 2 Labbook.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

All learning objectives are assessed through assignments, laboratories, design project and examination:

Assignments 20%
Design Project 20%
Laboratories 10%
Final examination 50%

Assessment Related Requirements

Students have to pass Design Project part of the course and obtain course total of at least 50%.

The Laboratories are compulsory part of a course. If a lab session is missed or a lab report not handed in or a student fails to get at least 35% of the total possible lab marks, then that is grounds for FAILURE of the entire course.

Assessment Detail

Assignments – group, distributed through a semester every week;

Design Project – group, assessment based on two design reports and performance in a competition;

Laboratory – assessment based on lab participation and a report;

Final exam – open-book, 3 hours.

Submission

Assignments and lab reports should be submitted via corresponding Course Submission Box located on Level 2 of Engineering South Building. A penalty for late submission will be applied – 10% per working day (weekends and holidays not included). In special cases extensions can be granted on individual basis. A “turn-around” timeline on assessments and the provision of feedback to students is approximately 2 weeks. . Re-submission of work is not allowed.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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