MECH ENG 2100 - Design Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
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General Course Information
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 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y 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, projects, practicals, final exam 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 .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Use a systems approach to 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 Review the principles of OH&S in a potentially hazardous environment; 5 Interpret design requirements from a manufacturing perspective; 6 Recognise the limitations that manufacturing methods can impose on design; 7 Explain the problems that overtly simplified or complex designs can impose upon manufacturing; 8 Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; and 9 Write a technical report.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
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) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-3, 4-7, 9 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-7, 9 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1-3, 8, 9 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 3, 8 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Design for Function Notes and Design Project Notes, and Level 2 Labbook
Recommended Resources
Text books:
- Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design (10th SI edition) by Budynas R.G. and Nisbett J.K., McGraw Hill, 2014
- Wickert, J. (2015), An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Thomson
- Litchfield D.R. Technical Drawing Handbook
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.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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.
- Design Process and basic calculations -1 hr lecture + 3 hrs tutorial
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Assessment
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
Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Weekly design tutorials 20 Group Summative Weeks 2-12 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Warman competition 30 Group Summative Weeks 2-12 Min 35% 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Laboratories 10 Individual Formative Weeks 2-12 Min 35% 2. 3. 8. 9. Final exam 40 Individual Summative 1. 3. Total 100
This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's . The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s): 1. a. i 1. a. iii 1. b. 2.
This course has a hurdle requirement. Meeting the specified hurdle criteria is a requirement for passing the course.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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