Subject description
Mechanical design process, design team working, design, material selection and analysis of fundamental machine components: power screws, clutches and brakes; spur and helical gear general forms and forces generated; shaft assemblies and their supports including shafts bearings and seals, component interfaces such as limits and fits, bolted and welded connections; … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
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Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Interpret a set of customer requirements and convert them into engineering design requirements.
2.
Apply a logical design process appropriate to the design task, applied to basic mechanical components and simple mechanical systems.
3.
Communicate design details through engineering drawings derived from 3D models using relevant drawing standards, for simple mechanical systems, augmented by professional report.
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Demonstrate an ability for reflective practice: Analyse design outcomes and identify strategies for improving own design process.
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Develop a credible mechanical design solution applied to basic mechanical components and simple mechanical systems.
Assessment details
Quizzes
Final exam
Project reports
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
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