Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
ME20018 Design 3 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take ME10012 |
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Aims:
* To show how engineering sub-assemblies comprise both standard and bespoke designed components. * To demonstrate the importance of optimisation within an iterative design process in contrast to adequate design in terms of functionality, geometry and material selection. * To show how a successful design can be achieved by integrating analytical skills from the engineering sciences. * To introduce design methods and design for X approaches. Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit the student should be able to: * Design a sub-assembly in detail using correctly selected components and design ancillary items to meet a requirement. * Design an engineering product. * Recognise the importance of completing comprehensive design analysis, component drawings and sub-assembly drawings in order to achieve a successful solution. * Understand engineering product characteristics. Skills: Problem solving; numeracy; IT; working as part of a group; leadership. Content: Embodiment design: To include shafts, coupling, keyway, welded and bolted joint design, bearing, pulley, gear analysis. combined loadings, design factors and optimisation techniques. |