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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ME20018: Design 3

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: ME20018 Re-Assessment Coursework (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take ME10012
This unit is not normally available to visiting/exchange students.
Click here for further information Description: 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.
To introduce students to collaborative working in a design environment.
To further develop students CAD modelling abilities.
To incorporate practical aspects of the Year 1 design and make activity.

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.
* Generate a requirement specification from a customers requirements
* 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
* Present a working prototype of their own manufacture.

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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ME20018 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
  • UEXX-AFB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEXX-AKB02 : BEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEXX-AFM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEXX-AKM02 : MEng (hons) Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • UEME-AFB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKB26 : BEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKB01 : BEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKB16 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKB41 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKB38 : BEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM04 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM05 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering with French (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM05 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering with French (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM06 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering with German (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM06 : MEng (hons) Aerospace Engineering with German (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM01 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM02 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering with French (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM02 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering with French (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM03 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering with German (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM03 : MEng (hons) Automotive Engineering with German (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM16 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM41 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design and Innovation (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM42 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design, Innovation and French (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM42 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design, Innovation and French (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM43 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design, Innovation and German (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM43 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Advanced Design, Innovation and German (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM17 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with French (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM17 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with French (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM18 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with German (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM18 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with German (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM38 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing and Management (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM39 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, Management and French (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM39 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, Management and French (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2
  • UEME-AFM40 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, Management and German (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UEME-AKM40 : MEng (hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, Management and German (Thick Sandwich) - Year 2

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.