mec3mcd mechanical component design
MECHANICAL COMPONENT DESIGN
MEC3MCD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the core concepts in the analysis and design of mechanical components of machines. This includes principles of materials engineering, solid mechanics, materials selection, stress, deformation, wear, failure mechanisms and safety. Standard methodologies for conducting machine component design including gears, camshafts and screws will be presented and used to solve mechatronics problems of mechanical power transfer and conversion. Relevant engineering standards and codes will be included to provide the framework for the solutions to the above problems.Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies covered in this subject are: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3 (see intended learning outcomes for details).
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlex Stumpf
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EMS1MS and EMS2EM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MEC2MCD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Machine Design, 5th Edition | Prescribed | Robert L. Norton, 2014 | Pearson Education |
Readings | Statics & Mechanics of Materials: SI Edition (4e) | Recommended | R. C. Hibbeler 2014 | Pearson Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, formulate and analyse complex mechanical engineering problems using a standard methodology. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving, 2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources, 2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes,
- Activities:
- Lectures, Laboratories, Assignments
02. Design solutions to mechanical problems which fulfil safety, sustainability and functional needs. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving, 3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Laboratories, Assignments
03. Select and analyse relevant materials to solve an engineering problem considering safety, wear, failure, material properties and cost requirements. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline, 1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline, 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline, 2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Laboratories, Assignments
04. Describe standards, codes and considerations relevant to aspects of machine design. Includes EA stage 1 competencies: 1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline, 1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Assignments
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlex Stumpf
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Face-to-face lecture only in week 1."
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online lectures for the remainder of the subject"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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2 Hour Central Examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Laboratories (1500-word equivalent total) | Each lab consists of a series of tasks which are signed off by demonstrators in the laboratory | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
4 written assignments (800-word equivalent total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |