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MECH2400: Mechanical Design 1 (2014 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Faculty/School: | School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Mr Briozzo, Paul
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| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Brief Handbook Description: | Aim: For students to experience a realistic the design process and to develop good engineering skills. Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of: 1. The need for and use of standard drawings in the communication and definition of parts and assemblies, 2. Efficient use of a CAD package 3. Creativity 4. The design process from initial idea to finished product 5. Methods used to analyse designs 6. Standard components |
| Assumed Knowledge: | ENGG1801 AND ENGG1802. HSC Maths and HSC Physics |
| Lecturer/s: |
Mr Briozzo, Paul
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| Tutor/s: | Peter Lok, Peter Newman, Van Nguyen, David Williams, ZiBin Chen, Kazi (Pauline) Mehzabeen, James Wilby, Cao Yang | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable: | MECH2400 Timetable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T&L Activities: | Independent Study: Students will be required to do follow on research of material covered in lectures to get a better understanding. Tutorial: Two hours tutorial per week. Exercises with tutor assistance based on material covered in lectures. Laboratory: One hour Computer laboratory, assistance available in the use of CAD |
Attributes listed here represent the key course goals (see Course Map tab) designated for this unit. The list below describes how these attributes are developed through practice in the unit. See Learning Outcomes and Assessment tabs for details of how these attributes are assessed.
| Attribute Development Method | Attribute Developed |
| Applying analysis techniques to new problems. Developing methods of ideas generation. | Design (Level 3) |
| Finding information from many sources and being able to interpret it for the specific applications required by the unit of study. | Information Seeking (Level 3) |
| Written and graphical communication. Freehand sketching and drafting practices. | Communication (Level 3) |
| Working in teams | Project and Team Skills (Level 3) |
For explanation of attributes and levels see Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Design (Level 3)| Assessment Methods: |
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| Assessment Description: |
Assignment A: Freehand Sketch. Will be undertaken during the practical session. Assignment B: Engineering Drawing Detail and Assembly Drawings using CAD. Quiz 1: Closed book, short answer quiz based upon the material presented in the lectures between weeks 1 to 4. Assignment C: Component Design. Assignment D: Design and Build Project. Contest (10%), Design Report (5%), Drawing Package (5%). Quiz 2: Closed book, short answer quiz based upon the material presented in the lectures between weeks 5 to 10. Assignment E: Component Design. Quiz 3: Closed book, short answer quiz based upon the material presented in the lectures between weeks 11 to 13. |
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| Assessment Feedback: | Assesment Feedback is given via: 1. A Feedback sheet at the end of each Assignment. 2. Quizzes contain the correct solutions and they are also emphasised during lecture time. 3. Trends are also discussed in lecture time once an assignment is handed back. |
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| Policies & Procedures: | See the policies page of the faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/student-policies/ for information regarding university policies and local provisions and procedures within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies. |
| Prescribed Text/s: |
Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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| Note on Resources: | Additional resources will be made available on a week by week basis. |
Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Subject + Intro to Engineering Drawings + Free Hand Sketching |
| Assessment Due: Assignment A | |
| Week 2 | Engineering Drawing Requirements |
| Week 3 | Engineering Drawing Requirements |
| Week 4 | Design Methodology + Bolt Design + Revision |
| Assessment Due: Assignment B | |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 1 | |
| Week 5 | Designing Rapid Engineering Methods + Weld Design |
| Week 6 | Spring Design + Pressure Vessel Design |
| Assessment Due: Assignment C | |
| Week 7 | Application of Plain Bearings + Application of Rolling Contact Bearings |
| Week 8 | Applied Forces Beams + Applied Materials |
| Week 9 | Guest Lecture + Applied Shaft Design + Selection of Motors |
| Assessment Due: Assignment D | |
| Week 10 | Revision + Gear Design (Geometry) |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 2 | |
| Week 11 | Non-Standard Gear Design (Geometry) + Chain Drive Design |
| Week 12 | Flat Belt Design + V-Belt Design |
| Assessment Due: Assignment E | |
| Week 13 | Introduction to FEA + Revision |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 3 |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| Project and Team Skills (Level 3) | Yes | 0% |
| Design (Level 3) | Yes | 80% |
| Engineering/IT Specialisation (Level 3) | No | 0% |
| Maths/Science Methods and Tools (Level 2) | No | 0% |
| Information Seeking (Level 3) | Yes | 0% |
| Communication (Level 3) | Yes | 16.8% |
| Professional Conduct (Level 2) | No | 3.2% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
