MECH2400: Mechanical Design 1 (2017 - 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 to AS1100; 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) Appreciation and analysis of standard components; 7) An understanding of power transmission elements. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | ENGG1801 AND ENGG1802. HSC Maths and HSC Physics |
| Lecturer/s: |
Mr Briozzo, Paul
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| 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)
1. Skills in idea generation methods
2. Skills in design analysis techniques and layout
3. Skills in design development and testing
Communication (Level 3)
4. Skills in freehand sketching and drafting practices
5. Skills in written and graphical communication
Professional Conduct (Level 2)
6. Skills in working as individuals and in teams
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| Assessment Description: |
* indicates an assessment task which must be repeated if a student misses it due to special consideration. # indicates an assessment task which may be assessed at a later date if a student misses it due to a special consideration. Assignment A: Freehand sketch to be completed during the allocated practical session. Assignment B: Design and Creativity Assignment incorporating Design Creativity, Applied Forces and Stress Analysis. Assignment may be submitted as a Report or Video. Quiz 1: Closed book, short answer quiz based upon the material presented in the Lectures and Tutorials. Design Portfolio - Design: An appraisal of Tutorials attempted and reflections based on the Engineering Drawings, Design and CAD components of the UOS. Assessed during the allocated practical session. Assignment C: Mechanical Design: Design and Build Exercise. Assignment component may be submitted as a Report or Video. Design Portfolio - Power Transmission: An appraisal of Tutorials attempted and reflections based on the Power Transmission and CAD components of the UOS. Assessed during the allocated practical session. Assignment D: Mechanical Design: Power Transmission Analysis. Assignment is submitted as a Report. Quiz 2: Closed book, short answer quiz based upon the material presented in the Lectures and Tutorials. |
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| Assessment Feedback: | Assessment feedback is provided by; 1. In written form with the returned assessment by the Tutor. 2. In verbal form during the lectures after the assessment has been handed back by the Unit of Study Coordinator. 3. In person when needed by the Unit of Study Coordinator. |
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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: | Texts are Available through the Co-Op Bookshop at Sydney University only. |
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 | Free Hand Sketching, Orthogonal Projections and Detail Drawings |
| Week 2 | Assembly Drawing Requirements to AS1100, Design for Reliability |
| Week 3 | Tolerancing - Dimensional and Geometric |
| Assessment Due: Assignment A* | |
| Week 4 | Specifications + Drawing Analysis |
| Week 5 | Design and Creativity, Applied Stress - Beams |
| Week 6 | Design of Bolted Connections - Structural |
| Assessment Due: Assignment B# | |
| Week 7 | Bearings - Plain + Rolling Element |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 1* | |
| Week 8 | Spring Design + Design for Rapid Engineering |
| Week 9 | Springs + Power Transmission - Geometry of Gears |
| Assessment Due: Design Portfolio - Engineering Drawing / Design# | |
| Week 10 | Power Transmission - Gear Trains + Design of Rotating Steel Shafts to AS1403 + Revision |
| Assessment Due: Assignment C# | |
| Week 11 | Power Transmission - Keys and Shrink Fits + Couplings |
| Week 12 | Power Transmission - Flat Belt Drives + V Belt Drives |
| Assessment Due: Design Portfolio - Power Transmission# | |
| Week 13 | Power Transmission - Tooth Belt Drives + Engineering Analysis + Revision |
| Assessment Due: Quiz 2* | |
| Assessment Due: Assignment D# |
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 | 52% |
| 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 | 37.3% |
| Professional Conduct (Level 2) | No | 10.7% |
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.
