MECH2110

Mechanical Engineering Design 1

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
UoN Singapore	Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

General procedures for solving design problems. Searching for design solutions using a range of techniques. Engineering drawing techniques. Assembly of machine components - limits, fits and geometric tolerancing. Introduction to the Australian Standards in relation to design.

Objectives

Introduce problem based learning. Introduce design tools and skills. Work efficiently as a team member.

Content

1. An introduction to a general procedure for solving engineering design problems;
2. Improve student proficiency at creating and interpreting engineering drawings;
3. Increase student awareness and understanding of some of the important aspects of an assembly of mechanical
components - fits and limits, tolerancing, surface finish and the like;
4. Participate in a group project, i.e. The Warman Design-and-Build national competition;
5. Utilise Pro/Engineer to develop assembly and detailed engineering drawings.

Replacing Course(s)

Not Applicable

Transition

Not Applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

GENG1000 Computer Aided Engineering.
Students are advised that in order to use the Universities mechanical workshop for the Warman Design-and-Build competition, for safety reasons, they are required to complete the "workshop practice" component in GENG1000.

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Regular Assignments * Note, any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in week 1.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 8 weeks
Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks

Timetables