MECH4580

Adv Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Engineering

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
UoN Singapore	Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004

Further students' knowledge in the use of computer aided engineering software for solids and surface modelling, computer aided manufacturing, computation fluid mechanics, and selected topics in FEA. Students will also be familiarised with the concept of rapid prototyping and the control of a Numerically Controlled Work Centre. This course is strongly recommended if you are considering the Formula SAE project for your final year project.

Objectives

Develop skills at using computer aided engineering software

Content

1. Exposure to Computation Fluid Dynamics Software and Modelling
2. Advanced solids modelling, assemblies, and surface modelling.
3. Essentials of Numerical Control.
4. Selected topics from FEA

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MECH2110 Mechanical Engineering Design 1

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	* Note, any modification to the above assessment arragement will appear in the course outline normally issued in week 1.
Essays / Written Assignments	Regular Assignments
Presentations - Individual

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables