MECH2110
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
On completion of this course students will have: - A basic familiarity and capacity in workshop methods - An increased skillset in the conceptual design methodology - An ability to conceive and produce a robotic device to solve deterministic problems
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the fundamentals of mechanical engineering design, including modelling, engineering drawings and conceptual design.
2. Apply concepts including limits and fits, size tolerances, geometric tolerances, conceptual design processes and safety in design.
3. Demonstrate safe working practices in a workshop environment.
4. Work in a group design and build project; ie. Warman Design and Build Competition.
Content
- Solving engineering design problems;
- Important aspects of the assembly of mechanical components - fits and limits, tolerance, surface finish and the like;
- Group project, i.e. The Warman Design-and-Build national competition;
- Utilise microcontroller kits to sense and control objects.
- Basic workshop practice techniques and application of the basic skills to undertake a project.
To comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, students are required to have basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from Week 1 which will cost a minimum of $60. Specific requirements are available on the MECH2110 Canvas site.
Assumed knowledge
ENGG1003/GENG1003 due to programming involved in the mechatronics labs.MECH1110 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design so students have developed skills in interpreting and visualising 3D objects in 2D format and advanced technical sketching skills.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Mechatronics Tutorials
Report: Warman Conceptual Design Report
Portfolio: Workshop Competency Portfolio
Written Assignment: Rapid Prototyping Assignment
Practical Demonstration: Warman Competition
Report: Warman Final Report
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 4 fortnight(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Weeks 1 - 12
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 4 fortnight(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Weeks 1 - 12
Course outline
- MECH2110 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 3.9 MB)
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