MECH3110
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This second course in engineering design applies knowledge gained in earlier mechanics and design courses to advanced aspects of engineering design. A range of topics are covered including the design of mechanical connections, power transmission through gears, bearing design and selection and shaft design.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Undertake appropriate analyses of key components in a mechanical design;
2. Utilise design standards to size components in a mechanical design;
3. Perform a detailed design on a multi-component mechanical system;
4. Incorporate ethical/professional considerations into design solutions, and
5. Present a written report to professional standards.
Content
This course covers key topics important in mechanical engineering design. The following topics are covered:
- Mechanical connections.
- Design of friction drives, clutches and brakes.
- Epicyclic gear trains.
- Gear design and selection to Australian Standards.
- Shaft design.
- Bearing selection, journal bearing design and lubrication.
- Design project.
Assumed knowledge
MECH2110 Mechanical Engineering Design 1,MECH2430 Mechanics of Solids 1 (previously MECH2420).
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Minor Assignment
Written Assignment: Major Assignment Part 1
Written Assignment: Major Assignment Part 2
Quiz: Quiz
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 separate sessions.
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 separate sessions.
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 separate sessions.
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 separate sessions.
Course outline
- MECH3110 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 239.7 KB)
- MECH3110 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Psb) (PDF, 220.4 KB)
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