MECH6200
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course furthers 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. The course covers the concept of rapid prototyping and the control of a numerically controlled work centre.
Availability
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2020
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Model a range of complex geometries
2. Explain the file relationships between parts and assemblies
3. Generate machining strategies and toolpaths from solid models
4. Generate geometry suitable for CFD and other FEA analysis
5. Undertake CFD analysis of engineering systems
6. Effectively communicate results and findings
Content
- Computation fluid dynamics software and modelling
- Advanced solids modelling, assemblies and surface modelling
- Essentials of numerical control
- Selected topics from FEA
Requisites
If you have completed MECH4580 you cannot enrol in this course.
Due to resource limitations, enrolment into MECH6200 will be capped at 30 students with a priority system being used to determine which students are allowed to enrol. Outside enrolment will be blocked to ensure the priority system is utilised and capping ensured. Priority system:
1st priority: students who are active within the NURacing Formula SAE Team.
2nd priority: prospective project students intending to use computation fluid dynamics or advanced solids modelling as part of their project.
3rd priority: students who will have graduated before the next MECH6200 offering.
4th priority: any other student. Students are to submit an expression of interest for a position in MECH6200.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: CFD Assignment
Written Assignment: Advanced CAD and FEA Assignment
Written Assignment: Computer Aided Manufacturing Assignment
Project: Major Project
Presentation: Major Project presentation
Contact hours
Callaghan
Computer Lab
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
2 separate sessions of 2hrs Computer Lab.