282372

Mechanism and Component Design

This course is a study of advanced static and dynamic analysis of loaded structures and mechanisms and it will introduce the finite element method of stress analysis.

Course code

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282372

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subjects

Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation Engineering

Course planning information

Course notes

The tests will be online (or in-person) supervised examinations using invigilation.

Students must complete individual and group assignments and submit reports (if any).

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Analyse complex loadings in static and dynamic systems and use the results to evaluate the system for failure.
  • 2 Discuss the range of dynamic systems available to transmit power and torque, and then analyse torque, power and force transfer through such a system.
  • 3 Apply material selection theory to select appropriate materials for engineering designs.
  • 4 Describe the effect of structure and processing on material properties, and explain the methods available to manipulate material properties.
  • 5 Use the finite element method to practically determine displacements, stresses and strains in structural components and optimize structural design.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 3 4 25%
Creative compositions 1 2 3 20%
Test 1 2 3 4 25%
Practical/Placement 5 10%
Written Assignment 5 20%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE COMPONENT DESIGN

Author
ROBERT C. JUVINALL AND KURT M. MARSHEK
ISBN
9781118987681.
Edition
5TH EDITION
Publisher
WILEY & SONS, 2012

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AND INTRODUCTION

Author
W.D CALLISTER
ISBN
9781118324578
Edition
9TH EDITION
Publisher
WILEY (2013)

Recommended

MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Author
R.C HIBBELER
ISBN
9781292178202
Edition
10TH EDITION 2018
Publisher
PEARSON PRENTICE HALL, 2013

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