MECH 3005 Mechanical Design

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300764

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Description This subject introduces students to the design of machine components providing a link between engineering science and practice. Students will examine the design of machine components to ensure their functionality, strength and durability in order to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex real-world problems. Knowledge gained in this subject will benefit students aspiring to careers in mechanical and mechatronic engineering.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Mechanical Engineering

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) MECH 2003 AND
MECH 2001

Equivalent Subjects MECH 3003 - Design of Servo-Systems

Assumed Knowledge

This subject assumes that the student has undertaken first and second year studies in Western Sydney University engineering programs or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals in mechanical design.
Apply engineering design methodologies that can assist the design of machine components.
Manage complex mechanical engineering design projects in a team working environment.
Determine the integrity of structures and machines, to design the safe for machine components.
Design a creative and innovative solution to the complex real-world STEM projects.
Communicate concepts and designs in a range of formats to a diverse audience, and in an ethical manner.
Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds in a responsible way.

Subject Content

The design process – specifying problems and generating solutions
Making decisions – decision-making strategies, cost benefit analysis, economic and human factors
Engineering materials in design
CAD Modelling
Design for machine components
Structural integrity in engineering design

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task
Numerical Problem Solving	6 pages (each)	30	N	Individual
Reports	5 pages (each)	30	N	Individual
Report	6000 words	30	Y	Group
Presentation	10 minutes	10	N	Individual

Prescribed Texts

Mott, RL 2018 Machine elements in mechanical design, 6th Ed., NY: Pearson.
Mott, RL 2013 Machine elements in mechanical design, 5th Ed., Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J.

Teaching Periods