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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Mechanical Engineering Design 2 | |||
| Reference | EN2705 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module will develop students' understanding of the formal design process with applications to the design of components and systems and machine elements. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse beam bending behaviour, linear stress-strain and deflection relationships, torsional loading in shafts and shear stresses in beam bending. |
| 2 | Analyse complex stresses and strains in two-dimensions and principal strains/stresses. |
| 3 | Solve design problems on power transmission systems and bearing systems. |
| 4 | Apply effective integrated design methods to the production of technical solutions to specific problems. |
| 5 | Design mechanical components and assemblies using knowledge of engineering design processes. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Beam bending theory and the bending equation; properties of plane areas; beam deflection; stress-strain relationships in two-dimensions and Mohr's circle techniques; strain gauge rosettes; relationships between elastic constants; torsion of circular solid and hollow section shafts; shear stresses in beams due to bending; complex loaded beams: lateral and axial loading, SF and thrust; combined bending torsion and axial loading. Thin cylinders and spheres; introduction to strain energy methods in structural analysis. Design process for the solution of engineering systems and components; identifying customer needs and requirements and establishing the engineering characteristics; sources to gather information; creative thinking for concept generation; evaluation methods for concept selection Embodiment design: product architecture; configuration design; best practices for configuration design; parametric design; dimensions and tolerance; human and environmental factors; prototyping and testing. Detail design: final design review, product lifecycle management. Power transmission shafting; couplings; keys; and splines; types of bearings; parameters involved in design and selection of ball and roller bearings; lubrication and seals; assembling and securing bearings on shafts; selection of ball/roller bearing using manufacturer's data/catalogues. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and guided self-study and is integrated with applications within the laboratory |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 200 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4, 5 |
| Description: | Problem-based assignments including case study. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of EN1700 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ULRICH, K. T. and EPPINGER, S.D., 2016. Product Design and Development. 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
| 2 | DIETER, G, E. and SHHMIDT, L, C; 2009. Engineering Design. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
| 3 | COLLINS, J A; BUSBY H; STABB G., 2010. Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and Machines. 2nd ed. Wiley |
| 4 | British Standard BS 8888:2011 - Technical product documentation and specification |
| 5 | Manuals and other literature will be made available as appropriate |