Course Title: Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: AERO5951C

Course Title: Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering designs

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6114 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Manager: Bill Chau

                            Tel: 9925 4070

                             Bill.chau@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the application of CAD modelling and data management techniques to the design of aeronautical engineering
products, processes, systems or services.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM09153A Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to aeronautical engineering

Element:

1. Clarify product, process, system or service design requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1. The design specification of the required product, process, system or service is discussed and clarified with the client and design team.

Element:

2. Produce initial product, process, system or service CAD model

Performance Criteria:

2.1. CAD modelling and data management techniques are applied to suit given task.
2.2. The initial CAD model and graphical representation satisfies the design specification, manufacturing and operational requirements, safety, environmental and related standards.
2.3. design parameters for the model are determined using engineering calculations and engineering references, standards and codes
2.4. Initial design model identifies materials, manufacturing methods and processes.
2.5. Initial design model provides for assembly and system form, fit, functional, load, service life and maintainability requirements.
2.6. Initial production graphics, specifications and instructions are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements using organisation standards.
2.7. The CAD software is appropriately customised to suit task requirements.
2.8. The CAD generated data is managed and distributed according to organisation protocols and access privileges, contractual or agreed client requirements.

Element:

3. Validate the product, process, system or service model

Performance Criteria:

3.1. The suitability of the product, process, system or service design model and graphical representation is confirmed with the client, other team members and interested
parties.

Element:

4. Develop, validate, implement and file model data, production graphics and specifications and procedural
documentation

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Production model and graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are prepared in accordance with the agreed design concept and organisational requirements and incorporate feedback on initial design graphics.
4.2. The production model or graphics, specifications and instructions for the product, process, system or service are checked with the client, design team and other affected persons for suitability prior to implementation.
4.3. Implementation installation and commissioning feedback is responded to in accordance with organisational requirements.
4.4. The validated production model or graphics, specifications and instructions for the product process, system or service are maintained throughout the implementation, installation and commissioning processes, processed and filed in accordance with organisational requirements.


Learning Outcomes


Competency in this unit includes contribution to the full design process by the creation of models, graphics, documentation, and specifications representing aeronautical engineering products, processes, systems or services in support of the planning and design processes.


Work would typically be carried out as part of a design or engineering support team. The data generated from the modelling process would be managed according to organisation procedures and contractual or agreed customer requirements.


Details of Learning Activities

The course is primarily project-based and is largely student-directed. The project will be done in 2 parts. In part I, you will work individually and in the second part, you will be allocated in groups of 4 -5 students and each group will work as a team on a design project based on a given design specification. Each group nominates a group leader and will meet with the advisor at least once a week. Design report and poster presentation at the end of semester forms part of the assessment.

Adequate materials will be provided for you to equip yourself with knowledge and skills in CAD applications and be able to use the AutoCAD package to construct, dimension, annotate and plot aerospace components.

Computer Laboratory: Computer labs are 240 minutes long and take place once a week. We mainly use Microsoft® PowerPoint slides, but enhance the material with some active learning exercises.

Readings: The readings will use the referenced textbooks and will give an overview of the published literature in the field.

Assignments: The project will challenge you to apply and deepen your theoretical knowledge and skills learnt in other courses.


Teaching Schedule

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly teaching and assessment order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.

Session No.

Topic

Remark

1

Introduction to Design Organization, Design Documentation & Validation

 

Introduction to Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD1 (Basic Drawing Functions) Part1

 

2

The Design Process- Defining the Client’s Design Problem

 

Introduction to Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD1 (Basic Drawing Functions) Part2

Design brief will be handed out

3

Design Process- Functions and Requirements

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 2 (Tutorial

 

4

Client and Designer Interview  

 

Graphical Techniques Using AutoCAD 3 (Tutorial)

 

5

 Design Process- Generating and Evaluating Design Alternatives

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 4 (Basic Modifying Functions)

 

6

 Design Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 5 (Tutorial)

 

7

 Communication the Design Outcome - Buliding Models and Properties & Engineering Drawing and written report

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 6 (Tutorial)

 

8

 CAD Modeling and data management techniques

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 7 (Progress Assessment 1)

 Design Progress Report Due

9

 Progress Report Meeting

 

Graphical Representation using AutoCAD 8 (Dimensions, Labels, Notes,…)

 

10

 Design Process- Leading and Managing the Design Process

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 9 (Tutorial)

 

11

 Designing for Manufacture, Affordability, Reliability, Sustainability and…

 

 Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 10 (Introduction to Crosshatching, Using Level Function and Isometric Drawing)

 

12

 Ethic in Design

 

Graphical Representation Using AutoCAD 11 (Tutorial)

 

13

 Review of Project Report Requirements

Graphical Representation using AutoCAD 12 (Isometric Drawing)

 

14

 Review of Poster-Presentation Requirements

Graphical Representation using AutoCAD 13 (Progress Assessment 2)

 Design Project Report Due- First Draft

15

Poster Presentation

 Poster Presentation

16

Free Discussion (Students Feedback)

Final Project Report Due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

No text book is prescribed for this course, however, other related resources such as handouts, exercises, study guides, generated by the course lecturer and approved links to useful material on external web-sites will be provided on the RMIT Distributed Learning System (DLS).


References

1. Dym, Clive L. and Little, Patrick, ”Engineering Design: A project based Introduction”, John Wiley & Sons,
2009.
2. Jenkinson Lloyd R. & Marchman, James F., “Aircraft Design Projects for Engineering Students”, Butterworth- Heinemann, 2003.
3. Giesecke, F.E. et al. “Modern Graphics Communication”, Prentice Hall, 2010.
4. Gindis, Elliot, “Up and Running with AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling”, Academic Press, 2011.
5. Munir M. Hamad, “AutoCAD 2010 Essentials”, Jones and Bartlett Publisher, 2010.


Other Resources

Computer, AutoCAD 2012


Overview of Assessment

Competencies in drawing, drafting & design.


Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete the following five assessment tasks:

1. Design Portfolio (consists of design folder, minute of meetings and communication folder):
2. Design Report:
3. Final poster-presentation Assessment Matrix
4. CAD Assignment 1
5. CAD Assignment 2


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Task

Element

Performance Criteria

Design Progress Report

1

1.1

2

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Design Portfolio

1

1.1

2

2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4

3

3.1

4

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4

Design Report

1

1.1

2

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

3

3.1

4

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4

Poster Presentation

3

3.1

4

4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4

Assignmentn1 (Drawing)

2

2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8

Assignment 2 (Drawing)

2

2.1, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8

Other Information

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students. Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete their studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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