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
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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. |
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 |
Element: |
4. Develop, validate, implement and file model data, production graphics and specifications and procedural |
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. |
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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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, |
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
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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.
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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:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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Other Information:
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