Course Title: Mechanical Design 1
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Mechanical Design 1
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MIET2136 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014 |
MIET2136 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Martin Leary
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6177
Course Coordinator Email: martin.leary@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 10-12
Course Coordinator Availability: email for appointment.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed the below courses before you commence this course.
- OENG1204 Creative Engineering CAD OR OENG1250 Introduction to Engineering Design
- MIET2514 Introduction to Mechanical and Automotive Engineering OR MIET2528 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
This course is part of a sequence of Project Based Learning (PBL) courses and concentrates on the study of machine elements and their incorporation into simple machines.
Within this course the following topics will be dealt with: Rolling contact bearings & seals; Belt drives and chain drives; Design for different types of loading; Shaft design; Keys, pins, set screws; Spur Gears; Helical gears, bevel gears and worm gears; Plain surface bearings; Couplings; Motion control: clutches and brakes; Bolted and welded joints; Tolerances and fits.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH068P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Adv Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours)
BH070P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH086AMH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
BH089MEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
PLO 1: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering.
PLO 2: Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges.
PLO 4: Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity.
PLO 6: Develop and demonstrate the capacity for autonomy, agility and reflection of own learning, career and professional development and conduct.
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH068 Bachelor of Engineering (Adv Manufacturing & Mechatronics) (Honours)
BH070 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH070HKG Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH070VRI Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
BH074 Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering)
BH084AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH086AMHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (International Bus)
BH089MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH090MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
BH093MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
BH118AEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Automotive Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
2 Engineering Application Ability
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
Professional and Personal Attributes
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply a design problem solving methodology,
- Apply a working knowledge of common machine elements including their fundamental design, their modes of failure, the scientific concepts behind them, their selection and their installation and successful use,
- Design simple systems using common mechanical components.
Overview of Learning Activities
Pre-recorded video will cover fundamental theory, online tutorials will introduce specific examples and self directed learning exercises (fully worked solutions will be provided online). These capabilities will be supported by self-directeed assignment work supported by face-to-face or online workshops where specific challenges are resolved as required.
Specific outcomes includes:
- Bearings
- Shafts
- Failure Criteria – static loading
- Failure Criteria – dynamic loading
- Pulley Design
- Chain system design
- Bracket design
- Motor and Engine design
- Failure Modes and Effects analysis
- Root cause analysis
Overview of Learning Resources
Online course materials
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements
Assignment 1
Weighting 40%
This assessment supports CLOs 1-3
Class test 1
Weighting 20%
This will be online and time-limited test that will be completed within a time window of minimum 24 hrs.
This assessment supports CLOs 1-3
Class test 2
Weighting 20%.
This will be online and time-limited test that will be completed within a time window of minimum 24 hrs.
This assessment supports CLOs 1-3
Class test 3
Weighting 20%.
This will be online and time-limited test that will be completed within a time window of minimum 24 hrs.
This assessment supports CLOs 1-3