Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design - 2019 entry

Engineering design is a complex activity, which combines very technical aspects with more creative ones. In this module, you will learn a rigorous method of design (stagegate innovation process), which will give you an understanding of the real design-manufacture-test process. You will produce engineering drawings and appreciate their use as a method of unambiguous communication. Furthermore, you will be able to analyse and select basic mechanical components such as threads, gears and bearings as well as materials. In addition, you will learn how to bring together multiple aspects of the core course, and apply them to exercises in design, drawing, and analysis. During the course you will also have the opportunity to work in a small team to design a mechanical device.


 

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the fundamental concepts in engineering design. This module is designed to establish the foundation for advanced mechanical design modules and mechanical design orientated projects.
 

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: SM2p, SM2m, EA1p-EA3p, EA1m-EA3m, D1p-D3p, D1m-D3m, D5p, D5m, D8m, ET3p, ET3m, ET5p, ET5m, ET6p, ET6m, EP2p-EP4p, EP2m-EP4m, EP6p, EP6m, EP9p, EP11m, G3p, G3m, G4p, G4m

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

 Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: EA3p, EA3m, D1p-D3p, D1m-D3m, D5p, D5m, D8m, EP2p, EP2m, EP3p, EP3m

1 show an awareness of the design process (including concept, design, drawing, manufacturing and testing);

2 comprehend the use and operation of bearings, gears, springs, and other common engineering components;

3 justify the choice of engineering materials.

 

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM2p, SM2m, EA2p-EA4p, EA2m-EA4m, EP4p, EP4m, EP6p, EP6m

4 understand and draw adhering to the BS8888 industry drawing standard;

5 apply your theoretical knowledge to the solution of a real problem;

6 consider manufacturing and assembly as part of the design process.

 

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and  Knowledge: ET3p, ET3m, ET5p, ET5m, ET6p, ET6m, EP9p, EP11m, G3p, G3m, G4p, G4m

7 work in a small group and complete tasks to a deadline;

8 write a structured project report;

9 set realistic targets;

10 modify your targets and learning strategies appropriately;

11 provide constructive feedback to teaching staff.

- engineering drawing fundamentals and/or revision, dimensioning and tolerancing for performance and economic manufacture;

- simple engineering metrology, inspection, linear and angular measurement, surface texture;

- introduction to materials selection procedures using selection maps;

- design of simple machine elements;

- testing of materials, tension, compression, and shear;

- basic manufacturing processes.

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.

If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

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Reading list for this module:

Simmons, C, Maguire, D, Phelps, N.  Manual of Engineering Drawing to British and International Standards, 3rd edition, Newnes 2003, ISBN: 978-075-065-120-2

Pugh, S. Total Design, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co 1990, ISBN: 978-0201416398

Shigley, Joseph. Mechanical engineering design, 7th edition McGraw-Hill Education 2004, ISBN: 978-0071232708

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