Design for Integration (MCEN90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
As a result of satisfactorily participating in this subject, students should be able to undertake design tasks at an intermediate level, considering performance under uncertain system integrity due to fatigue and wear, and have the ability to design or select suitable ameliorating solutions.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in this subject may include: general concepts of function, integrity, value, quality, efficient use of resources in the synthesis of solutions to design problems; specific mechanical elements such as gears and other common means of power transmission, and their design; development of understanding, in the engineering paradigm, of general concepts such as: function, integrity, value, quality, the efficient use of resources in the synthesis of solutions to design problems.
Students will also be exposed to -
• Design for fatigue: characteristics of fatigue fracture, two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) stress conditions
• Management of the design process: initial appreciation, information flows and networks, characteristics of manufacturing processes affecting product design
• Cumulative damage hypothesis
• The Weibull distribution
• Design for wear: surface phenomena and tribology; its application to bearings and seals
• Quantitative measures of reliability.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
EPH is a mandatory requirement for completing the Master of Engineering.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to have the skills to:
- Provide in-depth explanation of and apply the concepts and methods of designing for system and component integrity under conditions of fatigue and wear
- Apply information-based techniques for the management of engineering design
- List, explain, evaluate and modify the function of the major components of manufacturing systems and how they interact with engineering design and clients
- Analyse the efficiency of some basic productive systems
- Describe in detail information-based techniques for the management of engineering design.
Generic skills
On completion of this unit, should have:
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- The ability to use a system based approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
- Proficiency in engineering design
- The ability to conduct an engineering project
- The ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- The ability to manage information and documentation
- The ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCEN90012 | Design for Manufacture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
One 2hour end-of-semester written examination (40%). Assesses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5.
One team project, not exceeding 2,000 words (excluding computations, tables, graphs, diagrams) per student (60%) due in week 10 of the semester, requiring approximately 100-120 hours of work. Assesses ILOs 2 and 4.
Interim reports and associated team management meetings will be assessed: Initial Appreciation, Progress and Completion Reports. Assesses ILOs 2 and 4.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass all assignments and the end of semester exam in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Colin Burvill Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours lectures, 5 hours tutorials and 12 hours of practical workshops. Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and problem-based-learning workshops that will feature student-centred activities including computer-aided materials.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics covered in this subject may include: general concepts of function, integrity, value, quality, efficient use of resources in the synthesis of solutions to design problems; specific mechanical elements such as gears and other common means of power transmission, and their design; development of understanding, in the engineering paradigm, of general concepts such as: function, integrity, value, quality, the efficient use of resources in the synthesis of solutions to design problems.
Students will also be exposed to:
- Design for fatigue: characteristics of fatigue fracture, two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) stress conditions
- Management of the design process: initial appreciation, information flows and networks, characteristics of manufacturing processes affecting product design
- Cumulative damage hypothesis
- The Weibull distribution
- Design for wear: surface phenomena and tribology; its application to bearings and seals
- Quantitative measures of reliability
- Case studies of failed engineered designs
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
- Budynas, R.G. and Nisbett, J.K, (2011) Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, 9th SI Edition
- Additional notes on LMS
- MatWeb – a searchable database of material properties
- Lecture slides
- Tutorial sheets
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
When available, industry-based engineering practitioners will provide seminars on issues associated with the current state of the engineering and manufacturing, with particular reference to -
- Integration of large scale, complex designs for successful manufacture
- Successful design of technically advanced components and systems
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Mechanical Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022