Mechanical Engineering Design 2A (U01294)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EEL-2-MED2A

This course will introduce you to two software packages which are important tools in the design process. 'Mathcad' enables you to set up and solve mathematical and numerical models of engineering systems. 'Solid Edge' is a drawing and three-dimensional design program. The module is primarily aimed at developing skills in the use of the software, with the underpinning theory coming later in the degree. Although we shall be using particular pieces of software, the principles apply to the many similar programs which are available commercially. In addition, this course will introduce the various design phases in order to gain an appreciation of the relevant codes and standards and carry out the analysis of a range of simple machine elements. It encourages innovation and establishes an awareness of reliability, ergonomics and terotechnology.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Mechanical Engineering 1 or Civil Engineering 1 or Chemical Engineering 1 or Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 or equivalent

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Engineering Applications 2A (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Mechanical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2006	11:10	13:00	Lecture Theatre 250, Joseph Black Building	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Use a mathematical modelling program to set up and solve a simple engineering design problem;
2. Use a CAD program to produce engineering drawings;
3. Use a 3-D CAD modeller to construct part models; and simple assembly models
4. Draw the Maxwell Diagram for a pin jointed structure
5. Appreciate mechanism constraints
6. Draw the velocity diagram for a mechanism
7. Draw the acceleration diagram for a mechanism
8. Draw the velocity and acceleration diagram for mechanisms with sliding links
9. Use the Instantaneous Centre approach to find the velocities within a mechanism
10. Calculate the acceleration forces on links
11. Design simple joints
12. Bolts in compression
13. Design joints in shear