Undergraduate Course: Mechanical Engineering Design 2A (MECE08011)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Mechanical |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/teaching/mech/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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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 |
Assessment Information
Assignment 100%
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Special Arrangements
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Frank Mill
Tel: (0131 6)50 5673
Email: Frank.Mill@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Sharon Potter
Tel: (0131 6)51 7079
Email: Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk |
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