43017 Machines and Mechanisms B
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Result type: Grade, no marksRequisite(s): (41056 Machines and Mechanisms A OR 48640 Machine Dynamics) AND (41059 Mechanical Design Fundamentals Studio 1 OR 48600 Mechanical Design 1)
Anti-requisite(s): 48650 Mechanical Design 2
Description
This subject builds on and brings together the concepts and technical knowledge and skills introduced and developed in earlier subjects. It focuses on the technical aspects of practical machine and mechanism analysis and design.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Analyse and design machines and mechanisms and their component parts. (D.1) |
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| 2. | Refer to Standards relevant to the design and analysis of machines and mechanisms. (B.1) |
| 3. | Make decisions about the suitability of designs and recommend improvements. (C.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:
- 1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
- 1.5. Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
- 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
- 2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject consists of: (1) online learning including weekly video lectures; (2) weekly face-to-face on-campus tutorials; (3) weekly online drop-in workshops for discussions, question and answers, and feedback; and, (4)lab classes (to be confirmed).
Students are expected to complete online learning activities including watching the weekly lecture videos and attempting self-check quizzes before coming to class so that they are able to actively and knowledgably participate in and contribute to in-class activities . In-class activities will be guided by the tutors and will include individual and collaborative problem solving, analysis and design tasks.
Formative Self-Check/Practice Quizzes will be used throughout the subject to help students monitor their performance and to provide immediate feedback on their progress and understanding of the content and how to apply it in practice.
Several pass-level quizzes will be undertaken throughout the subject for students to demonstrate their understanding of, and ability to apply, the course content at a minimum satisfactory level.
An optional mini project may be undertaken by students to demonstrate higher level understanding and ability to apply the content. Students will work on theoretical, computational, and possibly experimental investigation and solution of analysis and design problems. Feedback will be provided by tutors during face-to-face on-campus and online classes. The project will be assessed through a professional technical report.
Content (topics)
Machine elements including: Gears, Friction devices, e.g. belts and pulleys, clutches, brakes, Shafts and bearings, Springs
Design of linkages and mechanisms
Finite element analysis
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Practice Quizzes
| Intent: | Practice quizzes will provide students with opportunities to test their understanding of subject content and obtain immediate feedback on their progress. Some guidance on why answers are incorrect and where to get further assistance may be provided. |
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| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | 1 hour each |
Assessment task 2: Pass-level Quizzes
| Intent: | The Pass-level quizzes are the primary assessment for this subject. Students must demonstrate their understanding of the content and their ability to effectively apply it at a minimum satisfactory level. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | 1 hour each |
Assessment task 3: Mini Project
| Intent: | This project involves analysis and design tasks to allow students to apply the knowledge learnt in this subject to practical, real-world problems. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | Approximately 3000 words plus calculations, drawings, plots/graphs, etc. |
Minimum requirements
To pass the subject, a student must achieve at least 80% in each of the Pass-level quizzes.
Required texts
Mott, Robert L., Machine Elements in Mechanical Design. Pearson. 2018 (Or any other version of this text or any version of the machine element design texts listed below in Recommended texts. However, the text listed here will be referenced in class.)
There will be an eText version of this textbook. Details and cost to be advised (not available at time of finalising subject outline).
Recommended texts
The hyperlinks take you to the UTS Library eText versions of these textbooks
For machine element design:
Childs, Peter R.N..Mechanical Design Engineering Handbook. Elsevier. 2014.
Budynas, Nisbett, J. K., & Shigley, J. E. Shigley’s mechanical engineering design. 9th Edition in SI Units. McGraw-Hill 2015 (or any other version will do, but chapter, section etc. references may be different)
For mechanism design:
Rider, Michael J., Design and Analysis of Mechanisms : A Planar Approach. Wiley. 2015.
Norton, Robert L.. Design of Machinery. McGraw-Hill (any edition)
For finite element analysis:
Kurowski, Paul M.. Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers (2nd Edition). SAE International. 2017. or the first edition which is a much better written book but all the pictures are in black and white.