436-322 Engineering Design 2C

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Engineering Design and Materials 1A, 1B and 1C and 436-241 Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Upon completion of the subject, students will be; skilled in synthesising solutions to open-ended design problems at an intermediate level of complexity in mechanical engineering, and skilled in the management of design projects requiring the solution of such problems; have gained an appreciation of computer-based methods in concurrent design; have gained a deep understanding of the concepts and methods of designing for quality, of managing variability and of integrating design with downstream manufacturing operations.

Topics include; concurrent design of systems and products: computer-based techniques for geometric modelling, materials selection, service simulations and representation of manufacturing knowledge. Management of variability in product geometry and performance: tolerance technology in 1-D, 2-D and 3-D applications, techniques for robust design. Quality assurance in engineering design: life cycle design, quality function deployment, causal networks and failure modes and effects analyses, ISO 9001 and traceability of critical decisions.

Assessment

Continuous assessment of projects and assignments during the semester; one examination not exceeding three-hours