School Of EngineeringMechanical System DesignWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301018.2
Discipline: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
The students are assumed to have a good understanding on basics of mechanical design, fundamentals and advanced topics in mechanics of materials, fundamentals on fluid mechanics and heat transfer and thermal dynamics.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Master of Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Engineering or Bachelor of Research Studies / Master of Research.
About this Unit
This unit advances students understanding on product design and development of machine components and assemblies using systems engineering approaches. The unit covers a review on the design of main components of machinery to ensure their functionality, strength and durability, which includes drive components - gears, shafts, belt drives, and bearings, and structural components - welds and treaded fasteners. The machine assembly design is delivered based on systems engineering. Academic skills on research and communication are ensured to be achieved through conducting systems engineering approached-based mechanical system design projects.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Engineering analysis package - SolidWorks available in SCEM Computer Labs