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Advanced Mechanical Design unit (ENG723)

Introduction

In this unit mechanical engineering students will design solutions to a real-world engineering problem using the engineering design process. Initial research conducted will be used to develop a set of project requirements and scope. A holistic design process will start from concept design to detail design and will include critical analysis of solutions. The project provided will be industry based so that students obtain first hand experience working on an industry based project.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Mechanical Design
Unit code ENG723
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Jason Ali-Lavroff
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a project scope and design requirements by investigating salient issues relating to a design problem.
  • Design a engineering solution to a real-world problem, including an FMEA and life-cycle assessment
  • Function independently in the development of a professional engineering design report

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG718

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

The unit involves one 2-hour workshop and one 1-hour tutorial each week during semester.  Supporting information and videos will be made available on-line via the MyLo page for the unit.  There is one industry-based activity in week 6 that will require attendance at an engineering site within short distance from campus.  All workshops and tutorials will be held at the Sandy Bay campus, unless otherwise specified.

AssessmentFinal presentation (30%)|Report on preliminary design (30%)|Report on final design (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

Recommended

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design 11e in SI Units
By Richard Budynas; Keith Nisbett

Australian Standards AS 1100.201-1992

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