Outline

Overview

Aim: For students to experience a realistic the design process and to develop good engineering skills. Course Objectives- To develop an understanding of: 1) The need for and use of standard drawings in the communication and definition of parts and assemblies to AS1100; 2) Efficient use of a CAD package; 3) Creativity; 4) The design process from initial idea to finished product; 5) Methods used to analyse designs; 6) Appreciation and analysis of standard components; 7) An understanding of power transmission elements.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	BMET2400
Assumed knowledge ?	ENGG1801 and (AMME1802 OR ENGG1802); HSC Maths and Physics
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Paul Briozzo, paul.briozzo@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Paul Briozzo, paul.briozzo@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment A - Engineering Graphics and Tolerancing Freehand Sketching, Detail / Assembly Drawing & Tolerancing	25%	Week 05 Due date: 25 Sep 2020 at 23:00	12 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment B - Component Analysis Component Analysis	25%	Week 08 Due date: 23 Oct 2020 at 23:00	12 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment C - Design, Build and Test Design, Build and Test	25%	Week 11 Due date: 13 Nov 2020 at 23:00	20 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment D - Power Transmission Element Design Power Transmission Analysis	25%	Week 12 Due date: 20 Nov 2020 at 23:00	12 Hours
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assignment A: Freehand sketch and Engineering Drawing Assignment. Drawings are to be submitted as PDF files combined with any calculations required.
Assignment B: Design and creativity assignment incorporating design creativity, applied forces and stress analysis. The assignment is to be submitted as a report.
Assignment C: Mechanical design – design and build exercise. The assignment component may be submitted as a report and in video format.
Assignment D: Mechanical design – power transmission analysis. The assignment is submitted as a combined report and spreadsheet.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties are in accordance with University Guidelines.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Freehand Sketching; 2. Orthogonal Projections	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 01	SolidWorks - Lesson 1 Parts	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 02	Detail and Assembly Drawing Requirements to AS1100 Parts 101 and 201	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	SolidWorks - Lesson 2 Parts	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 03	Tolerancing - Dimensional and Geometric	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	SolidWorks - Lesson 3 Drawings	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 04	1. Specifications + Drawing Analysis; 2. Revision	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	SolidWorks - Advanced Drawings	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 05	1. Design and Creativity; 2. Applied Stress - Beams	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	SolidWorks - Assembly Mates	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 06	1. Design of Bolted Connections - Structural to AS4100; 2. Revision	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	SolidWorks - Toolbox	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 07	Bearings - Plain + Rolling element	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	SolidWorks - Sketch Blocks	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 08	1. Spring Design to BS EN 13906-1; 2. Revision	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	SolidWorks - Fillets	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 09	Power Transmission - Geometry of gears	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	SolidWorks - Revolves and Sweeps	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 10	Power Transmission - Design of Rotating Steel Shafts to AS1403; 2. Revision	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	SolidWorks - Pattern Features	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 11	Power Transmission - Keys and Shrink Fits + Couplings	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	SolidWorks - Lofts	Computer laboratory (1 hr)
Week 12	Power Transmission - Flat Belt + V Belt + Tooth Belt + Chain Drives + Engineering Analysis	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	SolidWorks - Surfaces	Computer laboratory (1 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There are no prescribed readings for this unit, but the following are recommended as references.

ANote: all readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

Engineering Drawing + Sketchbook. A.W. Boundy. 8th Edition. McGraw Hill Australia. 2011. Australia. https://www.mheducation.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/147689/s/9780071016766-aus-engineering-drawing-sketchbook/

The text is relevant for the Engineering Drawing component of MECH2400 9400 and BMET2400.

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design. Richard G. Budynas and J. Keith Nisbett, 11th Edition. McGraw Hill Education. 2020. New York. The United States of America.

The text is relevant for the Engineering Analysis component of MECH2400 9400 and MECH3460.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate your developed skills in freehand pictorial sketching, and generate and interpret engineering drawings to AS1100 Parts 101 and 201.
LO2. demonstrate your developed skills in writing basic engineering reports which include engineering graphics and calculations.
LO3. work as an individual and as part of a team to solve abstract and analytical mechanical engineering problems.
LO4. use basic skills in creativity and idea generation methods such as group brainstorming, analogy, inversion and lateral thinking.
LO5. perform basic stress and deflection analysis using referenced equations and Australian and International standards.
LO6. design, build and test designs that address abstract performance specifications.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The SolidWorks Tutorials have been better defined in the UOS outlined and will be reinforced within the course delivery.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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MECH2400: Mechanical Design 1

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links