Module Descriptors
AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN PRINCIPLES
MECH40652
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Wayman
Email: C.J.Wayman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Using Automotive applications carry out the following.
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of basic features via extrude, revolve, sweep, fillet chamfer and shell functions. Understand parametric relationships. Creation of engineering drawings from 3D models.
Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888
Assembly drawing
Basic shaping processes, processing as 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Basic joining processes
Electronic layout, electronic schematics (BSEN60617-3 : 1996)
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Project and resource planning.
Team working issues
Computer based 3D modelling, creation of basic features via extrude, revolve, sweep, fillet chamfer and shell functions. Understand parametric relationships. Creation of engineering drawings from 3D models.
Dimensioning, tolerancing (dimensional, geometrical and surface finish) to BS8888
Assembly drawing
Basic shaping processes, processing as 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Basic joining processes
Electronic layout, electronic schematics (BSEN60617-3 : 1996)
Communication (including presentation skills, report writing)
Project and resource planning.
Team working issues
Module Additional Assessment Details
A single problem based exercise, providing proof of achievement of assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Weighted at 100%
Typically 2,500 word report with 2D and 3D Mechanical and electronic CAD drawings.
Typically 2,500 word report with 2D and 3D Mechanical and electronic CAD drawings.
Module Resources
Drawing boards
PC based software drawing packages eg ProEngineer, Wildfire, Electronic Workbench
Workshop facilities for basic shaping and joining.
Web based tutorials
PC based software drawing packages eg ProEngineer, Wildfire, Electronic Workbench
Workshop facilities for basic shaping and joining.
Web based tutorials
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 12 hours
Tutorials 18 hours
Tutorials 18 hours
Module Texts
Engineering Drawing with CAD Applications, D Ostrowsky, 1997, ISBN: 0340706023
Electronic Fundamentals, T L Floyd, Merrill, 2006, ISBN 0131995855
CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, 1991, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Louis Gary Lamit, 2003, ISBN 0534400833
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Sham Tickoo, 2003, ISBN 0966353765
Electronic Fundamentals, T L Floyd, Merrill, 2006, ISBN 0131995855
CADCAM Theory and Practice, I Zeid, 1991, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Louis Gary Lamit, 2003, ISBN 0534400833
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Sham Tickoo, 2003, ISBN 0966353765
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None