Module Descriptors
DESIGN ANALYSIS
MECH50234
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Cheshire
Email: D.G.Cheshire@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week will comprise a formal lecture.
2 hours per week will take place in laboratory G1 where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal exercises will be undertaken.
2 hours per week will take place in laboratory G1 where demonstrations, practical exercises and formal exercises will be undertaken.
Module Indicative Content
Failure Modes : Recognition of component failures due to tensile, compressive, bending, torsional and fatigue load conditions.
Modelling Techniques For Analysis : 3D CAD modelling techniques to improve analysis results.
Definition of Constraints : Understanding of 6 degrees of freedom. Point, Surface, Bearing, Pressure loads. Definition and correct utilisation.
Definition of Loads : Point, Surface, Bearing, Pressure loads. Definition and correct utilisation. Localised stress concentration.
Definition of Materials : Material properties required for an analysis.
Analysis : Correct definition and running of an analysis. Solving run time errors.
Results : Display and Interpretation of Results.
Modelling Techniques For Analysis : 3D CAD modelling techniques to improve analysis results.
Definition of Constraints : Understanding of 6 degrees of freedom. Point, Surface, Bearing, Pressure loads. Definition and correct utilisation.
Definition of Loads : Point, Surface, Bearing, Pressure loads. Definition and correct utilisation. Localised stress concentration.
Definition of Materials : Material properties required for an analysis.
Analysis : Correct definition and running of an analysis. Solving run time errors.
Results : Display and Interpretation of Results.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment which will assess all Learning Outcomes.
A practical stress analysis problem which requires the student to modify a design to sustain additional stresses or to accommodate changes to materials or manufacturing methods. The student will be expected to find and document a solution by means of a report.
A practical stress analysis problem which requires the student to modify a design to sustain additional stresses or to accommodate changes to materials or manufacturing methods. The student will be expected to find and document a solution by means of a report.
Module Resources
3D CAD software such as Pro/Engineer
Finite Element Analysis software such as Pro/Mechanica
Finite Element Analysis software such as Pro/Mechanica
Module Special Admissions Requirements
The student should have a basic understanding of how to design models in Pro/Engineer, e.g. 74006-2 or equivalent.
Module Texts
Pro/Mechanica tutorial structure integrated mode, Roger Toogood , ISBN: 1585030317