Module Descriptors
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
XXAT50357
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Neil Hart
Email: N.A.Hart@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 Texts
Product Design and Development, (2003) Ulrich and Eppinger pb McGrawHill ISBN: 0071232737
CADCAM Theory and Practice, (1991) I Zeid, ISBN 0-07-072857-7
Pro/Engineer Wildfire, Louis Gary Lamit,(2003) ISBN 0534400833
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers, Sham Tickoo, (2003) ISBN 0966353765
CADCAM Theory and Practice, (1991) I Zeid, 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 Resources
3D CAD software, Visual Nastrans
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00430-1 Design Principles or equivalent
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures to introduce design methodologies. Tutorials to develop skills in CAD, student centred learning to apply techniques to group design project work.
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Module Indicative Content
Design Methodologies to include research for design, production of product design specification (PDS), concept screening, testing and selection processes, FMEA, and Design for X.
Computer based 3D modelling - Understanding parametric relationships, Assembly, Tolerances, Mechanisms. Creation of assembly drawings from 3D models.
Analysis of concept designs - using force analysis software and fluid and thermodynamic analysis where appropriate.
Computer based 3D modelling - Understanding parametric relationships, Assembly, Tolerances, Mechanisms. Creation of assembly drawings from 3D models.
Analysis of concept designs - using force analysis software and fluid and thermodynamic analysis where appropriate.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment to include a group design project which will involve individual work in computer aided design and design analysis which will assess learning outcome 1.