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MECH6022 - Mechanical CAD and Design

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Title:Mechanical CAD and Design
Long Title:Mechanical CAD and Design
Module Code:MECH6022
  
Duration:1 Semester
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Fundamental
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Module Delivered in 4 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: GER KELLY
Module Author: GER KELLY
Module Description: This module is a continuation of the student's exposure to Computer Aided Design which includes the design of mechanical components and an emphasis on a major CAD project. It also introduces different approaches to modelling the design process.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Construct various mechanical/machine components, using Computer Aided Design.
LO2 Create a detailed mechanical engineering drawing to industrial standards.
LO3 Describe different elements of the design process.
LO4 Perform functional analysis of an engineering system
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
The student must be familiar with the fundamentals of industry standard computer aided design software and file management.
Co-requisites
No Co Requisites listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Loci
Construction of Loci Mechanism problems, i.e. Crank and Piston mechanism movements, Advanced linkage movements.
Helices
The development of helices, with regard to types of screw threads and fabricated chutes etc.
Cams
The construction of cams to include various types of followers and involving different motions.
Piping
Piping draughting to show levels, fittings, pipe runs, etc.
Project
A major draughting project, involving detailed and assembled drawings of a given engineering product, using recognised standards throughout to include, geometrical tolerancing, surface finishes, limits and fits, etc.
Design Analysis
An analysis of descriptive and prescriptive design models.
Functional analysis
Examination of product function and specification.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Construct mechanical/machine components 1 20.0 Week 6
Project Create a detailed mechanical engineering drawing to industrial standards. 2 60.0 Week 12
Project Written Report 3,4 20.0 Week 12
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Design 1.0 Every Week 1.00
Lab 2D CAD 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Directed Learning Self Directed Learning 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Lecture 1.0 Every Week 1.00
Lab 2D CAD 2.0 Every Week 2.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Self Directed Learning 4.0 Every Week 4.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • George Omura, Brian C. Benton 2014, Mastering AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015, Wiley [ISBN: 978-1-118-862]
  • Eanna O Broin, 1991, Technical Draughtsmanship [ISBN: 0717116522]
  • Cecil Jensen, Jay D. Helsel, Dennis R. Short 2008, Engineering drawing & design, McGraw-Hill Boston [ISBN: 9780073521510]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMANF_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECH_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EMECN_7 Parttime - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 3 Group Elective 1

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