Outline

Overview

This unit aims to apply some newly acquired skills to begin to understand how stress and strain are distributed in the more common categories of machine parts. Reducing the loads in standard parts to just the most significant, leads to a range of relatively simple analyses. By using different degrees of simplification and a proportional amount of effort, the examination of components can provide results of corresponding accuracy. To lead the student to utilise and be aware of modern computer methods, to be aware of past methods and be prepared of future developments. Not all the analysis of mechanical components are covered in the course but the ones that are deal with exemplify principles that can be applied to novel items that our graduates may encounter in their professional life. At the end of this unit students will be able to: apply fatigue life prediction in general to any component; design a bolted joint to carry tensile and or shear loads: use a numerical solver to arrive at the optimal dimensions of a component, given its loads and sufficient boundary conditions; design shafts to carry specified steady and alternating bending moments and torques; design and construct a space frame, such as that for a dune buggy, to meet requirements of strength and rigidity; be able to arrive at the principle parameters of a pair of matched spur gears, and to be able to extend this to helical gears. Course content will include: stress and strain in engineering materials; yield and ultimate fail conditions in malleable and brittle materials; spatial, 3D frameworks; deflections due to forces, moments and torques.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	AMME9301 and MECH9400
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	MECH3460
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Paul Briozzo, paul.briozzo@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Moray Kidd, moray.kidd@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Paul Briozzo, paul.briozzo@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Tony Xiao, tony.xiao@sydney.edu.au
	Ankith Anil Das, ankith.anildas@sydney.edu.au
	Thai Nguyen, thai.nguyen@sydney.edu.au
	James Kirkness-Duncombe, james.kirkness@sydney.edu.au
	Justin Wootton, justin.wootton@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment 1 - FEA Design Analysis The use of FEA in a design case in a report format	25%	Week 04 Due date: 25 Aug 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 15 Sep 2023	Maximum of 20 pages in total
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Assignment	Assignment 2 - Bolt vs Weld Design Analysis The use of an EXCEL spreadsheet in analysis of mechanical elements	25%	Week 08 Due date: 22 Sep 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 13 Oct 2023	Maximum of 1 EXCEL spreadsheet
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 3 - Shaft Design Analysis The use of an EXCEL spreadsheet in analysis of mechanical elements	25%	Week 11 Due date: 20 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 10 Nov 2023	Maximum of 1 EXCEL spreadsheet
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Assignment 4a - System Engineering Presentation Video on System Engineering Project in .mp4 format	10%	Week 13 Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 24 Nov 2023	5 to 6 minute video
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 4b - System Engineering Project System Engineering Project focusing on course topics in a report format	15%	Week 13 Due date: 03 Nov 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 24 Nov 2023	Maximum of 30 pages in total
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Assignment 1: Apply skills in SolidWorks / Simulation to a given structure and demonstrate good practice in mechanical design for presentation in a report format.
Assignment 2: Apply skills in analysis combined with SolidWorks / Simulation to a given weld design and demonstrate good practice in mechanical design for presentation in a report format.
Assignment 3: Apply skills in selecting methods for the analysis of a given shaft design and demonstrate good practice in mechanical design for presentation in a report format.
Assignment 4a: Compile a prerecorded group presentation of 5 to 6 minutes duration in MP4 format on the chosen project topic.
Assignment 4b: Research and produce at a Project in report format comprised of combined course topics.

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	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
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
Ongoing	Non-contact independent work doing research, homework, and working on assignments, group meetings and prior readings across multiple weeks	Independent study (90 hr)
Week 01	Introduction / Finite element analysis as applied using a modern CAD system	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	Finite element analysis (FEA) as applied using a modern CAD system	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Pre-tensioned bolted joints and differences to bolts subjected to shear loads - Part 1	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Pre-tensioned bolted joints and differences to bolts subjected to shear loads - Part 2	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Weld design for members in either: shear, torsional and bending (or combined) loads	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Fatigue failure mechanisms, the use of fatigue strengths data in a variety of applications	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	Designs of frames, with a focus on 3D space frames and the writing of industry-standard reports	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Design for Reliability and Maintainability / Technical Risk Assessment	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Super Tutorial (Public Holiday)	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	Shaft analysis methods and review	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	Shaft analysis, examination of simplifying assumptions in typical shafts and their associated equipment	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	Examination of basic kinematic mechanisms and methodologies compared to compliant mechanisms and methodologies associated with their analysis	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	Spring design review using optimisation methods with suitable applications	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Super Tutorial - System Engineering	Lecture and tutorial (4 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.

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 MECH3460.

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design 11th Edition, Si Units 11th Edition 9813158980 · 9789813158986 By Richard G. Budynas, Keith J. Nisbett © 2020 | Published: November 4, 2020

Print copy: 9789813158986 McGraw Hill Website:

https://www.mheducation.com.au/shigley-s-mechanical-engineering-design-11th-edition-si-units-9789813158986-aus

eBook: 9789814923156

https://www.vitalsource.com/en-au/products/shigley-39-s-mechanical-engineering-design-in-si-richard-g-budynas-j-keith-v9789814923156

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

Engineering Analysis with SolidWorks Simulation 2021

Paul M. Kurowski SDC Publications

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Engineering-Analysis-SOLIDWORKS-Simulation-2021/ISBN/978-1-63057-383-6/

ISBN-13: 978-1-63057-383-6

ISBN-10: 1-63057-383-3

Motion Simulation and Mechanism Design with SolidWorks Motion 2021

Kuang-Hua Chang SDC Publications

https://www.sdcpublications.com/Textbooks/Motion-Simulation-Mechanism-Design-SOLIDWORKS/ISBN/978-1-63057-388-1/

ISBN-13: 978-1-63057-388-1

ISBN-10: 1-63057-388-4

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. Be able to combine a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as a tool in the design process.
LO2. Be able to design a basic space frame to meet requirements such as strength and rigidity.
LO3. Be able to design a bolted joint to carry loads using analytical methods.
LO4. Be able to calculate the size of a welded joint to carry loads using analytical methods.
LO5. Be able to design for fatigue life prediction for a designed component using analytical methods.
LO6. Be able to design rotating power shafts to carry specified steady and alternating bending moments and torques using reference equations.
LO7. Gain skills in the use of a numerical solver to arrive at the optimal dimensions of a component, given its loads and sufficient boundary conditions.
LO8. Be able to optimise a spring design by varying spring design parameters using numerical methods.
LO9. Be able to use a System Engineering approach to a complex analysis-focused group Project.
LO10. Become familiar with a kinematic and dynamic component machine element (e.g. a cam) and be able to incorporate it into a mechanical design paradigm.

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.

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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

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MECH9460: Mechanical Systems Design 2

Semester 2, 2023 [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

Media

Student links

About us

Connect