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Mechanical Design Practice

Undergraduate | USA-ENR210 | 2019

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Draw on a mechanical design career and passion for methodology. Illustrate materials, component design and static failure. Consider structural fatigue, elastic design and fracture mechanics. Craft and record design calculations and formulate reports

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
-

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Mechanical Design Practice

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. apply an appropriate design methodology and discuss the legal implications of the design process
    2. select appropriate materials to satisfy design requirements
    3. explain material behaviour and simply failure mechanisms and design for these situations
    4. design mechanical components for strength and deflection with regard to safety standards
    5. correctly select standard components from manufacturer's catalogues.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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