CQUniversity Unit Profile
ENAM12006 Mechanical Component Selection
Mechanical Component Selection
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces you to the relationship between material properties, structure, and functional performance of mechanical components such as gears, shafts, bearings, fasteners etc. You will apply material selection to determine the load for individual machine elements. Subsequently, you will learn to determine the shape and sizes of components by the way of comprehensive analysis, estimation, and selection. You will select and specify common mechanical components like drive line, shafts, axles, gears, bearings, mechanical fasteners, and other relevant parts and modules complying with the relevant standards and codes. You will specify fits and tolerances, and finishes required for mechanical components.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

ENAG11005 Mechanics or ENEG11006 Engineering Statics, and MATH11160 Technology Mathematics or MATH11218 Engineering Foundation Mathematics.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2021

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 50%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 50%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: Pass/Fail

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Avoid using multiple textbooks.

Recommendation

Stay with the prescribed textbook but assignment and exercise questions should be taken from the textbook and other books.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Improve Moodle navigation.

Recommendation

Unit Moodle site should be built up as new with updated materials, older materials must not be mixed up with new ones.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

A large amount of topics and materials covered.

Recommendation

For AD Engineering students, it is suggested to reconsider the unit schedule and content and reduce the number of topics in respect of this offering. Some students appreciated the wider scope of learning.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Elaborated feedback on assignments appreciated.

Recommendation

Keep providing elaborate feedback and suggestions for improvement in assignments.

Feedback from Students

Feedback

Delayed assessment item return.

Recommendation

Return marked assessment items within two weeks.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the relationship between material properties, structure, and functional performance of mechanical components such as gears, shafts, bearings, fasteners etc
  2. Perform simple stress analysis using design limiting criteria to select mechanical components
  3. Interpret Australian standards and design codes governing the selection of mechanical components
  4. Identify components to suit a given application and justify the basis for the selection
  5. Work and learn collaboratively to complete a team project.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Associates in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Introductory

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 2N 3N 4N )
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 5N )

Intermediate

1.1 Descriptive formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. (LO: 2I 3I )
1.2 Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the practice area. (LO: 2I 4I 5N )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the area of practice. (LO: 2I 3I 4I 5N )
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 4I 5I )

Advanced

1.3 In-depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. (LO: 1I 2A 3A )
1.4 Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4I 5I )
2.1 Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1A 2I 3I 4A )
2.2 Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 2A 3A 4A )
2.3 Application of systematic design processes to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2A 3A 4A 5N )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4A )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 2I 3A 4A 5N )

Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.

Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 50%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 50%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design (SI Version)

Edition: 11th edn (2021)
Authors: Richard G. Budynas, and J. K. Nisbett
Mc Graw Hill Education
Singapore Singapore
ISBN: 9789813158986
Binding: Paperback
Supplementary

Juvinall's Fundamentals of Machine Component Design (SI Version)

Authors: Robert C. Juvinall, and K M Marshek
Wiley
USA
Binding: eBook

Additional Textbook Information

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Yan Sun Unit Coordinator
y.q.sun@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 12 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

1. Fits and Tolerances 

Chapter

Engineering Drawing Handbook, Chapter 12

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 20

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 15

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 1 - Workbook Activities

Week 2 Begin Date: 19 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

2. Shaft and Axles: Shaft Design - Principles and Purposes 

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 7

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 2 - Workbook Activities

Week 3 Begin Date: 26 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

2. Shaft Design (Contd.) 

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 7

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 2 - Workbook Activities

Week 4 Begin Date: 02 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

3. Bearing Selection and Applications 

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 11

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 3 - Workbook Activities

Week 5 Begin Date: 09 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

4. Drive Systems - Gears and Keys 

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapters 13, 14 & 15

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapters 6 & 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 4 - Workbook Activities

Vacation Week Begin Date: 16 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Study Break 

Complete & Submit Assignment One

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assignment One

Design Problem Solving 1 Due:

Vacation Week Friday (20 Aug. 2021)

11:45 pm AEST


Design Problem Solving 1 Due: Vacation Week Friday (20 Aug 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 6 Begin Date: 23 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

4. Gear Design (contd.) 

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapters 13, 14 & 15

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapters 6 & 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 4 - Workbook Activities

Week 7 Begin Date: 30 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

5. Belt Drive Design: Belts and Pulleys

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 17

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 5 - Workbook Activities

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

6. Threaded Fasteners: Selection and Design

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 8

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 6 - Workbook Activities

Week 9 Begin Date: 13 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

7. Design of Permanent Joints - Welds & Rivets

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 9

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 12

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 7 - Workbook Activities

Week 10 Begin Date: 20 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

8. Design of Chain Drives: Chains and Sprockets

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 17

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapter 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 8 - Workbook Activities

Week 11 Begin Date: 27 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

9. Coupling and Clutches: Application and Design Principles

Chapter

Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th Edition, Chapter 16

Mechanical Design, 2nd Edition, Peter R. N. Childs, Chapters 5 and 10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Tutorial (Lecturing) via Zoom

Study Guide Topic 9 - Workbook Activities

Week 12 Begin Date: 04 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

10. Design Project Management and Design economics

Chapter

Lecture notes 

Events and Submissions/Topic

Submission of Assignment Two

Design problem Solving 2 Due:

Week 12 Friday (8 Oct. 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Design Problem Solving 2 Due: Week 12 Friday (8 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 11 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

No formal examination

Port Folio 

Workbook Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (15 Oct. 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Workbook Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (15 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 18 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Design Problem Solving 1

Task Description

The assignment covers the weekly topics up to week 5 (Topics 1 to 4). The assignment tasks and questions will be uploaded on the unit website. In this assessment item, students are required to answer problem-solving and numerical questions.


Assessment Due Date

Vacation Week Friday (20 Aug 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Friday (17 Sept 2021)


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.

20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:

  1. Free Body Diagrams (FBD) or schematic illustration of the problem
  2. Use of correct equations and approach to solve the problem
  3. Presenting final results in correct units

In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:

Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • All necessary steps in analysis and equations in original form are present on correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.

Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Explanation of choices made in the analysis
  • Interpretation of results, e.g., limitations, assumptions etc, if any.

Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Assignment title page
  • The problem is clearly identified
  • Clear statement of each problem and it's details and requirements
  • Logical layout of analysis
  • Appropriate use of diagrams, units, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology and conventions


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a PDF document

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Determine requirements for components in mechanical assemblies and systems from design notes, related sources of information and from analysis of performance and purpose
  • Research and obtain information required to select components
  • Select and size components and explain the basis for selections
  • Specify selected components using terminology relating to mechanical component selection
  • Select fasteners for given applications and explain reasons for the selection
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of members of engineering teams and the procedures used to maintain safety and quality in design, production and operation
  • Work and learn collaboratively and professionally to investigate and solve open ended problems, check work and present solutions


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Design Problem Solving 2

Task Description

The assignment covers the topics of weeks 6 to 12 (Topics 4 to 10). The assignment tasks and questions will be uploaded on the unit website. In this assessment item, students are required to answer problem-solving and numerical questions.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (8 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (22 Oct 2021)


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results.

20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:

  1. Free Body Diagrams (FBD) and appropriate schematics 
  2. Use of correct equations and approach to solve the problem
  3. Presenting final results in correct units

In addition, the assignment, as a whole, will be assessed against the following criteria:

Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
  • Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.

Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Explanation of choices made in the analysis
  • Interpretation of results, e.g., limitations etc, if any.

Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)

  • Assignment title page
  • The problem is clearly identified
  • Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
  • Logical layout of analysis
  • Appropriate use of diagrams, units, clear diagrams
  • Correct use of terminology and conventions


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a PDF document

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Determine requirements for components in mechanical assemblies and systems from design notes, related sources of information and from analysis of performance and purpose
  • Research and obtain information required to select components
  • Select and size components and explain the basis for selections
  • Specify selected components using terminology relating to mechanical component selection
  • Describe and explain methods of indicating fits, finishes and tolerances, and apply these to component selection
  • Work and learn collaboratively and professionally to investigate and solve open ended problems, check work and present solutions


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Workbook

Task Description

This submission will contain evidences of your weekly workings of various tutorial problems and other examples and concepts.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (15 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (22 Oct 2021)


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
PASS: Appropriately attempting at least 80% of assigned tasks.

Assessment Criteria

The procedures and criteria used in the first two assessments will apply.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a PDF document

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Determine requirements for components in mechanical assemblies and systems from design notes, related sources of information and from analysis of performance and purpose
  • Research and obtain information required to select components
  • Select and size components and explain the basis for selections
  • Specify selected components using terminology relating to mechanical component selection
  • Select fasteners for given applications and explain reasons for the selection
  • Describe and explain methods of indicating fits, finishes and tolerances, and apply these to component selection
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of members of engineering teams and the procedures used to maintain safety and quality in design, production and operation
  • Work and learn collaboratively and professionally to investigate and solve open ended problems, check work and present solutions


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?