Overview
This unit will introduce you to the basics of mechatronics and machine design, including the design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal elements. You will develop an understanding of standard drawings in the communication and definition of parts and assemblies in accordance with Australian Standards. In this unit, you will also learn and apply Autodesk Inventor software or equivalent for drafting and design activities.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENEG11005: Fundamentals of Professional Engineering and ENEG11008: Materials for Engineers
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 - 2022
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).
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
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Unit evaluation
Students praised the clearness of lecture/tutorial materials and explicit explanations in the class.
The unit coordinator will keep making an effort to help students gain a thorough understanding of the contents.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Students pointed out that 3D modelling with stress analysis was useful and introduced well with various materials.
More step-by-step videos on 3D modelling and technical drawings will be provided. Furthermore, the unit coordinator will endeavour to provide more extensive materials for 3D modelling and technical drawings.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Students felt the content for the 3D CAD part was heavy in the current time frame. It was suggested that 3D modelling using Inventor could be introduced from Week 1.
With the new unit content, the 3D CAD components within the unit will become the main part of this unit so that 3D CAD will be introduced from the beginning and more time will be allocated.
- Interpret technical drawings to ensure effective communication and minimum manufacturing error
- Use common Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to create a range of engineering components and their production drawings complying with Australian Standards
- Apply analytical and numerical approaches to perform load, stress, and deflection analysis under static and variable loadings
- Identify suitable machine and mechatronics elements from manufacturers' catalogues
- Develop reporting skills to present design concepts effectively and professionally using suitable engineering terminology, symbols, and diagrams that conform to Australian Standards.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 3I 5I )
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 5I )
Advanced
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A )
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 3A 4A )
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2I 3A 4A 5A )
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2I 3I 4A )
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3I 4A )
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1I 2A 3I 4A 5I )
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 3A 4A 5A )
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 2A 4I 5I )
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1I 2I 3A 4A 5I )
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5A )
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 5A )
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 https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 35% | |||||
| 3 - Online Test - 40% | |||||
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 | |||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.sul@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to mechanical engineering design
- Recap of ENEM12009: Structural mechanics
- Introduction to AS1100: Technical Drawings, Part 101: General Principles
Chapter
Lecture notes
AS1100, Part 101
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Mechanical design and drafting
- Introduction to AS1100: Technical Drawings, Part 201: Mechanical engineering drawing
- Dimensioning and tolerances
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Lecture notes
AS1100, Part 201
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Introduction to 3D modelling and integrated CAD/CAM/CAE
- Direct modelling vs Parametric modelling
Chapter
Lecture notes
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Basics and design of shafts
- Shaft layout
- Design for stress
- Shaft deflections
- Limits and fits
Chapter
Lecture notes
Chapter 7, Shigley
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to finite element analysis and Stress analysis in Autodesk Inventor
- Finite element solution process
- Types of finite elements
- Boundary conditions
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Lecture notes,
Chapter 19, Shigley
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Chapter
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Basics and design of rolling-contact bearings
- Bearing types and life
- Selection of ball bearings
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Lecture notes
Chapter 11, Shigley
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Design of cams and Dynamic simulations in Autodesk Inventor
- Terminology in cams
- Fundamental law of cam design
- Practical design considerations
Chapter
Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Assembly drawing and assembly in Autodesk Inventor
- Necessary information
- List of the parts needed
- Showing how to assemble the parts
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Lecture notes
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Basics of gears
- Types of gears
- Terminology
- Force analysis
- Efficiency of gear trains
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Lecture note
Chapter 13, Shigley
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Design of mechanical springs
- Stresses in Helical springs
- Deflection in Helical springs
- Modelling of mechanical springs
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Lecture notes
Chapter 10, Shigley
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electromechanical components and actuators
- Classification of sensors and actuators
- Solenoid actuators and stepper motors
- Rotary and linear actuators
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Lecture notes
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Future of technical drawings and sustainability in design
- Model-based definition that integrates CAD/CAM/CAI into a digital workflow
- Sustainable design embracing social, economic, and environmental impacts
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1 Written Assessment
You will be provided with multiple technical drawings from which you will construct corresponding 3D models. In addition, you will be given tasks to design the most suitable machine components under the given circumstance and to build the 3D model of the components.
Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 9:00 am AEST
Week 8 Monday (5 Sept 2022)
Students can access feedback through Turnitin Feedback Studio using the same link for submission.
Your work will be assessed against the following items:
1. Demonstration of a good understanding of AS1100.101 and .201 by using correct techniques in technical drawings
2. Understanding underlying theories to design and select the most suitable machine elements
3. Application of correct dimensioning and tolerances in technical drawings
- Explain design principles and rules of fundamental mechatronics elements
- Apply stress analysis and fatigue analysis theories, and failure modes to design simple mechatronics elements
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using mechatronics engineering terminology, symbols, and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Electronic Focused Interactive Learning (eFIL)
You will design gears and cams under the given circumstances. Then, you will conduct dynamic analysis and finite element analysis to verify your design for the competency check.
Week 11 Monday (26 Sept 2022) 9:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Monday (10 Oct 2022)
Students can access feedback through Turnitin Feedback Studio using the same link for submission.
Students' work will be assessed against the following items:
1. Use of correct analytical approaches using relevant theoretical calculations
2. Ability to model machine components in 3D CAD software with high accuracy
3. Capability of using numerical analysis tools to validate the demonstrated analytical analysis
- Analyse the design requirements and select most suitable components from manufacturers’ catalogues
- Analyse static and dynamic loading conditions of mechatronics elements using industry standard software
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using mechatronics engineering terminology, symbols, and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Work individually, and collaboratively in teams, communicate professionally in presenting your solutions.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Take Home Exam
Students will be given multiple tasks covering the entire content of the unit. These tasks include interpretation of technical drawings, analytical and numerical analyses, and construction of 3D models for mechatronics elements and their technical drawings as per the relevant Australian Standards.
Students will be notified of the exact date and time for the take home exam in the middle of the term.
Students can check their result on the day for certification of grades
Students will be assessed against the following items:
1. Correct interpretations of the given tasks and technical drawings
2. Development of FBDs for the analytical and numerical analyses where necessary
3. Application of relevant theories to design mechatronics elements
4. Proficiency in using common 3D modelling software in a limited amount of time
5. Accurate development of technical drawings of mechatronics elements, conforming to AS1100.101 and 201
- Explain design principles and rules of fundamental mechatronics elements
- Apply stress analysis and fatigue analysis theories, and failure modes to design simple mechatronics elements
- Design simple electromechanical power transmission units and model them using industry standard solid modelling software
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using mechatronics engineering terminology, symbols, and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
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.
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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.
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