Mechanical Design Engineering Modules

To give the students an ample knowledge of the mechanism of fluid motion, the fluid conservation laws, the variation of fluid pressure in mechanical engineering systems, the head losses in complex pipe networks, the transient phenomena in fluid flow, and drag and lift.

Developments in metals and polymers; Design and manufacturing of polymeric composites; Stress analysis of composites; Advances in adhesive bonding and surface engineering; Sandwich constructions; Ceramics- properties, processes and reliability.

Applies classical control theory to a range of different types of system. It includes the classic types of controller such as proportional–integral–differential (PID), simple compensators and the use of Nyquist and Bode plots. The state space representation is introduced and used to assess stability.

Brief revision of beam theory: shear force, bending moment and influence line diagrams, the governing differential equation (moment-curvature equation) for a beam in uniform bending. Introduction to variational methods, the principle of virtual displacements (PVD).

To illustrate how the design of consumer products is being rapidly changed by the introduction of inexpensive programmable microelectronics technology. In addition, to engender a basic understanding of microprocessor operation.

The individual project is an extended piece of work that provides the opportunity to show enthusiasm and initiative in attaining a specified goal. It is designed to develop the student’s ability to understand the field of the investigation, to select and justify the methodology adopted, to apply the methodology, to represent their results or findings accurately, and to understand and present the significance of the results or findings. In the case of the MDE project, this will be mechanical design and manufacture driven, following a generic design process. In the case of MT, it includes software, simulations, and often some form of mechanical or process application.

Introduces the concepts of entrepreneurial planning through understanding and practice in the use of developing a business plan.

The course provides additional design practice and engineering skills in terms of product development, design process, engineering evaluation, and documentation for the design of mechanical parts and components within engineering systems.