MECH201P - Manufacturing and Design
UCL Credits/ECTS: 0.5/7.5
Prerequisites: ENGS102P Design and Professional Skills
MECH102P Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills
MECH105P Fundamentals of Materials
Summary of Course contents:
The module covers the process of engineering design, manufacturing methods, and the
relationship between them. It builds on the introductory material covered in
MECH102P (Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills) and
MECH105P (Fundamentals of Materials).
The topics that will be taught include:
Engineering Design:
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Transformation of a client statement to an engineering problem statement
F/O/C decomposition of design requirements
Evaluation of design requirements
Design evaluation methods
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design:
1) Material property charts
2) Material performance indices for strength, stiffness, fracture toughness, and thermal
performance designs
3) Design for multiple constraints and conflicting objectives
Manufacturing Processes:
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Shaping processes
Finishing processes
Joining processes
Selection methodology for manufacturing processes
Sustainable development of engineering designs:
1) Design life cycle analysis
2) Eco-selection of materials and processes
Assessment of sustainable development
Method of delivery:
Weekly lectures and student-led learning in design scenarios.
Each lecture will consist of describing the conceptual framework and where appropriate
model calculations to support the concept being demonstrated. Each thematic lecture will be
supported by independent student work, case studies, and supervised tutorials, where
design activities will take place. Independent-E-learning will be introduced through online
tutorials on the materials and process selection methodology.
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on the following coursework
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A logbook, in the format of a design report, containing: problem statement and design
FOC, alternative designs, model calculations and drawings for the detailed design,
materials selection, process selection, and justification of design sustainability.
 Testing of prototype against constraints and calculations
A presentation to an academic/industry panel presenting and justifying design choices.
Module aims:
The module covers the process of engineering design, manufacturing methods, and the
relationship between them. It builds on the introductory material covered in
MECH102P (Mechanical Engineering Practical Skills) and
MECH105P (Fundamentals of Materials).
1. To train students in the methodology of all stages of engineering design: from the
analysis of the client statement to the manufacturing of the design.
2. To develop the practical, theoretical, and computational engineering skills relevant to
the design process
3. To develop an appreciation of sustainability in engineering design, and an
understanding of how design decisions can affect the environmental and economic
costs of the design and product.
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
 Demonstrate knowledge of design methodologies
 Apply the materials selection methodology in designs for strength, stiffness, weight
savings, fracture resistance, and thermal applications
 Obtain a working knowledge of computational materials/process selection tools and
deepen existing knowledge on CAD tools.
 Understand the environmental & economic costs of making products and recycling
them.
Assessment:
The course will have the following assessment components:
Logbook / design report (50%)
Testing of design prototype (20%)
Final presentation (30%)
To pass this course students must:
Obtain an overall pass mark of 40% for all sections combined.
PLEASE NOTE: This information is given in good faith but accuracy cannot be guaranteed.