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Computer-Aided-Engineering and Design
ME111
4
20
Normal entry requirements for Stage 1 of MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical
Engineering Portfolio
Double module delivered over two semesters
• To provide the skills and knowledge required to communicate engineering
information in graphical form in accordance with the BS8888 used for
engineering drawing.
• To develop the students’ mechanical design skills through practical and
realistic case study.
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Sketch concept designs.
2. Interpret and prepare engineering drawings as a means of
communication for production of assemblies and detail of manufacture of
components.
3. Produce two dimensional engineering drawings to BS8888 on a CAD
package.
4. Use manufacturers’ catalogues and appropriate formulae for selection
and design of machine elements for a given engineering application.
Drawing standards and codes of practice: BS8888
Drawing types: differences between and applications schematic, general
arrangement, assembly and detail drawings.
Layout: paper sizes, borders, title block, parts list.
Projection systems: first and third angle projection, projection symbols.
Lines and linework: line types and applications, thickness, leader lines and
arrow heads.
Lettering and symbols: style, height, direction and location. Common
symbols (e.g. welding, machining) and abbreviations.
Fits and tolerances: fits and tolerances for holes and shafts.
Views: partial, sections and rules associated with hatching.
Principles of dimensioning: projection and dimension lines, dimensioning
methods, toleranced dimensions.
Conventional representation: screw threads, gears, bearings, and springs.
Design and selection of machine tool elements: gears, bearings, fasteners,
shafts, belt and chain drives, clutches and brakes.
The application of available 2D drawing package to the solution of real
engineering problems.
Mainly hands on practical sessions complemented by some formal
instructions to cover basic principles. Some of module’s delivery time will be
devoted to the use of 2D CAD systems. Learning will be developed from
basic instructions on how to use the 2D software to a point where students
can undertake a series of exercises by themselves. Lectures to teach
fundamental principles of engineering drawings will be given.
Presentations, demonstrations and examples of good practice taken from
industrial applications will be given.
Students must compile a portfolio of evidence that includes examples of
practice and set tasks.
Recommended texts:
Simmons Maguire, C.H., (2009), Manual of Engineering Drawing, Edward
Arnold.
Yarwood, A., (2009), An Introduction to AutoCAD 2010, Adison Wesley
Longman Ltd.
Childs, P.R.N., (2004), Mechanical Design 2nd Ed., Elsevier Butterworth
Heinemann.
The lectures are fully supported with integrated student notes and
Powerpoint presentations and a range of exercises and assignments.
Allocation of study
hours to activities
Assessment tasks
Type of assessment
tasks
Summative
assessment tasks
which lead to the
award of credit or
which are required for
progression
(expressed as a %)
Assessment tasks
Brief description of
module content
and/or aims
(maximum 80 words)
Area examination
board to which
module relates
Module
team/authors/coordi
nator
Semester offered,
where appropriate
Site where delivered
Date of first approval
Date of last revision
Date of approval of
this version
Version number
Replacement for
previous module
Field for which
module is
acceptable and
status in that field
Course(s) for which
module is
acceptable and
status in that course
School home
External examiner
KIS CATEGORY/Activity type
CATEGORY: SCHEDULED
Type: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical
classes and workshops, supervised time in
workshop/ studio, fieldwork, external visits,
work-based learning
CATEGORY: GUIDED INDEPENDENT
STUDY
Type: Independent study including wider
reading/ practice, follow-up work,
completion of assessment tasks, revision
etc
CATEGORY: PLACEMENT*
Type: Learning away from the University
that is not a year abroad or work-based
learning
KIS CATEGORY/Activity type
Study hours
%
Practical classes &
workshops - 78hr,
- hr.
39%
Guided
independent study
- 122 hr
61%
Further
details
%
CATEGORY: WRITTEN
Type: Written exam/ test (inc. in-class test)
CATEGORY: COURSEWORK
Practical skills
100
Type: Written assignment/ essay, report,
assessment
dissertation, portfolio, project output
CATEGORY: PRACTICAL
Type: Oral assessment and presentation,
practical skills assessment
CATEGORY: VARIES
Type: Set exercises assessing application
of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or
evaluative skills
100% coursework – (4 tests consisting of Sketching & shading 10% LO 1,
drafting 15% LO 2, use of Autocad 20% LO 3, Detailed drawing using
Autocad 40% LO 2,3,4 and portfolio 15% LO1,2,3,4)
The module introduces the student to the principles of engineering drawings
and design.
Division of Engineering and Product Design Examination Board
Dr Mark Milne
1
2/1/2005
2/1/2005
6/1/2010
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ME103
MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Portfolio (compulsory)
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Dr S Brookes (appointed June 2012)