Computer Aided Engineering Practice
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
MENG 3003
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
013017
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Engineering
Course aim
To provide students with an understanding of the individual elements of Computer Aided Engineering applied to the practice of Mechanical and Structural Design and the importance of the integrated nature of these elements with computer integrated manufacturing system.
Course content
- Introduction to Finite Element Analysis,
- Linear Static Analysis
- Linear Static/Dynamic Analysis
- Frequency Analysis
- Buckling Analysis
- Fatigue Analysis
- Drop Test
- Thermal Analysis
- Design Optimisation
- Non-Linear Analysis
- Mixed Meshing Analysis
- Design Sensitivity Analysis
Textbook(s)
Kurowski, Paul M. 2018, Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation , -, Schroff Development Corporation, ISBN: 978-1-63057-153-5
Shahin S. Nudehi, John R. Steffen 2018, REFERENCE BOOK: Analysis of Machine Elements Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation , -, Schrof Development Corporation, ISBN: 978-1-63057-161-0
Lee, Huei-Huang 2015, REFERENCE BOOK: Mechanics of Materials Labs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation, -, Schrof Development Corporation, ISBN 978-1-58503-937-1
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| MENG 2004 | Mechanical Design Practice |
| COMP 1036 | Computer Techniques |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
| Workshop | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE) | |||
| Workshop | 3 hours x 5 days | ||
| Practical | 5 hours block x N/A | ||
| INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
| Workshop | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE | |||
| External | N/A x 13 weeks | ||
| Workshop (Compulsory attendance at Mawson Lakes Campus) | N/A x 2 x 2 days | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
2 Tests (each test has a theoretical and a practical component) , Examination, Major Assignment Group presentation & report), Participation in practical sessions and completion of assessment tasks., Pre-lecture assignment, class exercises and attendance (Individual assignment, analytical problems), Project
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Course Coordinators
Dr Essie Bidhendi
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