Program Overview

Engineering Design II Module

The Engineering Design II module, designated as ME32003, is a comprehensive program designed for mechanical engineers involved in the sustainable design and manufacture of products for industry. This module aims to further develop students' knowledge and skills in engineering design, with a focus on ease of manufacture, fitness for purpose, and sustainable use of materials and energy.

Module Details

• Credits: 15
• Level: 3
• Semester: Semester 2
• School: School of Science and Engineering
• Discipline: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

What You Will Learn

In this module, students will:

• Investigate the use of plastic as a cheap, lightweight engineering material
• Study the properties and loading of power transmission shafts
• Learn about the performance of different types of bearings
• Identify the different types of gears, including their characteristics and gear trains
• Learn about the properties of different types of clutch and brake systems
• Work through an industrial group project, presenting the outputs
• Consider the theme of sustainable engineering design

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Determine deflection and maximum loading of plastic structures
• Calculate stress limits of driveshafts under combined loads
• Specify suitable bearings for a range of engineering applications
• Solve problems involving gear train design and stress in individual gears
• Consider the use of clutch and brake solutions for an application
• Demonstrate a group design project as specified by an engineering company
• Incorporate the principles of sustainability into engineering design work

Assignments / Assessment

The assessment for this module includes:

• A class test covering engineering design seminar content (40%)
• A problem-solving industrial visit report and presentation (60%)

Teaching Methods / Timetable

The module is delivered through a combination of:

• Seminars covering engineering design theory
• Workshops, including meetings with an academic supervisor for support with the group project
• A field trip to a local engineering company for a project brief, returning at the end of the module to present the design work