Unit name | Modelling 2 (EDES) |
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Unit code | MENG20003 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Michael Patterson |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
MENG11611 or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Computing-based Modelling:
During the first seven laboratory sessions, students will be required to undertake a computer-based project, during which they will develop a model of either an engineering/scientific or rule-based system in the Matlab environment. Support and notes are provided in the laboratory sessions. These projects will be assessed by Viva during the final session and by the submission of a written report.
Physical Modelling:
This part of the unit will enable students to model and physically realise engineering systems, evaluate design alternatives, manufacture working prototypes and assess their performance. This is achieved through additive layer manufacturing of the parametric model generated in the computer-based modelling exercise, manufacture of a simple assembly using standard workshop tools and design and build of an amphibious vehicle.
Aims:
Computing-based Modelling:
To extend the students’ knowledge of scientific computing via Matlab. To increase their ability and confidence in the development of programs to model physical systems.
Physical Modelling:
To provide students with foundation skills in developing (conceiving, designing and building) engineering systems to meet a specification and analysing performance for existing systems and critically appraising their performance through presentations, demonstrations and written reports. These activities together broaden the students understanding of the design, development and test process, and in particular, provide hands-on experience to realise their designs.
Computing-based Modelling:
Physical Modelling:
At the end of this part of the unit, students will be able to:
Disseminate technical material proficiently in both written and oral form.
Computing-based Modelling:
Physical Modelling:
Amphibious Vehicle Build - 3 x 3 hour design/build classes, and 1x3 hour demonstration session.
Project assessment (80%)
Amphibious Vehicle Build demonstration and build quality (20%)
Computing-based Modelling:
Physical Modelling:
No texts are needed, this aspect of the course being adequately supported by handouts.