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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PDES3170 Mechanical Systems

10 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Raymond J Holt
Email: menrjh@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisites

PDES1170Statics

Module replaces

PDES 3130 Materials for Product DesignPDES 3140 Mechanics for Product DesignPDES 3160 Electronics for Product Design

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This module will introduce students to the principles of mechanical systems to give them the skills required to build working prototypes. This will concentrate on the value of working prototypes and mechanical systems in product design, and the selection of appropriate standard components to meet required performance criteria.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:

- define systems theory and its relevance to product design;
- define and sketch out a range of simple mechanisms and describe their function;
- use component catalogues and data sheets to select standard electromechanical parts to satisfy defined performance criteria;
- redesign a given mechanism using standard parts to meet new performance criteria; and
- define and construct a working prototype using standard electromechanical parts.


Syllabus

This module will provide knowledge of mechanical systems and the selection of standard parts. Students will learn how to perform design calculations to determine performance requirements, and to use data sheets and component catalogues to select parts that meet these requirements.

Lectures will cover the following topics:
- Basics of systems thinking, types of system and their relevance to product design;
- The different types of motion provided by mechanisms;
- Data sheets, component catalogues, and how to present design calculations and system requirements;
- Specific calculations and use of data sheets for given mechanisms and their associated standard parts, providing linear, rotary, intermittent, reciprocating, oscillation, and irregular movement;
- Specific calculations and use of data sheets for electrical components commonly interfaced with mechanical system (such as motors and potentiometers).

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical52.0010.00
Private study hours79.00
Total Contact hours21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

- Lecture Preparation: 11 hours
- Portfolio Project: 30 hours
- Revision: 38 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Five practical sessions during the semester, in which students will review their portfolio work with the module leader, and receive formative feedback.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PortfolioPortfolio40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 26/04/2017

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