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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description In this module students will draw on their knowledge gained in semesters 1 to 4 in Mechanical and electronic design, software engineering and other supporting modules to design a simple engineering product/device as a group activity. The design specified in the portfolio from semester 1 is then built and tested in semester 2. There is some facility for redesign based on risk analysis and prototype testing in semester two prior to full implementation of the design. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Produce a Product Design Specification for an engineering design problem. 2. Break a problem down into its component parts prior to conceptualising possible solutions. 3. Choose an optimum solution from their own concepts using appropriate analysis techniques. 4. Integrate the various components of their design into an overall final design including full component drawings and material specifications. 5. Perform a risk analysis, verification and validation of their final design. 6. Work in an efficient manner as a team. 7. Project Management 8. Conduct prototype testing. 9. Realise a fuctional protoype from fully specied design drawings. 10. Adapt and optimise a design based on results from experiments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Lecture MaterialCoordination of project specific student activitiesFormal teaching of Product Design elements includingDesign Report compositionDesign process and methodologyProject Management [Objectives tree model, Gantt charts, product design requirements matrix]Failure modes, effects and critical analysisISO 9000 Quality systemDesign verification and validationFluid analysis requirements for given design problemDamping and suspension designProject StructureIdentification of project goalsDocumentation of project aims and objectivesIdentification and allocation of project areas to each group memberPresentation of scope of project and individual responsibilities (oral)Product Design Specification. Design Concept formulationDetailed Design Productionmaterial specification, specification of manufacturing processes, spec. of pneumatic devices and fluid flow requirements, detailed design calculations, working drawings, Bill of materials.Design report composition and submission | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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