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Archived Version 2018 - 2019

Module Title Design and CADD
Module Code MM225
School School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To provide an introduction to the design process and the use of different design methods To introduce students to computer aided drafting. To develop students skills in the use of computer aided drawing for the production of 3-D design (6 weeks) and then 2-D mechanical drawings (6 weeks), using a complex and standard components. To engender an appreciation in the student of the importance of CADD to engineering product design and development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Associate the different elements in the design process and the use of different design methods.
2. Distinguish the range and application of various design elements available to the Engineer.
3. Formulate solutions to design problems.
4. Construct 3d model.
5. Construct 2d drawing.
6. Produce final CAD drawings with appropriate dimension, tolerance and surface finish.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Tutorial24Classroom use of Solid Modeller
Lecture12Delivery of material on the philosophy and practice of mechanical design
Independent Study24Engagement with online lessons from software provider
Assignment Completion48Design Project: working in teams to fulfill design brief
Independent Study17Practice with the solid modelling software
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lecture and Project work
There will be a lecture and design project using 2d and 3d CAD concept

The design process
phases of design, needs analysis, solution generation, analysis and evaluation

Projects, teamwork and ethics
Projects based on teamwork, ethical issues related to design and CAD will be discussed

Testing and analysis
Introduction to the use of solid modelling to provide the inputs for computational analysis of problems from other modules

Problem solving and decision making
problem-solving process, creativity, brainstorming, decision matrix, morphological analysis

Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning / limits and fits / surface finish
Lecture and annotation of drawings in software package

Creating 3-D images, Parametric Solid modelling"
After creating 3d design, students will learn how to create 2d drawings

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • David G. Ullman: 2010, The mechanical design process, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Boston, 0072975741
Other Resources

26954, Web Portal, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp., 0, My Solidworks, Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp., my.solidworks.com,
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