Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Mechanical Design B
School	School of Engineering
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Module Code	04 30346
Module Lead	Adel Abdelwahab
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LC Integrated Design Project 1 - (04 30332) LI Mechanical Design A - (04 30334) LI Integrated Design Project 2 - (04 30338)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Tutorial-20 hours Project supervision-20 hours Guided independent study-150 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The aim of the module is to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific assembly, systems integration, principles related to mechanics, materials, manufacturing and design processes, and to develop their ability to apply this knowledge to real- life industrial designs. Syllabus COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN: Use of Solidworks DESIGN: Product Design Specification, Engineering drawings to BS8888 MACHINE ELEMENT THEORY: Theory of flexible machine elements, nomenclature, kinematics and kinetics, geometric relationships. Types of flexible machine elements. Power translation screws, Square, V and buttress threads, force and stress analysis, and friction analysis Cams – Types of cam, nomenclature, kinematics and kinetics, geometric relationships, cam/follower relationships. MECHANICAL DESIGN: Concepts of axial, radial, circumferential location, bearing (rolling & journal) elastohydrodynamic lubrication, static and dynamic seals. Selection of component bought out from specialist suppliers, design and validation of components to be manufactured in-house, selection of materials, manufacturing methods or systems concepts that are related to more than component. Use of appropriate software in the design process. DESIGN FOR SYSTEMS INTEGRATION: Concepts and principles of design for assembly of major sub-systems, design for systems integration including mechanical systems, actuators, sensors, etc. DESIGN FOR COMPONENT ASSEMBLY: Concepts and principles of design for assembly (DFA) and design for automated assembly (DFAA), design guidelines, Lucas DFA method including design efficiency analysis, feeding and fitting ratios. Hitachi DFA method including the assembly ability evaluation score ratio (E) and assembly cost ratio (K), and Boothroyd-Dewhurst method including assembly time and cost, and minimum number of parts. Lucas DFA Method on Manufacturing Cost Analysis.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and apply appropriate codes of practice and international standards i.e. BS 8888 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to the analysis of machine elements, components, and systems Design and realize a physical system or component to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. Manage the engineering design process, identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and evaluate outcomes. Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and work well on team-based engineering projects Identify and manage cost drivers applied to the design and selection of components and systems constrained by a brief. Work with technical uncertainty to develop technical solutions Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics and manufacturing processes, and to develop the principles involved in real designs in industry. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles related to Design for Assembly. Demonstrate an awareness of quality related issues.
Assessment	30346-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 100% Continuous assessment, comprising: (50%) coursework at midpoint of module(50%) coursework at the end of semester 1 Reassessment: Module needs to be repeated in full in the next available session.
Other	Duplicate of Birmingham-based module 22964
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