Teacher(s)
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Prerequisites
Students are expected to master the following skills: basic knowledge in description and analysis of mechanisms, mechanical manufacturing, and continuum mechanics, as they are covered within the courses LMECA1210, LMECA1451, and LMECA1901.
Main themes
This course implements a global project overviewing topics that were previously covered in the courses of technical drawing and description and analyze of mechanisms.
Moreover, both LMECA2801 (Machine design) and LMECA2755 (Industrial automation), being taught together with the project first phase (first quadrimester of the Master in mechanical engineering), cover topics being fundamental to achieve the project.
Moreover, both LMECA2801 (Machine design) and LMECA2755 (Industrial automation), being taught together with the project first phase (first quadrimester of the Master in mechanical engineering), cover topics being fundamental to achieve the project.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
a. Disciplinary Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze a problem proposed by a client from the industry, and write its corresponding specifications. E.g.: conveying of mechanical pieces, sorting and storing of coal, support for organic tissue cutting during a surgery, etc. 2. Achieve a pre-study of the device and present a pre-project to the client: finding possible solutions, comparing them based on criterions from the specs, selecting the best solution, making a pilot mock-up, preliminary dimensioning, etc. 3. Conduct the detailed design of the selected solution, including: the components dimensioning; the selection of standard materials and components (bearings, motors, gears); the production of a global drawing of the solution, and of detailed drawings for fabrication by using CAD software. 4. Build up a synthesis folder presenting all technical details of the selected solution (global drawing, nomenclature, calculations, ...) for the industrial client. b. Transversal Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to: 5. Develop inventiveness while searching innovative solutions to an industrial problem. 6. Conduct a project in a group, requiring: · To rephrase some objectives. · To separate the basis problem into sub-tasks. · To evaluate the necessary resources for each task, and write down a working plan. · To distribute the work to be done within the group. · To maintain efficient communication within the group. · To keep the client in the loop. · To make collective decisions. · To manage interpersonal relationships within the group, and to potentially solve conflicts in a constructive way. 7. Collect documentation and look for components from suppliers (describing the need, and selecting the most relevant component). 8. Perform a convincing public presentation by arguing on the decisions. 9. Apply the standards and norms in a particular domain. Perform a critical analysis of the functioning of the device; anticipate possible failures and out-of-service causes. Guarantee the device security, as well as users' safety. |
Content
see Main themes and Learning outcomes
Teaching methods
a. Process organization
Early in the year, students freely make group of 4 to 6 students and select a topic within a list showcasing brief problems from the industry. Thereafter, they meet their industrial client to clarify the needs and submit a specification list, being elaborated during the first weeks of the project.
The pre-design goes on during the first quadrimester and is concluded by a presentation of the pre-project in front of the teaching staff. During the second quadrimester, students achieve the detailed design of the mechanical solution, including the full dimensioning and drawings. At the end of the year, a public overviewing presentation is organized, with the industrial clients as attendees.
Alongside this, students have the opportunity to learn the use of Solidworks a computer-aided design software, both via tutorials and a supervised exercise.
b. Supports
Throughout the year, students are supported by a tutor they meet regularly. Moreover, additional resource people are available to treat specific questions, e.g. regarding the selection of a mechanical or electrical component.
Early in the year, students freely make group of 4 to 6 students and select a topic within a list showcasing brief problems from the industry. Thereafter, they meet their industrial client to clarify the needs and submit a specification list, being elaborated during the first weeks of the project.
The pre-design goes on during the first quadrimester and is concluded by a presentation of the pre-project in front of the teaching staff. During the second quadrimester, students achieve the detailed design of the mechanical solution, including the full dimensioning and drawings. At the end of the year, a public overviewing presentation is organized, with the industrial clients as attendees.
Alongside this, students have the opportunity to learn the use of Solidworks a computer-aided design software, both via tutorials and a supervised exercise.
b. Supports
Throughout the year, students are supported by a tutor they meet regularly. Moreover, additional resource people are available to treat specific questions, e.g. regarding the selection of a mechanical or electrical component.
Evaluation methods
The language of assessment for this course is English. However, a group may be permitted to present its work in French with the approval of the teaching staff.
The continued evaluation of this project focuses exclusively on the group’s performance. The following elements will be taken into account:
This project consists of a single annual evaluation, in accordance with Article 78 of the RGEE. It cannot be retaken during the second session, except for additional work required of groups whose projects are deemed insufficient. Groups whose projects are not sufficiently developed after the sizing phase will not be permitted to give their final presentation at the end of the second quarter. They will automatically be deferred to the August–September session and will be required to independently complete additional work as specified by the instructors. Furthermore, this scenario also applies to students who, within their group, have not contributed a sufficient amount of work.
A student who fails either of the two SolidWorks tests administered during the year will have one point out of 20 deducted from the group grade when calculating their individual grade.
Pursuant to Article 72 of the RGEE, the course instructors reserve the right to:
The continued evaluation of this project focuses exclusively on the group’s performance. The following elements will be taken into account:
- the group’s work throughout the year (particularly during supervised sessions: consultations and workshops);
- technical reports and presentations (CDC, preliminary design, sizing, general and construction drawings);
- the final report and presentation.
This project consists of a single annual evaluation, in accordance with Article 78 of the RGEE. It cannot be retaken during the second session, except for additional work required of groups whose projects are deemed insufficient. Groups whose projects are not sufficiently developed after the sizing phase will not be permitted to give their final presentation at the end of the second quarter. They will automatically be deferred to the August–September session and will be required to independently complete additional work as specified by the instructors. Furthermore, this scenario also applies to students who, within their group, have not contributed a sufficient amount of work.
A student who fails either of the two SolidWorks tests administered during the year will have one point out of 20 deducted from the group grade when calculating their individual grade.
Pursuant to Article 72 of the RGEE, the course instructors reserve the right to:
- replace group work with individual work if the situation warrants it;
- propose to the examination board that a student who did not participate in the project or who left their group during the academic year—including during the August–September session—be barred from registering for the exam for this course.
Online resources
Bibliography
Design process
Pahl, G., Beitz, W., Engineering design: a systematic approach, Springer Science & Business Median, 2007.
(Available online via the UCL intranet)
Cross N., Engineering design methods: strategies for product design, John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Raucent, B., LMECA2821 ' Machine design.
(Syllabu - in French)
Embodiment and detail design of machine parts
Juvinall, R. C., Marshek K. M., Fundamentals of Machine Design, John Wiley and Sons, 5th Edition, 2011.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Ashby M. F., Materials selection in mechanical design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 4th Edition, 2010.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Drawing
Jensen, C., Helsel, J. D. , Short, D. R., Engineering drawing and design, New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2002.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Ricordeau, A., Corbet, C., Hazard, C., Active method of technical drawing, Casteilla, 2003. (in French)
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Tous les documents nécessaires à la poursuite du projet sont disponibles sur iCampus.
Pahl, G., Beitz, W., Engineering design: a systematic approach, Springer Science & Business Median, 2007.
(Available online via the UCL intranet)
Cross N., Engineering design methods: strategies for product design, John Wiley and Sons, 1994.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Raucent, B., LMECA2821 ' Machine design.
(Syllabu - in French)
Embodiment and detail design of machine parts
Juvinall, R. C., Marshek K. M., Fundamentals of Machine Design, John Wiley and Sons, 5th Edition, 2011.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Ashby M. F., Materials selection in mechanical design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 4th Edition, 2010.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Drawing
Jensen, C., Helsel, J. D. , Short, D. R., Engineering drawing and design, New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2002.
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Ricordeau, A., Corbet, C., Hazard, C., Active method of technical drawing, Casteilla, 2003. (in French)
(Available at the 'bibliothèque des sciences et technologies' - BST)
Tous les documents nécessaires à la poursuite du projet sont disponibles sur iCampus.
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