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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

LEVEL 3

PRODUCT DESIGN

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

PART TWO OF TWO

(MODULE AND COURSE STRUCTURE)

2013/14

DISCLAIMER The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained within this publication is accurate and up-to-date when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties. It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the modules. You are advised to contact the College directly if you require further information.

The 2013/2014 academic year begins on 23 September 2013

The 2014/2015 academic year begins on 22 September 2014

DATES OF 2013/14 TERMS

23 September 2013– 13 December 2013

6 January 2014 – 11 April 2014

5 May 2014 – 13 June 2014

SEMESTER 1

30 September 2013 – 24 January 2014

SEMESTER 2

27 January 2014 – 13 June 2014

Dear Student Welcome to Product Design Engineering at Swansea University. We are delighted that you have chosen Swansea as the starting point for your future career. We will endeavour to play our part in ensuring that your student experience form some of the best years of your life. We will be working closely with you over the next few years and encourage you to engage with us so that your study can be both enjoyable and rewarding. We are here for academic and personal guidance, if you have any problems or issues please contact either your Personal Tutor, the Level co‐ordinator or the Administrative Officer in the first instance. Enjoy your year and study hard, we look forward to working with you. The Product Design Engineering Team at Swansea University

Key Contact Information for Product Design Engineering Students

Position Name ContactEngineering Reception (Faraday Foyer) Charmaine/Nicola [email protected]

Tel: 01792 295514

Administration Officer Jaynie Lewis [email protected] Tel: 01792 606679

Course Co‐ordinator

Dr Michael Clee

[email protected]

Programme Director Dr Ian Masters [email protected]

Please note that you will be assigned a Personal Tutor in Week 1.

Level 3 2013/14Product Design

MEng Product Design Engineering[H155,H156]

Coordinator: Dr. MJ Clee

Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 Modules

EG-323Finite Element Method

10 CreditsProfessor P Nithiarasu

CORE

EG-386Engineering Management

10 CreditsDr. M Evans/Dr. D Deganello/Mr. TJ Fasham/Dr. CM

McfarlaneCORE

EG-365Manufacturing Optimisation

10 CreditsProfessor TC Claypole

CORE

EGA306Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

10 CreditsDr. MT Whittaker

COREEGA334

Mechanical Engineering Design 320 Credits

Dr. RS Ransing/Dr. I MastersCORE

EGA307Polymers: Structure and Processing

10 CreditsDr. JC Arnold

COREEG-353

Research Project30 Credits

Dr. CP JoblingCORE

EGA317Product Design Laboratory 3

20 CreditsDr. RJ Head

CORETotal 120 Credits


BEng Product Design Engineering[H150,H152,H153,H154,H157]


Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 Modules

EG-323Finite Element Method

10 CreditsProfessor P Nithiarasu



Mcfarlane



EGA306Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

10 CreditsDr. MT Whittaker

EGA334Mechanical Engineering Design 3

20 CreditsDr. RS Ransing/Dr. I Masters

EGA307Polymers: Structure and Processing

10 CreditsDr. JC Arnold

EG-353Research Project

30 CreditsDr. CP Jobling

COREEGA317

Product Design Laboratory 320 Credits

Dr. RJ Head

Total 120 Credits


BEng Product Design Technology[HH13]


Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 ModulesEG-318

Computer Aided Product Design10 Credits

Dr. MJ Clee

EG-283Mechanical Deformation in Structural Materials

10 CreditsDr. MT Whittaker/Dr. RJ Lancaster



EG-385Polymers: Properties and Design

10 CreditsDr. DH Isaac

EGA312Engineering Design 3

10 CreditsDr. RS Ransing/Dr. I Masters



Mcfarlane

EGA320High Performance Materials and Selection

10 CreditsDr. KM Perkins

EG-353Research Project

30 CreditsDr. CP Jobling

COREEGA317

Product Design Laboratory 320 Credits

Dr. RJ Head

Total 120 Credits

EG-283 Mechanical Deformation in Structural MaterialsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: Following on from the first year module "Mechanical Properties" this module provides further detailabout the deformation characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials. The processes involved in elasticdeformation, plastic deformation, fatigue and creep are examined and applied to different classes of materialsincluding metals, ceramics and composites.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-184; EG-213Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Tutorials / Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 40 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. MT Whittaker, Dr. RJ LancasterAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Coursework 1 (10%)Coursework 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: 2 hour examination (80%).

Assignment 1 - Summative assessment - The stress-strain curve (10%). This is an individual piece of coursework. Itfocuses on the difference between elastic and plastic behaviour and how these are manifested on a stress-strain plot.Assignment 2 - Summative assessment - Fatigue (10%). This is an individual piece of coursework. It looks todemonstrate methods of fatigue life calculation which are widely utilised within industry.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Written feedback provided to students individually on assignments indicating areas ofstrength/areas for improvement.Verbal feedback provided through model answers on assignments during examples classes.Module Content: Module content: [lecture hours]Overview of stress-strain response for common engineering materials, Elastic / elastic-homogeneous plastic / elastic-heterogeneous plastic deformation response [3]Factors controlling stiffness or modulus, Plastic yield in pure metals, the critical resolved shear stress and the Schmidcriterion for yielding. [3]Strain hardening and flow stress. Anisotropic mechanical response of single crystals. Polycrystal stress-strain responseand the effects of strain rate and temperature. Modelling strain rate and temperature sensitivity. [3]Review of basic alloy strengthening. Solid solution alloying, interstitial and precipitation strengthening techniques. [2]Micromechanisms of fracture. Ductile, brittle and time dependent creep failure modes. Stress corrosion cracking casestudy [2]Crack initiation under cyclic loading. [3]Mechanical properties of ceramics and glasses. [2]Introduction to polymer / metal / ceramic matrix composite systems. [2]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the students should be able to:Understand clearly the main factors governing the stress-strain response of engineering materials and how themechanical performance can be improved through alloy strengthening or the fabrication of composite materials.Appreciate materials selection for engineering components.Distinguish between the response of single crystal and polycrystalline variants of metals, ceramics and polymers.Associate typical forms of fracture mechanism with specific case studies of industrial failure.Reading List: W.D. Callister, (R) Materials Science & Engineering, -.ISBN: 0471134597G E Dieter, (R) Mechanical Metallurgy, -.ISBN: 0071004068M F Ashby and DRH Jones, (F) Engineering Materials- An Introduction to their properties and applications, -.ISBN:0080261388R W K Honeycombe, (F) The plastic deformation of metals, -.ISBN: 0713134682Additional Notes: The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of allcoursework and continuous assessmentAdditional notes: Detailed course notes provided. Course notes, past papers and supporting material available onblackboard site.

EG-318 Computer Aided Product DesignCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: Students engaged in this module will be expected to use design skills learnt in previous undergraduatelevels to design a manufacturable product that could be placed within the market sphere. Working in teams you willbe expected to step outside the 'normal' engineering sphere to ensure that the designs can compete within all aspects ofthe product market.

.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-162; EG-163; EG-266Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 1 hour per week

Directed private study 6 hours per weekLaboratory 3 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. MJ CleeAssessment: Other (Coursework) (100%)Assessment Description: Research StudyFinancial Planning in Engineering ProductsConcept designsFinal Design ReportFailure Redemption: Re-submission may be allowed in exceptional circumstances - subject to university regulations.Assessment Feedback: Lectures will provide feedback on presentations during lecture and laboratory sessions.Tutorial sessions may also be used for general feedback and guidanceModule Content: Engineering Software and use it to design an 'engineering' product then use software analysis toolsor otherwise to predict mechanical failure (stress analysis) of the main components of the product.Where appropriate the students may be required to use significant hardware tools, such as rapid prototypingequipment, to aid his/her design for optimisation or otherwise.

Product Design, Design Practice, Computer Aided Design, Applied Finite Element Analysis, Rapid Prototyping andReverse Engineering techniques.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of:The significance and versatility of computer software and hardware as a practical design tool.

A knowledge and understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of design and understand the implications of manydesign decisions market considerations. and the link between design and manufacture of a product /prototype product.

KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,particularly when applied to design.

KU3 Appreciate the social, environmental, ethical, economic and commercial considerations affecting the exercise oftheir engineering judgement.

D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations,health and safety and risk assessment issues.

D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutions.

D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance anddisposal

D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.

P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or products

P2 Workshop and laboratory skills

P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standards

P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty

PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; inindividual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis and control

S2 Knowledge of management techniques which may be used to achieve engineering objectives within that context

S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable development

S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel,health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.

S5 Understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in engineeringReading List: E. J. Hearn , (F) Mechanics of Materials, Volume 1, 3rd Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.E.J. Hearn, (F) Mechanics of Materials, Volume 2, 3rd Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSION

Not available to visiting and exchange students

EG-323 Finite Element MethodCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module provides a concise introduction to the elementary concepts and methods of finite elementanalysis, with applications to heat flow, solid mechanics, groundwater flow and other engineering problems. It alsoprovides practice in using finite element software/codes.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 2 hours per week

Example classes 1 hour per weekLaboratory work 12 hours in total

Lecturer(s): Professor P NithiarasuAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: (i) Assignment 1: Solve 1D problems using both hand calculations and computer codes(10%).(ii) Assignment 2: Solve multidimensional and transient problems using both hand calculations and computer codes(10%).(iii) Final examination: Closed book exam (80%).Failure Redemption: Resit may be allowed in exceptional circumstances - subject to university regulations.Assessment - 100% examination.Assessment Feedback: Assignments 1 and 2 are assessed via blackboard. Individual student feedback will beprovided through blackboard. A overall feedback on the final examination will be posted online.Module Content: 1D problems and trusses: Introduction. FE Formulation of 1-D Problems - Physical problem;conceptual model. 1-D problem of heat conduction and elastostatics. Analytical solution. Strong and weak forms.Galerkin approximation. Finite element discretisation. The linear 1-D bar: shape functions, load vector and stiffnessmatrix. Assembly procedure. Examples [9]

2D scalar problems: FE Modelling of 2-D Potential Flow Problems - Physical problem; conceptual model. Porousmedia flow; heat conduction; torsion of cylindrical members. Strong and weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finiteelement discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions, load vector and stiffness matrix. Assemblyprocedure. Solution. Examples. [8]

2D elasticity: FE Modelling of 2-D Elastic Solids - Plane strain and plane stress problems of 2-D elastostatics. Strongand weak forms. Galerkin approximation. Finite element discretisation. The linear shape triangle: shape functions,load vector and stiffness matrix. Examples [6]

1D transient problems: Time dependent phenomenon – Discretisation of transient equations – Finite elementformulation – Time stepping approaches – Heat conduction and elasticity – Examples. [5]

Review [2] and Assessment.

Attendance is a course requirement. Each student will need to complete four projects that will require both handcalculation and computer simulations. Computer simulations will be using the existing finite element software, whichincludes small finite element programs and may also include a commercial finite element package.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module, you should be able to demonstrate:

A knowledge and understanding of:(i) Fundamentals of the finite element method as an approximation method for analysis of a variety of engineeringproblems. (ii) Differences between mathematical (conceptual) and computer models.

An ability to (thinking skills):(i) Distinguish between strong and weak form of the engineering problem at hand. (ii) Understand levels ofapproximation inherent in computer modelling approaches to the solution of engineering problems.

An ability to (practical skills):(i) Develop finite element formulation for analysis of a variety of engineering problems including: (a) elastostatics of1-D bars and cables (b) heat conduction, potential flow, porous media flow, torsion (c) plane strain and plane stressproblems. (d) transient problems.(ii) Use finite element method to solve engineering problems (a)-(d).(iii) Use a computer to model and analyse engineering problems (a)-(d).Reading List: T.P. Chandrupatla & A.D. Belegundu, (R) Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Prentice-Hall, 2002.R. D. Cook, D. S. Malkus, M. E. Plesha and R. J. Witt, (R) Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis,John Wiley, 2002.E. Hinton and D. R. J. Owen, (R) Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Pineridge Press.T. J. R. Hughes, (F) The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, DoverPublications, 2000.R.D. Cook, (F) Finite Element Modelling for Stress Analysis, John Wiley, 1995.J. Fish and T. Belytschko, (R) A First Course in Finite Elements, Wiley, 2007.ISBN: 978-0-470-03580-1Lewis, Nithiarasu, Seetharamu, Fundamentals of the finite element method for heat and fluid flow, Wiley, 2004.Additional Notes: Not available to visiting and exchange students.Penalty for late submission of continuous assessment assignments: zero tolerance.

EG-353 Research ProjectCredits: 30 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Modular)Module Aims: The module involves the application of scientific and engineering principles to the solution of apractical problem associated with engineering systems and processes [EA2]. The student will gain experience inworking independently on a substantial, individually assigned task, using accepted planning procedures. It will requireand develop self-organisation and the critical evaluation of options and results, as well as developing technicalknowledge in the chosen topic.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Formal Lectures 16 hours;

Directed private study (incl. meetings with supervisors 284 hoursLecturer(s): Dr. CP JoblingAssessment: Project (90%)

Coursework 1 (10%)Assessment Description:Coursework 1 (90%)The 'Engineer as a Practitioner and Scientist'• Preliminary feedback stage: First draft of research paper (8 pages) for formalized review and feedback. (Not marked)• Oral examination: Final draft of research paper, plus presentation and defence. Assessment of the conduct of theproject evidenced by the log book. (Marked)

Coursework 1 (10%)The 'Engineer as a Professional' including• Project Plan (5%)• Risk Assessment (pass/fail)• Progress Report (5%)• Full personal CV (pass/fail)• Report describing how the project can be used to enhance employability (pass/fail)

NB Project Plan, Risk assessment, CV, progress report will be assessed during the course of the project. All othercomponents will be assessed in May. Full assessment criteria will be on Blackboard accessible though "My Grades".Itemslabelled "pass/fail" are not awarded a grade. No project work can be started without a risk assessment. All studentsmust prepare for employment by generating a CV and an employability reflection.Failure Redemption: Repeat failed module with a new research topic and/or new supervisor unless the student is ableto prepare and defend a research paper in time for the August supplementaries.Assessment Feedback:Most feedback will be delivered via meetings with supervisors.

There will be a formal opportunity to submit a first draft of the project 10-page paper for preliminary review toi) provide feedback to the student andii) provide the student with an opportunity to make modifications to the paper before final submission.

A formal feedback procedure for the research project will be developed by the College of Engineering and is likely totake the form of a summary of the student's performance as measured against the formal assessment criteria withcomments from the supervisor and second marker. For efficiency, it it likely that this will be delivered orally this atthe end of the formal viva.

Module Content:• The nature of the research project varies from one student to another. The allotted project may involve survey ofliterature, theoretical or experimental studies and computational studies. The academic staff of the College ofEngineering will produce a list of project descriptors and students will be given a chance to select a project - usuallyover the summer before the start of the academic year.

• Each student will be provided with an individual project and a supervisor. It is recommended that students meet theirsupervisors at least once a fortnight to discuss progress. Each student must keep a logbook and this should be signedby the supervisor at these meetings. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the logbook is signed.

• Briefings on risk assessment, project management, research techniques, record keeping, report preparation andpresentation skills will be given. Precise assessment criteria, deadlines, submission formats and instructions will bedisseminated via the Blackboard web site.

• A risk assessment for the project will be carried out in consultation with the supervisor and signed-off by the student.

• A project plan with stated aims, objectives and targets will be prepared by the student. The project plan must besubmitted by the end of October,. A progress report (2 pages) summarizing progress against the plan is submitted atthe end of the first term.

• A final report in the form of a Journal article (8 pages max) will be submitted for review before the end of the springterm and final, "camera ready copy", taking account of reviewer's comments, must be submitted by the secondMonday following the Easter vacation.

• Each student will attend an individual 30 minute viva voce examination at the end of the project period with 2members of academic staff. A suitable presentation (10 minutes) should be prepared. At this time, the logbook will beinspected by the examiners.

• A full personal CV must be completed and a report on how the dissertation has enhanced the student's employabilitywill be prepared and assessed.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be able to operate in each of these three modes:Engineer as Practitioner• define a project specifying the aims, objectives and realistic targets;• construct a project schedule and work to that schedule;• synthesize the various activities associated with the project;• evaluate available options, including budgetary considerations where relevant, and choose appropriate solutions;• propose the development of a technical subject in some depth, largely on your own initiative and carry this out,• prepare a journal article summarizing your work and submitting it for review.Engineer as Scientist• write a technical report in the form of a short (8 page) journal article.• compose an oral presentation (plus PowerPoint) on the progress of your project and the results obtained and defend itagainst critical appraisal;Engineer as Professional• create a project plan, perform risk assessment and report on progress;• keep a log-book to record developments and progress;• prepare for employment by writing a full personal CV and reflecting on the benefits of the project in enhancing youremployability.Reading List: Judth Bell, Doing your research project, Open University Press, 2005.ISBN: 9780335215041R. Barrass, Scientists Must Write, Routledge, 2002.ISBN: 9780415269964J. E. Mauch & J. W Birch, Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation : a Handbook for Students and Faculty, M.Dekker, 1993.Additional Notes: Only available to students following an Engineering Degree Programme. There are fivecompulsory submissions (a project plan and risk assessment; a progress report; an 10-page research paper, log book;evidence of preparation for employment). In addition, attendance at a viva examination at which the project resultswill be presented and the research paper defended is a compulsory part of the assessment. The College of Engineeringhas a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of coursework and continuous assessment.

EG-365 Manufacturing OptimisationCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: The module addresses business drivers and how these define the design of a manufacturing system.The module also includes application of design of experiments as a method for developing and optimisingmanufacturing processes and systemsPre-requisite Modules: EG-182; EG-284Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 24 hours

Example classes 6 hoursAssessment preparation 6 hoursDirected private study 64 hours

Lecturer(s): Professor TC ClaypoleAssessment: Examination 1 (75%)

Class Test 1 - Held under exam conditions (25%)Assessment Description: Examination 1 is a closed book examination that includes all of the topics within thesyllabusClass Test 1 will focus on tpoics that linkto quality and process improvement/optimisationFailure Redemption: Not applicableAssessment Feedback: There will be an overview of generic issues that will be published on the engineering intranet,including a breakdown of cohort performance.Module Content: Design of Manufacturing Systems:Strategic stages in planning of manufacturing systemsSystems for high volume and low varietySystems for low variety and high volume, including cellular systemsPart handling and transportation systemsIntroduction to assembly and assembly systemsManagement of Manufacturing Systems:Quality ManagementQuality in manufacturing, what is required for a quality company? (Philosophies of Denning, Crosby, Juran)Implementing total quality and quality systems - ISO 9000 and QualityProcess OptimisationDesign of experiments, Solving orthogonal array problemsReliability and maintenanceKey Performance Indicators (KPI's)Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of:Business drivers and how they influence manufacturing system designApplying analytical tools to guide the design of a manufacturing systemStrategies for managing manufacturing systemsExperimental strategies that may be used to guide process improvement and optimiationThe importance of quality and standardsReading List: M.P. Groover, (R) Automation Production Systems and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, -.B.O. Bergman and Bengt Klefsjö, (F) Quality; from customer needs to customer satisfaction, McGraw Hill.N. Lagothesis, (F) Managing for Total Quality, Prentice Hall.M.S. Phadhe, (F) Quality Engineering using Robust Design, Prentice Hall.M. Owen, (F) SPC and Continuous Improvement, Springer Verlax.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

EG-385 Polymers: Properties and DesignCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: General properties of polymers; viscoelasticity, time and temperature dependence, creep, recovery andstress relaxation.Design using deformation data; creep curves, pseudo-elastic design methodology, time and temperature dependantmodulus, limiting strain.Mathematical modelling of viscoelasticity; equations for creep, recovery, relaxation, Maxwell and Voigt models, 4-element model, standard linear solid model.Boltzmann superposition principle and its use with complex stress histories.Strength and fracture of polymers; energy approach, toughness, ductile / brittle transitions, yield strength, ductilityfactor.Creep failure of plastics; fracture mechanics approach, fatigue failure, effects of cycle frequency, waveform, fracturemechanics approach to fatigue.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Directed private study 50 hoursPreparation for assessment 30 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. DH IsaacAssessment: Examination 1 (100%)Assessment Description: Assessment by 2 hour unseen written examination (100%).Failure Redemption: Supplementary examination.Assessment Feedback: Standard Feedback Forms wil be completed and made available to students.Module Content: - General properties of polymers; viscoelasticity, time and temperature dependence, creep, recoveryand stress relaxation.- Design using deformation data; creep curves, pseudo-elastic design methodology, time and temperature dependantmodulus, limiting strain.- Mathematical modelling of viscoelasticity; equations for creep, recovery, relaxation, Maxwell and Voigt models, 4-element model, standard linear solid model.- Boltzmann superposition principle and its use with complex stress histories.- Strength and fracture of polymers; energy approach, toughness, ductile / brittle transitions, yield strength, ductilityfactor.- Creep failure of plastics; fracture mechanics approach, fatigue failure, effects of cycle frequency, waveform, fracturemechanics approach to fatigue.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module students should be able to demonstrate:A thorough knowledge of mechanical design considerations with polymer-based materials.A knowledge of mathematical models for viscoelasticity and complex stress histories.A knowledge of failure modes in polymers.The application of mathematical models to mechanical behaviour of materials.How to interpret and use design data for polymer-based materialsHow to undertake materials design with polymers to avoid failure.The application of mathematical skills in real engineering applications.The application of fundamental materials knowledge across different materials classes.Reading List: A W Birley, B Haworth and J Batchelor, (R) Physics of Plastics, Hanser.ISBN: 0195207823R J Crawford, (R) Plastics Engineering, Pergamon Press.ISBN: 9780750637640 and 9780080524108 (e-book)Additional Notes: PENALTY: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LATE SUBMISSIONAvailable to visiting and exchange studentsAdditional notes: Detailed course notes provided.

EG-386 Engineering ManagementCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: This module is designed to equip studying engineers with the managerial skills and business acumenthat will be needed by technically trained engineers within industrial companies to help turn technological innovationsinto profitability. This module familiarises the student with the aims, objectives and methods of industry andcommerce and students will learn how to build models for various aspects of financial and operations management.The numerous illustrations used throughout helps guide the student through the complexities of business.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Core Lectures 20 hours

Discipline Specific Lectures 10 hoursPrivate Study 70 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. M Evans, Dr. D Deganello, Mr. TJ Fasham, Dr. CM McfarlaneAssessment: Examination (70%)

Coursework 1 (30%)Assessment Description: The core component is assessed via a two hour examination (contributing 70% to themodule grade).The programme specific components are assessed through one piece of coursework that is programme specific(contributing 30% to the module grade).Failure Redemption: Level 2 and level 3(M) students will be offered the opportunity to resit the examination inAugust. Coursework marks obtained during this semester will be carried forward for the resit attempt. Resit for level 3is dependant on the student's overall performance.Assessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback on their coursework, together with a model answer, withinthree weeks of submission. Feedback for the examination will take place using the Colleges procedures fordistributing such feedback.

Module Content:Section A. Core Component

• Management of Financial Resources: This section deals with the techniques used by companies to provideinformation to parties external to the business such as investors, banking institutions and government agencies.Lecture 1. A systems vies of business organisationsLectures 2 & 3. Accounting principles, accounting for transactions, the company balance sheet.Lecture 4. The profits and loss and cash flow statements.Lectures 5 & 6. Constructing and analysing cost account ratios from managerial and shareholders perspectives.Lectures 7 & 8. Capital budgeting and methods for appraising engineering projects in the face of uncertainty.

• Management of Physical Resources: This section deals with some of the techniques implemented by middlemanagement for the purpose of controlling and monitoring the organisations various resources. Various models of theproduction operation will be developed in Excel using some of the techniques available for allocating scarce resourcesamong competing activities.Lecture 9. Linear programming: The graphical approach.Lecture 10. Linear programming: The Simplex method.Lectures 11 & 12. Illustrations of linear programming to production scheduling using Excel.Lectures 13 & 14. Stock Control in the face of uncertain demand.

• Management of Human Resources: This section covers some of the responsibilities that managers voluntarily acceptand those that are enforced upon them through legal statutes. It gives an overview of the legal framework as it relatesto engineering management and contracts.Lecture 15. Manpower, planning and motivation.Lecture 16. Contract law and intellectual property rights.

Section B. Programme Specific Component

• There are three programme specific components: Civil, Chemical and General Engineering.Lectures 17 to 22.Civil Engineering. Lectures on risk assessment and health and safety within the construction sector.Chemical Engineering. Lectures on project appraisal in the chemical industries.General Engineering. Lectures on modelling, simulating and then optimising manufacturing products and processes.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate:• mathematical, programming and analytical skills related to business model building.• how to construct, read and analyse financial data.• techniques for controlling and monitoring scarce resources.• a knowledge of legal aspects of engineering management.• simulate manufacturing processes and optimise them.Reading List: J.V Chelsom, A.C Payne, & L.R.P. Reville, (R) Management for Engineers, Scientists andTechnologists, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.ISBN: 0470021268J.F.Barlow, (R) Excel Models for Business and Operations Management, John C Wiley & Sons, 2002.A J Reynolds, (O) The Finances of Engineering Companies , Edward Arnold, 1992.ISBN: 0340568283C.M. Chang, (R) Engineering Management:Challenges in the New Millenium, Prentice Hall, 2005.ISBN: 0131446789Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE.The module is available to exchange students.Notes, past papers and worked examples can be found on Blackboard.

EGA306 Mechanical Deformation in Structural MaterialsCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: Following on from the "Mechanical Properties" module this course provides further detail about thedeformation characteristics of a wide range of engineering materials. The processes involved in elastic deformation,plastic deformation, fatigue and creep are examined and applied to different classes of materials including metals,ceramics and composites. Specific examples related to the medical industry are provided.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Tutorials / Example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 36 hoursPreparation for assessment 28 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. MT WhittakerAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Coursework 1 (10%)Coursework 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: 2 Hr Examination (80%).

Assignment 1 - Summative assessment - The stress-strain curve (10%). This is an individual piece of coursework. Itfocuses on the difference between elastic and plastic behaviour and how these are manifested on a stress-strain plot.Assignment 2 - Summative assessment - Fatigue (10%). This is an individual piece of coursework. It looks todemonstrate methods are fatigue life calculation which are widely utilised within industry.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Written feedback provided to students individually on assignments indicating areas ofstrength/areas for improvement.Verbal feedback provided through model answers on assignments during examples classes.Module Content: Module content: [lecture hours]Overview of stress-strain response for common engineering materials, Elastic / elastic-homogeneous plastic / elastic-heterogeneous plastic deformation response [3]Factors controlling stiffness or modulus, Plastic yield in pure metals, the critical resolved shear stress and the Schmidcriterion for yielding. [3]Strain hardening and flow stress. Anisotropic mechanical response of single crystals. Polycrystal stress-strain responseand the effects of strain rate and temperature. Modelling strain rate and temperature sensitivity. [3]Review of basic alloy strengthening. Solid solution alloying, interstitial and precipitation strengthening techniques. [2]Micromechanisms of fracture. Ductile, brittle and time dependent creep failure modes. Stress corrosion cracking casestudy [2]Crack initiation under cyclic loading. [3]Mechanical properties of ceramics and glasses. [2]Introduction to polymer / metal / ceramic matrix composite systems. [2]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to:Understand clearly the main factors governing the stress-strain response of engineering materials and how themechanical performance can be improved through alloy strengthening or the fabrication of composite materials.Appreciate materials selection for engineering components.Distinguish between the response of single crystal and polycrystalline variants of metals, ceramics and polymers.Associate typical forms of fracture mechanism with specific case studies of industrial failure.Reading List: W.D. Callister, (R) Materials Science & Engineering, -.ISBN: 0471134597G E Dieter, (R) Mechanical Metallurgy, -.ISBN: 0071004068M F Ashby and D R H Jones, Engineering Materials - An Introduction to their properties and applications, -.ISBN:0080261388R W K Honeycombe, The Plastic deformation of metals, -.ISBN: 0713134682Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.

The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment

Additional notes: Detailed course notes provided. Course notes, past papers and supporting material available onblackboard site.

EGA307 Polymers: Structure and ProcessingCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Modular)Module Aims: The main objective of this course is to ensure familiarisation with the methods available forfabrication of polymer and polymer-composite products, leading to an appreciation of structure/processingrelationships. As a background to this, certain underlying aspects of additive technology and rheology are discussed.In addition, students will be made aware of the principal factors governing material and process selection withpolymers. This will be illustrated through the use of several case-study examples on materials selection and designwith polymers.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules: EG-281Format: Lectures 20

Tutorials and Examples Classes 10Directed private study 40Preparation for assessment 30

Lecturer(s): Dr. JC ArnoldAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Assignment 1 (10%)Assignment 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: The module is assessed with a 2-hour exam worth 80%. There are then 2 assignmentswhich make up the remaining 20%.For assignments 1 and 2: The quality of English does not form part of the assessment.Failure Redemption: Resit exam in AugustAssessment Feedback: Standard examination feedback form available for all students after the examination.

Feedback sheets are completed for each assignment.Module Content: Introduction to polymeric materials [1]The chain structure of polymers; thermoplastics and thermosets and associated properties. [2]Polymerisation methods and control of structure. [2]Types of thermoplastics: amorphous, semi-crystalline and copolymers [3]The importance of additives, including fillers, processing aids and antidegradants. Rheology; the flow behaviour ofpolymer melts and solutions. [3]Manufacturing methods with thermoplastics; Casting and extrusion, Film and fibre production, blow moulding,compression and transfer moulding, Injection moulding, including a brief review of computer modelling packages. [7]Design considerations and common faults with injection moulding; thermoforming and rotational moulding. [2]Manufacturing methods with thermosets and rubbers. Polymer joining and finishing methods including bonding,welding, fastening, printing and coating. [2]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to:demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the range of processing methods available for polymers and polymercomposites and an appreciation of the underlying aspects of additive technology and rheology.Discuss the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of different polymer-based materials and process methods.Critically evaluate processing options for engineering applications and select the most appropriate.Perform materials selection and consider design-against-failure issues with polymer-based materials.Appreciate processing / property relationships.Carry out appropriate designs, demonstrating flexible thinking, the application of factual knowledge from a range ofsources, comparing information and forming well-reasoned arguments to select optimum materials and processesReading List: A W Birley, B Haworth and J Batchelor, Physics of Plastic, Hanser.Additional Notes: Available for visiting and exchange students

EGA312 Engineering Design 3Credits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: To show that students can manage and deliver a design task, as a team, through all stages of the designprocess. Students should progress from specification to concept design, undertake analysis (using computer tools asappropriate) and produce a design report and assembly drawings.Pre-requisite Modules: eg-163; eg-165; eg-263; eg-264Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lecture 6 hours

Computer lab session 3 hoursStructured design review and feedback session 1 hour.Directed private study 90 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr. RS Ransing, Dr. I MastersAssessment: Report (40%)

Report (60%)Assessment Description: Two design reports (Intermediate, 40% weighting and final, 60% weigthing) are submitted.Guidelines for preparing the reports are available on Blackboard and are discussed in the class. A compulsory viva isheld after submission of both reports.Failure Redemption: Resubmission of the individual elements of the project reportAssessment Feedback: Overall feedback will be given during the oral examination.Module Content: Group design project with potential industrial applications.

Projects will be of a multi-disciplinary nature and will involve both conceptual and adaptive design. Students will berequired to produce 'in-depth' design submissions including the evaluation of critical detail design aspects, and anassessment of manufacturing and cost implications.

While retaining group activity, each student will be required to take responsibility for particular aspects of the design,which must include an element of engineering analysis which will form an important part of the assessment process.The work is presented in the form of a group design report, individual contributions and engineering drawings.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Practical Skills: Undertake a 'total design' activity to industrial design problems.

EAB-KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,particularly when applied to design.EAB-IA1 Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.EAB-IA2 Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.EAB-IA3 Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.EAB-PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; inindividual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis andcontrol.EAB-D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainabilitylimitations, health and safety and risk assessment issuesEAB-D2 Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aestheticsEAB-D3 Identify and manage cost driversEAB-D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutionsEAB-D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance anddisposalEAB-D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomesEAB-S1 Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic context of engineering processesEAB-S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable developmentEAB-S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, includingpersonnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.EAB-P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or productsEAB-P4 Understanding use of technical literature and other information sourcesEAB-P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standardsEAB-P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty

Thinking skills: Develop a viable design solution to a specific customer requirement and to identify bothmanufacturing issues and financial implications.Reading List:Additional Notes: PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSION:ZERO TOLERANCE

A zero mark may be entered if the student fails to attend the oral examination.

Project groups are allocated during Week 1 and groups should meet every week.

EGA317 Product Design Laboratory 3Credits: 20 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Modular)Module Aims: Module presented at Swansea Metropolitan UniversityPre-requisite Modules: EGA217Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 66Lecturer(s): Dr. RJ HeadAssessment: Coursework 1 (20%)

Coursework 2 (20%)Project (60%)

Assessment Description: Assessment will take the form of coursework and will be assessed as follows:Formative; critiqueSummative; Portfolio of Evidence

The student will have presented evidence which demonstrates;1. Their conceptual understanding of a problem context and ability to deploy ideas and techniques to solve problemsand generate innovative proposals,2. Their ability to effectively manage their own learning and deliver project outcomes in response to externaldemands.100% courseworkFailure Redemption: An opportunity for an individual to redeem failure is available, however this will be dependentupon performance of the module. As the module involves no written examination these opportunities will be limited.It is likely that a new assignment title will be given, but must be understood that studio facilities will not be availableduring vacation times.Assessment Feedback: Students receive written feedback with breakdown of marking components.Module Content: Example external projects would come from the RSA Design Competition briefs but students arefree to find their own. It is stressed however that prelimimary research should begin prior to the start of the module.The sylabus will take the course of the project following standard product design methodologies taught throughseminars and tutorials.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1.Research, critically evaluate and debate a design strategy in response to a defined brief and based on this makejudgements and decisions with minimum guidance.2.Demonstrate creativity and intellectual rigour in the conceptualisation of innovative concepts, services or systems,and their effective communication to a specified target audience.Reading List:Additional Notes: Module presented at Swansea Metropolitan University

EGA320 High Performance Materials and SelectionCredits: 10 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: The module aims to investigate and describe the range of high performance materials currentlyemployed within the aerospace industry. This will include materials for airframe applications such as aluminiumalloys and composite materials and also gas turbine engine materials such as titanium alloys, nickel super alloys andhigh strength steels.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 20 hours lectures

10 hours examples classes70 hours personal directed study

Lecturer(s): Dr. KM PerkinsAssessment: Assignment 1 (20%)

Examination 1 (80%)Assessment Description: Assignment 1: One or two case studies giving students a specific design problem.

Examination 1: 2 hours written examinations asking students attempt 3 out of 4 questions.Failure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module markAssessment Feedback: Feedbacks will be provided through following channels:1. General feedback in class;2. Overview of generic issues from written examinations;3. Individual feedback on continual assessment;4. Model answer for examples.Module Content: - Materials Properties: mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic properties

-Types of High Performance Materials:+ metallic: high strength steel, titanium, aluminium, magnesium, beryllium, metal matrix composites and their alloys+ non-metallic: polymer and ceramic matrix, composites, ceramics, glass, polymers, rubber

- Materials property charts- Materials Selection: basics, selection strategy, using software- Materials Selection: Case Studies for aerospace, automotive or other high performance engineering applications- Materials Processing and Process Selection- Materials Life CycleIntended Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module students should:- have a thorough understanding of relevant materials properties- have a good knowledge of a wide range of high performance materials- be able to derive material requirements from design specifications- be able to systematically select appropriate materials based on requirements- be able to use software for the materials selection process- have an understanding of the relevant manufacturing processesReading List: Michael F, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Ashby.F.C. Campbell Jr, Manufacturing Technolog for Aerospace Structural Materials, Not Known.Materials Engineering: An Introduction, Callister.Introduction to Aerospace Materials, Mouritz.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students. Students are required to have an engineeringcomputer account.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment

EGA334 Mechanical Engineering Design 3Credits: 20 Session: 2013/14 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Modular)Module Aims: This module demonstrates the outcomes of three years of learning and applies multiple skills to adesign project. The project will show that students can manage and deliver a design task, as a team, through all stagesof the design process. Students should progress from specification to concept design, undertake analysis (usingcomputer tools as appropriate) and produce a design report and assembly drawings.Pre-requisite Modules: eg-163; eg-165; eg-263; eg-264Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format:Lecturer(s): Dr. RS Ransing, Dr. I MastersAssessment: Group Work - Project (40%)

Group Work - Project (60%)Assessment Description: Two design reports (Intermediate, 40% weighting and final, 60% weigthing) are submitted.Guidelines for preparing the reports are available on Blackboard and are discussed in the class. A compulsory viva isheld after submission of both reports.

The first viva will be primarily for the purpose of feedback on the early design. The second viva will includeassessment and feedback.

Where all group members have contributed equally to the project, marks will be split 50% group effort and 50%individual sections.Failure Redemption: Supplementary coursework will be set which will form 100% of the mark.Assessment Feedback: Feedback on the initial design will be given in the first viva.Lecture sessions will be used to give further feedback.Computer lab sessions in the second half of the semester will be used to give informal feedback to groups.Final feedback will be given in the second viva exam.Module Content: Group design project with potential industrial applications.

Projects will be of a multi-disciplinary nature and will involve both conceptual and adaptive design. Students will berequired to produce 'in-depth' design submissions including the evaluation of critical detail design aspects, and anassessment of manufacturing and cost implications.

While retaining group activity, each student will be required to take responsibility for particular aspects of the design,which must include an element of engineering analysis which will form an important part of the assessment process.This analysis will be either a finite element stress analysis or detailed hand calculations. The work is presented in theform of a group design report, individual contributions and engineering drawings.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Practical Skills: Undertake a 'total design' activity to industrial design problems.

EAB-KU2 Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles,particularly when applied to design.EAB-IA1 Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.EAB-IA2 Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.EAB-IA3 Comprehend the broad picture and thus work with an appropriate level of detail.EAB-PS1 Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, work carried out in laboratories and workshops; inindividual and group project work; in design work; and in the use of computer software in design, analysis andcontrol.EAB-D1 Investigate and define a problem and identify constraints including environmental and sustainabilitylimitations, health and safety and risk assessment issuesEAB-D2 Understand customer and user needs and the importance of considerations such as aestheticsEAB-D3 Identify and manage cost driversEAB-D4 Use creativity to establish innovative solutionsEAB-D5 Ensure fitness for purpose for all aspects of the problem including production, operation, maintenance anddisposalEAB-D6 Manage the design process and evaluate outcomesEAB-S1 Knowledge and understanding of commercial and economic context of engineering processesEAB-S3 Understanding of the requirement for engineering activities to promote sustainable developmentEAB-S4 Awareness of the framework of relevant legal requirements governing engineering activities, includingpersonnel, health, safety, and risk (including environmental risk) issues.EAB-P1 Knowledge of characteristics of particular equipment, processes or productsEAB-P4 Understanding use of technical literature and other information sourcesEAB-P6 Understanding of appropriate codes of practice and industry standardsEAB-P8 Ability to work with technical uncertainty

Thinking skills: Develop a viable design solution to a specific customer requirement and to identify bothmanufacturing issues and financial implications.Reading List:Additional Notes: PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSION:ZERO TOLERANCE

A zero mark may be entered if the student fails to attend the oral examination.

Project groups are allocated during Week 1 and groups should meet every week.

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