FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN MEKANIKAL

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

PULAU PINANG
Lecturer
Phone #
Room
Email
Course
Credit Hours
Contact Hours
Pre-requisite
Assessment

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:
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:

Sh Mohd Firdaus B. Sh Abdul Nasir

04 3823206 / 019-4144120
3.07 (FKM)
sheikh.firdaus@yahoo.com
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Mechanical Engineering Design (MEC332)
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3
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Lecture
: 2 hours/week
Laboratory : 2 hours/week
:
None

Course Works :
100%
- Assignment : 20%
- Test 1 : 15%
- Test 2 : 15%
- Design Project : 50%
Final Examination

: 0%

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basic concepts in mechanical design and use computeraided engineering software to solve engineering design problems [PO1,
LO1]{C2}.

Analyze using the application of computer-aided engineering analysis

to design the simple mechanical components which would be
integrated into a mechanical system [PO1, LO1]{C4}, [PO3,LO3,SS1]
{C4, A4}, [PO4,LO2]{C4}.

Organize effectively within a design team and with a community at

large [PO2, LO2]{P4}, [PO8,LO6,SS4]{A4}.
Course Description:
This course deals with the design process and the use of computer-aided
engineering software as an approach to design and analyze mechanical
engineering problems. The design process is introduced and a team structure
is used to design a mechanical device, machine, or system that performs the
desired tasks or functions. The team plans and executes design tasks such as
preparing detailed drawings and specifications, and/or producing a prototype.
The project is chosen such that it incorporates most of the knowledge and
skills acquired throughout the program of study.
References:
1.
Engineering Design,G.E. Dieter and Linda C. Schmidt, 4th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2009.
2.
D. G. Ullman, The Mechanical Design Process, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill,
2003.
3.
A.R. Eide, R.. Jenison, L. Mashaw, and L. Northup, Introduction to
Engineering Design and Problem Solving, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill,
2001.
4.
Clive L Dym and Patrick Little, Engineering Design:AProject Based
Introduction, 3rd. edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.

COURSE CONTENTS
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O

TOPICS
1.0

Introduction to Engineering Design (3

hours)
1.1. Definition and Concepts of Mechanical
Design
1.2. The Design Process
1.3. Codes and Standards
1.4. Systems of Units.

2.0
Need Identification, Problem Definition,
and Planning
2.1. Identifying Need
2.2. Defining Mechanical Design Problems
2.3. Planning the Design Process: Team
Behavior and Tools, Gantt Chart
3.0
Concept Generation and Evaluation
3.1. Understanding Design Constraints and
Design Criteria
3.2. Human
Factors
and
Concept
of
Ergonomic in Design
4.0
Product
Specification
and
Detailed
Design
4.1. Specification by Words
4.2. Graphical Specifications
4.3. Use of Computer-Aided Engineering
Tools
5.0
Product Generation and Evaluation
5.1. Product Development Phase
5.2. Functionality, Performance, Economic
Factors, and Other Considerations
6.0
Communication and Project Management
6.1. Communicating the Design
6.2. Written Report and Oral Presentation
7.0
Fabrication
and
Demonstration
of
Prototypes
7.1. Fabrication of Prototype
7.2. Demonstration of Prototype
8.0
Contemporary Issues and Other Related
Topics
8.1. Latest Development and Technology in
Product Design
8.2. Ethics and Legal Factors in Design

WEE
K

REMARK

1-2

2-4

4-6

6-8

Test 1

8-10
1011
1113

14

Test 2