UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY MARA

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME

COURSE
COURSE CODE
CREDIT HOUR
PREREQUISITE
LECTURER
PHONE
ROOM
EMAIL

EM220 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical

EM241 Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical (Manufacturing)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I
MEC 531
4
MEC 411 and MEC 435
ELI NADIA ABDUL LATIP
03-55436148
T1-A18-7A
elinadia.latip@gmail.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers the Mechanical Design Process and Design of Mechanical Elements. It includes failure
theories for both static and fatigue conditions. One integrated design project from concept to Blue
Print/Production Drawing is also included.
COURSE OUTCOME
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7

Apply the basic concept of mechanical design process to solve engineering problem. [PO1]{C3}
Select machine components based on standard codes and practices. [PO5]{P1}
Use the principal of the machine element for mechanical system design. [PO2]{C3}
Work independently as well as in group during the design process. [PO10]{P1}
Produce and present technical report in a structured format and professional manner. [PO9]{A2}
Develop a practical solution for engineering problem or design system or mechanical components.
[PO3]{C5}
Able to manage engineering project in group with proper planning and timeframe. [PO12]{P4}.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME
PO1
PO2

PO3

PO5

PO9

PO10
PO12

Able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering

specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Able to identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering
sciences.
Able to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or
processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
cultural, societal, and environment.
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the
limitations.
Able to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community
And with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentation.
Able to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi
-disciplinary settings.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and
apply these to ones own work (including as an entrepreneur), as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects.

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FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE FORMAT
Lecture
Lectures are given to cover the basic concepts and fundamental principles of related topics. Reading and
reference materials for standard codes and practices as well as relevant worked examples will be provided.
Students are expected to have a self-study about 3 5 hours per week.
Practical
Students in a team of three to five members will engage in an integrated design process to produce a selected
product. The development of the design will be from a conceptual form to a practical blue print/production
drawing.
This is continued in Mechanical Engineering Design 2 in the following semester where students are engaged in
material acquisition, fabrication, assembly, and finally test and inspection of the finished product.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Course Work
Test 1
Test 2
Final Report
Final Presentation
Progress assessment
Minutes of meeting
Individual Logbook
Peer assessment
Final Examination
Total

100%
20%
20%
20%
10%
5%
10%
10%
5%
0%
100%

GRADING SCALE
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33

A
AB+
B
BC+

80 100
75 79
70 74
65 69
60 64
55 59

2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0

C
C- (Fail)
D+(Fail)
D (Fail)
E (Fail)
F (Fail)

50 54
47 49
44 46
40 43
30 39
0 - 29

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK
R. Budynas and J. Nisbett , Shigleys Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th edition in SI Units, McGraw- Hill,
2008.

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Week
1

2-4

Hours

Topics
Week
Design Project
Part A: Mechanical Design Process
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Mechanical
5 hours
Design Process
1-4
Phase I
1.1 The Phases of Design
- Brainstorming; initiate ideas and
1.2 Sustainable Development
explore concepts. Individual
1.3 Health & Safety regulations and legal
work (produce 3 design concept
issues
of a product).
Form group and choose 3 best
7 hours CHAPTER 2: Integrated Engineering Design
design concept (max 5 person/
2.1 Problem identification and definition
8 hours
group)
2.2 Product design specifications; Quality
- Collecting information through
Function
Deployment
(QFD)
TEST I
patent search, engineering hand
2.3 Concept development, evaluation and
book, or other resources to
selection
improve the concept design.
2.4 Product Cost Analysis

CHAPTER 3: Design considerations:

5-9
Phase II
Constraints and Criteria
3.1 Budgeting and time factor
- Make selection of one design
3.2
Product safety, liability, risk and
model considering among
quality plans
others, specification and design
3.3 Product Sustainability; Environmental
requirement to include cost,
and social effects; Maintainability
environment, safety, materials
3.4 Design for assembly and disassembly
selection. Manufacturing etc.
3.5 Design for manufacture; Material
- Prepare and produce work
10 hours schedule.
selection; Selection of Manufacturing
processes
Part B: Design of Machine Elements
7-8 9 hours CHAPTER 4 Design for Strength
4.1 static strength
4.2 Failure theories
4.3 fatigue strength
9-10 9 hours CHAPTER 5: Design of Mechanical Joints
10-13
Phase III
Design of device to include
TEST 2 5.1 Removal Joint- Screw & Bolts
assembly drawing and production
8 hours
5.2 Permanent Joint- Welded
drawing of the elements (Blue
print)
11-14 5 hours CHAPTER 6: Design of Power Transmission
14
Presentation
6.1 Gears
Presentation and submitting
6.2 Parallel & non-Parallel Shaft
report
5-6

7 hours

2 hours