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Lecture 1 - Mechanical Design

The document provides an overview of mechanical design and the engineering design process. It describes the goals of mechanical design as meeting factors like performance, aesthetics, cost and robustness. The design process is explained as iterative with steps like planning, concept generation, analysis and communication. Key considerations in mechanical design include stress-strain analysis, surface phenomena, and machine elements like gears and bearings.

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Lecture 1 - Mechanical Design

The document provides an overview of mechanical design and the engineering design process. It describes the goals of mechanical design as meeting factors like performance, aesthetics, cost and robustness. The design process is explained as iterative with steps like planning, concept generation, analysis and communication. Key considerations in mechanical design include stress-strain analysis, surface phenomena, and machine elements like gears and bearings.

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Mechanical Design

Lecture 1
15/05/2024

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Learning Outcomes
• At the end of this lecture, students are expected to:
• Describe the total design activity
• Recognise the iterative steps associated with the design process
• Explain the considerations for a mechanical design
• Recognise the scope of machine elements available

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design of Mechanical Systems (DoMS)
• System
• Different elements arranged to work together as a whole
• Design
• Formulation of a plan to satisfy a particular need
• Engineering Design
• The application of science and engineering methods to prescribe a
component/system
• Must be in sufficient detail to permit its realization
• Mechanical
• Pertaining to machines and tools (machinery)
BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems
Some Simple Designs Used in Healthcare

Slider board Slider sheet


Sit-to-stand lift

Bag ventilator
Bed trapeze (monkey bar) Mechanical lift

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design Aim: Product
• What factors contribute to
the success or failure of a
product?
• Product Design
• Specification of the product

• Production
• Realisation of the product

• Business
• Monetisation of the product

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design Aim: Product
• Product Design
• Function (what does the product
do)

• Form (what makes up the


structure)

• Materials

• Manufacturing processes

• Measures of effectiveness
• Product cost, quality and time to
market

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design Process
• Goal
• To have an optimum design of a system or device within specified constraints
• Size
• Shape
• Materials selection
• Manufacturing process

• Output
• Performs intended function
• No failure
Over-the-wall design, Ullman (2010)

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Goals: Good Design
• Core principles of mechanical design
• Functionality
• Strength
• Durability
• Efficiency

• A good design is assumed to meet certain goals:


• Performance
• Aesthetics
• Cost
• Robustness (Quality)

• Depends on limitless number of variables


• Decision-making (reduce to few variables)
• Knowledge
• Experience

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process
• Common to all disciplines in
engineering
• Can be modified to suit
individual problems

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Result of the Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Engineering Design Process
• Previous slides (12-19) prepared from:
• Garratt J. (1991). Design and Technology. Cambridge University
Press.
• Chapter 1

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Synthesis and Analysis
• Form the bulk of work done during mechanical design
• Synthesis
• Putting together of the solution
• Most challenging/interesting aspect
• Combines separate parts to form the complex whole

• Analysis
• Ensuring the concept meets specifications
• Effects of the part on the whole
• Detailed design
• Failure requires re-synthesis

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design Analysis
• Objective:
• Attempt to predict the stress or deformation in the component

• Methods
• Mechanics of materials theory
• Elasticity theory

• Principles
• Statics
• Equations of equilibrium must be satisfied
• Deformations
• Stress-strain or force-deformation relations must apply to the behaviour of the material
• Geometry
• Each deformed part of the member must fit together with adjacent parts

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Product Design Specification

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Computational Tools
• Useful tools for detailed design and analysis
• Calculators
• Spreadsheets and equation solvers
• Computer-aided design software
• For visualising without costly models, iterations or prototypes
• Enables systematic analysis of design components or system as a whole

• Allow user to document and save completed work in detailed form

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Mechanical Design (Component)
• Technical considerations:
• Stress-strain strength relationships
• Of the bulk of the solid member
• Geometry, size, material properties, etc.

• Surface phenomena
• Friction, wear, lubrication
• Environmental degradation

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Mechanical Design (Component)
• Some machine elements that are of interest
• Bearings
• Gears, belts and chains
SCOPE
• Seals • Energy conversion
• Clutches and brakes • Energy transmission
• Energy storage
• Springs • Locating
• Fasteners • Friction reduction
• Switching
• Enclosures • Sensors
• Etc.
• Microcontrollers

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Design Considerations
• Things the engineer must make decisions on to achieve desired goal

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Challenges in Mechanical Design
• Complexity
• Cost management
• Innovation
• Sustainability

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Future Trends in Mechanical Design
• Automation (AI and Machine Learning)
• Sustainable Materials
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration*

Werk24 (https://werk24.io/)

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Code of Ethics for Engineers
• Canon 1:

“Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the
public in the performance of their professional duties”

http://www.mtengineers.org/pd/NSPECodeofEthics.pdf
https://www.nspe.org/

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


Safety Guidelines
• National Safety Council (www.nsc.org)
• Eliminate hazards and minimize risk
• Incorporate safety devices
• Provide warning devices
• Develop safe operating procedures
• Train
• Use protective equipment

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems


References/Recommended Reading
• Ullman, D. The Mechanical Design Process. McGraw-Hill Education; 2009.
• Haik, Y., Shahin, T.M. and Sivaloganathan, S. Engineering Design Process.
Cengage Learning; 2010
• Norton, R.L. Machine Design: An Integrated Approach. Pearson Prentice Hall;
2006.
• Juvinall, R.C. and Marshek, K.M. Fundamentals of Machine Component Design,
5th Edition. John Wiley & Sons; 2011.
• Childs, P.R.N. and Design, D. Mechanical Design, 2nd edition. Elsevier; 2004

BMEN 308: Design of Mechanical Systems

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