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http://files.solidworks.com/ nternal!arketing/ "#$st %anuary #&$'( !odule )itle: Advanced Mechanical Design and Materials . !odule *ode:

6ME503

*oursework +ssignment +ssignment )itle:

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Material Selection and Finite Element Analysis Sim lation

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!ntrod ction
-ndertaking this assignment will enable you to disseminate your materials selection and stress analysis knowledge to a wider audience through articulation in the form of a technical report. t will also allow you to apply this knowledge through the use of stress analysis software for undertaking engineering design analysis, followed by analytical decisions based on achieved results. *ompletion of this assignment will provide an element of Professional .evelopment through improvement in: writing accurately and effectively in a )echnical /eport format, providing data analysis and interpolation process, interpretation of numerical information, as well as developing sufficient mathematical and data analysis skills.

"earning # tcomes
0n successful completion of this assignment, the student should be able to:1 +pply advanced materials concepts to the analysis of specific high technology components in case studies to enhance performance. 2ormulate the stress analysis relevant to a range of situations.

The $rief 3ection $ *omponent / Part 3election "&4 of weighting(

2or the initial part of your assessment, you need to make a personal selection of a component or part and ensure that you will be able to conduct hand calculations, modelling and simulation, be careful with the comple5ity of the component you choose as too big a task can lead to time and planning issues. Please let the module leader know, if you are unable to select any component. 6int: t is better if the component has a failure already

3ection # 6and calculation and material selection "'&4 of weighting1'& !arks !a5(
2or this section you must provide a free body diagram of your component and provide an analysis of the loading for the component when at ma5imum duty.
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You need to think about how the load will be applied to the component, where the constraints are, etc. )he details for your hand calculation and free body diagram M%ST be conducted on the component and shown in the report. Proper material indices should be established based on operating condition and other generic criteria "such as cost, eco friendliness(. )he initial material selection "using *73( can be based on the hand calculation results, with refinements added once information has been captured from the simulation by applying advanced material concept Hint: Detailed reasoning for choosing an appropriate material (based on the application of material merit indices such as the cost, eco friendliness) will be advantageous. onsider a weighting matri! to provide an in depth evaluation.

3ection ' !odelling "$&4 of weighting1$& !arks !a5(

)he *+. model !-3) be modelled and owned by the student. 3olid8orks #&$#/#&$' student version "when it is available( M%ST be used as the main *+. software.

3ection 9 3oftware +nalysis "9&4 of weighting:9& !arks !a5(

)he software output validation M%ST be conducted on every aspect of simulation. Hint: onsider reviewing the online tutorials for the validation process.

+ minimum of three or more 2inite 7lement +nalysis 3imulation M%ST be chosen from simulations such as 3tatic, Pressure, ;uckling, )hermal, Vertical <ravity, 6ori=ontal <ravity, Vibration, .rop test and/or Pressure vessel design analysis. )his will continue with .esign 0ptimisation which M%ST $E %SED. +fter completing the .esign 0ptimisation, you need to re1run the previous simulations and 2atigue analysis to ensure you>re your improved design meets the re?uirement. )he report will re?uire all the evidence that such analyses have been conducted. Hint: "mages mean nothing without an e!planation and annotations

3ection @ /eport "#&4 weighting:#& !arks !a5(

)his should be a report or essay of '&&& words "A$&4(. t should be a reflection on the design parameters, materials, 27+ analysis and recommendation of improving the design. t is up to you how you interpret thisB it should be based on critical reflection of this assignment. t may be that you wish to include e5periences/opportunities you see in your work place or the real world. You may wish to research triumphs/failures of 27+
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"Sciencedirect&com( and how they relate to your e5perience in this assignment. You may discuss organisations, costs etc. t is open1ended "but the number of words you write isn>tC(

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!arking !atri5
Section 3ection $ *omponent / Part 3election 3ection # 6and calculation and material selection 3ection ' !odelling 3ection 9 3oftware +nalysis 3ection @ /eport "#& !arks( /eport Dayout1/eferences1 use of mages etc. .epth of 3tudy Ma' Mar( Availa)le &4 '&4 $&4 9&4 $&4 $&4

Total +eading Materials

100*

!odule lecture and support notes. 3ee also module reading list Please do look on the 3olid8orks 3imulation )utorial under Pressure Vessel to give you an idea on how to conduct the simulation. ,ote: )hese sources are guides only to commonly available material. 3tudents will also be e5pected to consult other relevant source material.

S )mission +e, irements e13ubmission

n order to reduce unnecessary travel and ?ueuing time for students, the -niversity has moved to electronic submission "e3ubmission( of all assignments where this is possible. Your tutor will advise you if this is not the case for the assignments of this module. 3tart by taking a look at the e3ub website www.derby.ac.uk/esub as this is the main site supporting students with e3ubmission and provides support documents and videos to talk you through the whole process. You will also find a printable guide n the +ssessments area of your module called Electronic S )mission - ide for St dents this will talk you through the submission process and guide you to further resources to help you submit your work. )he assignment report element will need to be !+E !-! of ''&& words "'&&& "A$&4((. in length. Your report must be submitted by uploading through the /eport +ssignment drop bo5 for )urnitin before the date and time stated on the cover sheet. Your 27+ files must be submitted through the 27+ 2ile +ssessment drop bo5 /emember to save all 2iles in one .irectory and then add to a Fip file so all your work is compressed into one file. ;oth drop bo5es are available on course resources. 3ee image below.

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/eport 3ubmission .rop ;o5 "through )urnitin( 27+ 2iles "Fipped( drop bo5

3ubmission .ate
/efer to front sheet.

75tenuating *ircumstances
n line with the -niversity policy on 75ceptional 75tenuating *ircumstances "77*(, e5tensions for hand1in of work will only be given by following the procedures and guidelines provided for 77* on the university website at www.derby.ac.uk/eec. .o are reminded that personal comp ter/printer crashes or errors are not considered to )e accepta)le reasons for the granting of an e'tension to the hand in date& "ate s )mission 0ill )e penalised

Plagiarism
+n Gacademic offenceH is committed when a student tries to gain improper advantage for her/himself, or not following the +cademic /egulations, concerning any part of the assessment process. Please refer to the '/s statement on page I': http://www.derby.ac.uk/files/'rsJ#&$$1$#.pdf

/eading !aterials
!odule lecture and support notes http://www.sisconet.com/downloads/mmsovrlg.pdf G0verview K ntroduction to the !anufacturing !essage 3pecification "!!3(H, $II@ +lso /efer to module reading list within the module handbook
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,ote: )hese sources are guides only to commonly available material. You will also be e5pected to consult other relevant source material according to the nature of the subject.

+ssessment *riteria
+ll grades given for assignment work are provisional until confirmed or otherwise by the relevant e5aminations board. )he grading scales that applies within the -niversity *redit 2ramework in association with each grade as shown overleaf:

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