The Balance of Theory, Simulation, and Projects for Mechanical Component Design Course

Le, Xiaobin; Duva, Anthony William; Jackson, Michael

doi:10.18260/1-2--23122

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“…Beyond system dynamic modeling there is a growing call for an early adoption of modeling and simulation in undergraduate engineering education with the goal of balancing theory, simulation, and project-based content [29]. Li et al [30] describe a simulation-based teaching mode for a mechanical engineering design.…”

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The Case for Systems Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Education

2022

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Systems Thinking is currently a popular topic among the general public as well as in colleges and universities. Systems Thinking helps solve complex problems that cannot be solved using conventional means, helps engineers design functional and reliable systems, and helps to understand why the world looks and behaves as it does. However, Systems Thinking is usually not integrated into engineering curricula; instead, it is either taught as a stand-alone, independent program or course, or it is not taught at all. We believe that this is sub-optimal. Just as mathematics, physics, and computer science are integrated into engineering courses as fundamental tools, so should Systems Thinking be. Here we provide several examples demonstrating the application and benefits of Systems Thinking to a variety of engineering disciplines with the objective of convincing university administrators and instructors to integrate it into every engineering discipline.

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The Case for Systems Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Education

2022

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“…None the less, the creative design engineer demonstrably capable in CAD based analysis is a highly desirable and valued profile in industry. Engineering educators at Wentworth Institute of Technology [5] and others of the ASEE [6] have regularly written of teaching philosophies and case studies around strategic use of FEA in mechanical design. In this conference series we have considered the integration of engineering fundamentals in design projects [7], innovation in machine elements [8], and specific simulation types such as topology [9].…”

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Towards a New Standard for Fea Methodology and Presentation in Product Design Portfolios

Maclachlan¹

2022

DS 117: Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2022), London S

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This paper presents the outputs from a taxonomy of senior year Product Design student projects uncovering common trends in the application of computer-based simulation, primarily Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the delivery of creative product solutions. The 2 cohorts within the analysis develop their own product design briefs and are challenged to integrate their previous knowledge with new project-based learning. Where FEA is a relatively small component of the design curriculum, but one of the most likely forms of analysis within product design engineering work, the successes, mistakes, missed opportunities and shear variety of analysis opportunities can inform developments within FEA pedagogy in design centred engineering. Often students must make considerable leaps to move from familiar textbook problems to their own project work, and it can be difficult for multidisciplinary teaching staff to support the integration of FEA into project work. The paper presents our evolved curriculum thread, and aspects of pedagogy, aiming to link analytical classes with project modules in the middle years, and support senior project students applying FEA techniques to their own design concepts. The paper concludes by summarising future priorities towards consistent excellence and attainment for product design centred FEA methodology and its presentation within the design portfolio.

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“…With extensive applications of simulation technology in the actual process of production design, employers impose higher requirements for graduates in computer-aided technology. Some experts, such as Le [2], emphasized that mechanical engineering education is transforming from teaching theory into practical applications, and they believed that the teaching mode, which is combined with theoretical teaching, simulation technology, and engineering practices, is the optimum technique to adapt to current teaching environment. Nevertheless, computer-aided technology courses in the undergraduate training system of mechanical engineering and related professions are taught for a few hours, and contents are simple.…”

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Teaching Mode of Mechanical Design Course based on Simulation Analysis Technology

Wei

Ding

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Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Learn.

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Mechanical design course covers various contents, and most of them are complex theoretical knowledge. However, current teaching modes in China mainly combine textbook with PPT (PowerPoint) created in advance. This monotonous mode cause students to lose interests in their curriculum, and knowledge becomes difficult to gain. To improve teaching effectiveness, we propose a novel teaching mode by applying simulation technology to a particular mechanical design course. Using the chapter of gear transmission as an example, we also introduce a specific approach. Comparing traditional modes with the proposed mode, we demonstrate that combining simulation analysis technology with the content of mechanical design course can enrich the teaching process and improve students’ learning interests. The proposed approach can also help students analyze and solve problems with relevant knowledge and enhance their practical abilities. Thus, these students can satisfy the requirements of modern society for mechanical engineering graduates.

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The Balance of Theory, Simulation, and Projects for Mechanical Component Design Course

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

The Case for Systems Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Education

The Case for Systems Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Education

Towards a New Standard for Fea Methodology and Presentation in Product Design Portfolios

Teaching Mode of Mechanical Design Course based on Simulation Analysis Technology

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