MXEN3003

MXEN3003: Design of Mechanical Components

Student reviews for MXEN3003 at Curtin University. See ratings, workload, grades, and honest feedback from Curtin students.

View in Curtin Handbook

MXEN3003 student reviews

No reviews of MXEN3003 yet. Be the first: the workload it really took, how it was assessed, and whether you would take it again.

Which units require MXEN3003?

MXEN3003 is a prerequisite for 1 unit.

MCEN4011

What is MXEN3003 about?

This unit gives a brief introduction to many aspects of mechanical design. Topics include load analysis, equilibrium and free body diagrams, deflection and stiffness, energy absorption, three dimensional stress and combined stresses, and Mohr’s circle representation. Stress concentration factors and residual stresses are also considered, along with column buckling, impact loading, failure theories and introduction to fatigue failure. Finally, students will be introduced to the concept of safety factors, and a brief analysis of threaded fasteners and power screws, and design of welded joints subjected to static loading.

Quick tips

One-line things worth knowing. No full review required.

Be the first. One line on the assessments, the pace, or what to start early.

Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (1092)

Field of Education030701 Mechanical Engineering

Handbook View Official Handbook Page →

How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

PrerequisitesSelect One

MCEN1000Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics 100