Who am I?

Born in Pendang, Kedah

B. Eng. Mechanical/System from

University of Putra Malaysia (1989)

Worked at several private companies since
(1990-2009)
Master of Innovation & Engineering Design from
University of Putra Malaysia (2009)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering since January 2010
Research interest: Product & Machine Design

MEC 531 - COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon course completion, students should be able to
CO1

Apply the basic concept of mechanical design process and the

design of machine element towards the design of mechanical
system [PO1, LO1]{C3};

CO2

Select machine components based on standard codes and

practices [PO2, LO2]{P4}.

CO3

Develop a practical sustainable engineering design project [PO3,

LO3, SS1]{C5}; [PO4, LO2,]{P7}; [PO5, LO3, SS1]{A4}; [PO9, LO6,
SS4]{A4};[PO10, LO7, SS5]{P4}.

CO4

Work independently as well as in group during the design

process [PO8, LO5, SS3]{A4}; [PO12, LO9, SS7]{A4}.

CO5

Produce and present technical report in a structured format and

professional manner [PO6, LO6, SS4]{A3}, [PO7, LO4, SS2]{P5}.

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 CONTENT AND COMPLETION PERIODS

Week

2-4

Hours

Topics
Part A: Mechanical Design
Process
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to
5 hours
Mechanical Design Process

Week

Integrated Design Project (IDP)

1-4

1.1 The Phases of Design

1.2 Sustainable Development
1.3 Health & Safety regulations
and legal issues
CHAPTER 2: Integrated
7 hours
Engineering Design
2.1 Problem identification and
8 hours definition
2.2 Product design specifications;
Quality Function Deployment
TEST I (QFD)
2.3 Concept development,
evaluation and selection
2.4 Product Cost Analysis

Phase I

Brainstorming; initiate ideas

and explore concepts.
Individual work (produce 3
design concept of a product).
Form group and choose 3 best
design concept (max 5 person/
group)
Collecting information
through patent search,
engineering hand book, or
other resources to improve the
concept design.

Continue Phase II
5-6

7 hours

CHAPTER 3: Design considerations:

Constraints and Criteria
3.1 Budgeting and time factor
3.2 Product safety, liability, risk and
quality plans
3.3 Product Sustainability;
Environmental and social effects;
Maintainability
3.4 Design for assembly and
disassembly
3.5 Design for manufacture; Material
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

Phase II

5-9
-

10 hours

Make selection of one

design model considering
among others, specification
and design requirement to
include cost, environment,
safety, materials selection.
Manufacturing etc.
Prepare and produce work
schedule.

Continue Phase III

9-10 9 hours

CHAPTER 5: Design of Mechanical

Joints

TEST 2

5.1 Removal Joint- Screw & Bolts

5.2 Permanent Joint- Welded

11-14 5 hours

CHAPTER 6: Design of Power

Transmission

10-13

Phase III

Design of device to include

assembly drawing and
8 hours production drawing of the
elements (Blue print)

14

6.1 Gears
6.2 Parallel & non-Parallel Shaft

Presentation

Presentation and submitting

report
2 hours

ASSESSMENTS
The overall assessment for the course will be as follows:
Course Work
Test 1
Test 2
Final Report
Final Presentation
Progress assessment
Minutes of meeting/activity log
Peer assessment
Final Examination
Total
:

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

100%
20%
20%
20%
15%
10%
10%
5%
0%
100%

MARKING SCALE : Range Code M3

4.00

A+

90 100

2.33

C+

55 59

4.00

80 89

2.00

50 54

3.67

A-

75 79

1.67

C-

47 49

3.33

B+

70 74

1.33

D+

44 46

3.00

65 69

1.00

40 43

2.67

B-

60 64

0.67

30 39

0.00

0 29

TEXTBOOK
Recommended Textbook: R. Budynas and J. Nisbett , Shighlys
Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th edition in SI Units, McGraw- Hill,
2008.
1. G. Dieter, L. Schmidt, Engineering Design, 4th edition, McGraw
Hill International Edition, 2009.
2. Hall, Holowenko, Laughlin, Theory and Problems of Machine
Design, Schaums Outline Series, SI (Metric) Edition, McGraw
Hill International Edition 1982.
3. Tyler G. Hicks, P.E., Machine Design Calculations Reference
Guide, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1987.
4. B.J. Itamrock, B. O. Jacobson and S. R. Schmid, Fundamentals
of Machine Element, 2nd Edition, Graw- Hill, 2005
5. A. Ugural, Mechanical Design: An Integrated Approach,
International Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2004.
6. M. F. Spotts, T.E. Shoup, and L.E. Hornberger, Design of
Machine Elements 8th Edition, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2004.

Program Outcomes
PO1
PO2
PO3
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
PO8
PO9

PO10
PO11
PO12

Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals

Ability to acquire in-depth technical competencies in a specific engineering
discipline
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
Ability to utilize systems approach to design and evaluate operational
performance.
Ability to undertake the principles of design for sustainable development.
Ability to practice professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to
them
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and the community at large.
Ability to function effectively individually and in a group
Ability to undertake social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of
a professional engineer.
Ability to recognize the need to undertake life-long learning, and possessing or
acquiring the capacity to do so.
Ability to demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills.
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Project Title:
Design of Medical Stretcher
Design of Lalang Extractor
Design of Sport Device
Design of Milkshake Device

Sample Design Projects

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MEC531 - MACHENICAL ENGINEERING

DESIGN I

Be innovative!
Communicate well!
Have Fun!