1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Objectives
To provide students with a sound introduction to basic
computer architecture, interfacing and networking
principles as they relate to advanced manufacturing
technology and mechatronic systems.
Content
Boolean algebra, number systems, Karnaugh maps,
sequential state machines and microprocessor architecture.
Memory technology and mapping (addressing). Computer
bus structures. Microprocessor programming levels
(assembly and machine code), basic operating systems and
compilers. Computer interfacing techniques, isolation and
buffering devices. Amplifiers (analog + PWM),
transformers, A/O and D/A conversion, opto-isolation.
Recommended reading
Madhu, S., Linear Circuit Analysis. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,
Prentice Hall, 1988
Paynter, R., Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits. 2nd edn,
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1991
Prestopnik, R., Digrtal Electronics. Philadelphia, Saunders College
Publishing, 1990
Toncich, D.J., Computer Architecture and Interfacing to
Mechatronic Systems. Brighton, Vic. Chrystobel Engineering, 1994
MM471 Numerical Engineering
4 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: tutorial assignments and examination
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical)
Objectives
To develop an understanding of the mathematics of Finite
Element Analysis and the application of FEA to engineering
problems.
Content
Interpolation of data. Lagrange polynomial. Inner products
and orthogonality. Piecewise linear and quadratic Lagrange
interpolation. Method of weighted residuals for ordinary
differential equations with homogeneous and nonhomogeneous
boundary conditions. Linear and cubic
Hermite basis functions, applications including beam
problems. Three dimension, boundary condition, mesh
generation. Introduction to STRAND 6.1; zone based mesh
generation, linear analysis, dynamic analysis, load and
reaction recovery. Examples and assignments on finite
element analysis, using a microcomputer based finite
element program.
Recommended readings
Burnett, D.S., Finite E~ement Analysis From Concepts to
Applications. Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley, 1987
Easton, A., Robb, P. and Singh, M., Approximation and Infinite
Element Method. Swinburne Press, 1993
Prenter, P.M., Splines and Variational Methods. 3rd edn, New
York, Wiley, 1989
STRAND 6.1 Manual, Sydney, G + D Computing, 1993
Cook, R.D. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis.
3rd edn, New York, Wiley, 1989
Logan, D.L., A First Course in the Finite Element Method. Boston,
Mass., PWS-Kent, 1985
STRAND 6.1 Manual. Sydney, G + D Computing, 1993
MM472 Manufacturing Technology
12 credit points fi hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: assignments and tests
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing - Production Stream)
Content
Mathematical analysis of forming equilibrium analysis of
common working processes, e.g. wire drawing/strip
drawing/extrusion/tube drawing/forging. Redundant work,
friction and lubrication.
Deformation mechanics slip line field applied to forming
problems metal flow.
Polymeric materials blow moulding parison production
including parison programming. Closing, blowing and
ejection. Cooling systems including economic analysis of
specialised cooling. Stretch blowing moulding effects on the
materials and products and production economics in
particular. Injection moulding. Introduction to moldflow.
Rubber compounding and vulcanisation.
Vibration and noise revision of theory of vibration for
multi-degree of freedom systems including viscous and
hysteretic damping. Vibration isolation, transmission and
measurement. Equivalent systems. Chatter and stability.
Sound transmission, power, intensity sound absorption.
Insulation, resonance, noise rating. Noise control and
measurement.
Recommended readings
Crawford, R.J., Plastics Enginem'ng. 2nd edn, Oxford, Pergamon
Press, 1987
Roe, G., Elements ofMetalworking Theory. London, Edward
Arnold, 1979
MM480 Facilities Planning and Design
7 credit points 3 hours per week Hawthorn
A fourth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Manufacturing - Production Stream)
Objectives
To introduce methods of analysis and planning of facilities
layout considering products, processes, effective material
handling facilities, etc. Relevant quantitative techniques such
as queueing theory, location models, will be introduced
whkre the; are needed for design of facilities.
Content
Significance and Objectives and strategies in facilities design.
Product development market research, forecasting, design.
Process development/planning. Capacity planning
schedules, machines, manpower tools. Material handling
requirements; principles, selection, design. Storage and -
warehousing. Spacing and activity relationship. Layout
design, conventional and computer aided approaches.
Analytical models used: queueing, location models. Facility
design for JIT; WCM.
Recommended reading
Tompkins, J. and White, J.A., Facilities Planning. New York,
Wiley, 1984