1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Variation of 3D stresdstrain, tensor and matrix notation,
eigenvalves, eigenvectors; static and dynamic analysis. Nonlinear
analysis: plasticity, creep, fracture, thermal effects.
Numerical methods: finite element methods, formulation
and problem solution. Computer solutions and packages.
Finite difference techniques in solid mechanics.
Recommended reading
Logan, D., A First Course in the Finite Element Method. 2nd edn,
Boston, Mass., PWS-Kent, 1992
Timoshenko, S. and Goodier, J.N., Theory of Elasticity. 3rd edn,
New York, McGraw-Hill, 1970
Benham, P.P. and Crawford, R.J., Mechanics of Engineering
Materials. Harlow, England, Longman Scientific & Technical,
1987
Brown, J., Introductory Solid Mechanics. London, Wiley, 1973
Reddy, J.N., An Introduction to the Finite Element Method. New
York, McGraw-Hill, 1984
Vibration and Modal Analysis
The subject includes advanced topics in the theoretical and
experimental analysis of vibration in machines and
structures.
Random vibration; statistical modelling analysis and
measurement. Spectral analysis, analogue and digitaal
methods, filtering, band width, averaging time and error
analysis. Response of linear systems to random forcing.
Modal analysis; experimental evaluation of modal data,
system identification and modification to meet design
specification. Finite element methods, applications packages.
Recommended reading
Meirovitch, L., Elements of Vibration Analysis. New York,
McGraw-Hill, 1975
Newland, D.E., An Introduction to Random Vibrations and
Spectral Analysis. 2nd edn, Harlow, Longmans, 1984
Thornson, W.T., Theory of Vibration With Applications. 3rd edn,
London, Unwin Hyman, 1988
Control Engineering
The subject includes advanced topics in the analysis and
design of engineering control systems.
Topics will be offered from the following list:
Design and compensation of control systems. Non-linear
system analysis by describing functions. Application of
state-space methods. Stochastic control processes. Optimal
and adaptive control systems.
Recommended reading
Dransfield, P., Systems and Control, Part 1 & 2. Clayton, Vic.,
Monash University, 1994
Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering. 2nd edn, Englewood
Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1990
Palm, W.J., Modeling Analysis and Control of Dynamic Systems.
New York, Wiley, 1983
Palm, W.]., Control Systems Enginea'ng. New York, Wiley, 1986
Machine Systems and Simulation
The subject includes advanced application in the analysis,
synthesis and design of machines and mechanisms.
Topics are selected from the following list:
Synthesis of mechanisms and linkages. Mechanism
simulation, single and multi degree of freedom applications.
Kinematics and kinetics of spatial mechanisms, robotic
manipulators. Lubrication and wear of machines, rollers,
bearings, gears and cams elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication of
heavily loaded surfaces. Computer simulation; analogue and
digital dynamic simulation of mechanisms, machines and
engineering systems.
Recommended reading
Cameron, A., Basic Lubrication Theory. 3rd edn, Chichester E.
Horwood, 1981
Doughty, S., Mechanics of Machines. New York, Wiley, 1988
Dowson, D. and Higginson, G.R., Elmto-hydrodynamic
Lubrications. S.I. 2nd edn, Oxford, Pergamon Press, 1977
Fu, K.S., Gonzalez, R.C. and Lee, C.S.G., Robotics Control,
Sensing, Vision and Intelligence. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1987
Groover, M.P., et al. Robotics Technology, Programming and
Applications. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Mabie, H.H. and Reinholtz, C.F., Mechanics and ~ynamics of
Machinery, 4th edn, New York, Wiley, 1987
Paul, B., Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Macbinoy.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1979
Wolf, H., Heat Transfer. New York, Harper and Row, 1983
MM550 Design for Manufacture
9 credit points 5 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: assignments, project work and examination
A subject in the Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing -
Production Stream)
Objectives
This subject aims to provide additional knowledge of
designing tools, machinery and equipment for quality
production.
Content
The modules on design of machinery for production and
industrial robot design provide the basis for the design and
selection of machine tools and robots. Advanced mechanical
design and advanced tooling design with CAD applications
aim to provide basis for more detailed analysis of design
problems with the aid of latest CAD/CAM systems.
Recommended reading
Blake, P. (ed.), Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Amsterdam,
North Holland, 1980
Encarnacao, J. and Krause, F.L. (eds), File Structures and Data
Basesfor CAD Proceedings. Amsterdam, North Holland, 1982
Groover, M.P., Automation, Production Systems &Computet=Aided
Manufacturing. 2nd edn, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice Hall, 1987
MM551 Engineering Technology
9 credit points 6 hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: Examination, assignment, reports
A fifth year subject in the Bachelor of Engineering
(?vlechanical)
Objectives
To provide further studies in topic areas which will enrich
the student's knowledge and understanding of engineering
technology.