1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

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 reading
Crawford, R.J., Plastics Engineering. 2nd edn, Oxford, Pergamon
Press, 1987
Roe, G., Elements of Metalworking Theory. London, Edward
Arnold, 1979
MM608 Manufacturing Technology
lli credit points li hours per week Hawthorn
Assessment: assignments and tests
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing
Technology
Content
Automation and automated assembly CAM, CAD,
manufacturing systems. NC robots feeding orientation and
placement.
Advanced analysis of forming and cutting load bounding.
Redundant work. Comparison with SLF. Heat generated.
Metal flow. Treatment of curved dies and curved fields.
Axisymmetric problems.
Hodwarm working revision of background metallurgy.
Stress, strain and strain rate rules. Friction and lubrication.
Tool materials. Analysis of processes.
Polymer processing - comparison of techniques of polymer
processing, e.g. extrusion, injection moulding,
thermoforming and blow moulding for the production of
particular components. Selection and costing with the
optimisation of the use of the materials. Comparison of
thermoset versus thermoplastic materials using elastomers
and examples.
Calendering and coating. Manufacture of PVC products.
Analysis of film blowing and printing.
Recommended readina -
Crawford, R.J., Plastics Engineering. 2nd edn, Oxford, Pergamon
Press, 1987
Kal~akjian, S., ManuJ-acturing Processes for Engineering MatPrials.
2nd edn, Reading, Mass., Addison-Wesley, 1991
Roe, G., Elements ofMetalworking Theory. London, Edward
Arnold, 1979
MM626 Advanced Mathematics
6 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignments/examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Computer Integrated
Manufacture (CIM)
Objectives
To develop an .. understanding . of mathematical techniques for
computer applications.
Content
Computational linear algebra with applications to sparse
matrices and three dimensional geometry. Finite differences
methods in ordinary and partial differential equations.
Interpolation and splines.
MATLAB - the software package will be used through the
whole course.
Recommended reading
Burden, R.L., Faires, J.D. and Reynolds, A.C., Numerical
Analysis. 2nd edn, Boston, Prindle, Weber and Schmidt, 1981
Smith, G.D. Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
with Exercerise and Worked Solutions. London, Oxford University
Press, 1969
MM630 Mathematics and Computing
6 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn Assessment:
assignment/examination
A subject in the Graduate Diploma in Computer Integrated
Manufacture (CIM)
Objectives
This subject aims to develop an understanding of
mathematical and statistical techniques for solving problems
in management science.
Content
Topics are selected from:
Linear programming: simplex method, big M method, two
phase method, duality, dual simplex method, sensitivity,
revised simplex technique, bounded variables, parametic
programming, decompisition, applications, use of computer
packages such as SAS/OR, industrial applications.
Markov chains and queueing theory: stochastic processes,
Markov chains, applications in decision making. Queueing
theory, transient and steady state, general Markov model.
Application of simulation in queueing systems, practical
applcations, use of computer package.
The analysis of variance: revision of inference for two
independent groups, analysis of variance. Non-parametric
methods. Planned and unplanned comparisons.
Multiple linear regression: review of linear regression with
one predictor.
Recommended reading
Lapin, L.L., Probability and Statistics for Modern Engineering. 2nd
edn, Boston, PWS-Kent, 1990
Taha, H.A., Operations Research: An Introduction. 5th edn, New
York, Macmillan, 1992
Winston, W.L., Operations Research: Applications and Algorithms.
3rd ed., Belmont, Calif. Wadsworth, 1994
Keller, G., et al., Statisticsfor Management and Economics: A
Stematic Approach. 2nd ed., Belrnont, Calif. Wadsworth, 1990.