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| Course Code | MECH ENG 4140 |
| Course | Sports Engineering III |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
| Term | Semester 2 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 4.5 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | MECH ENG 2019, MECH ENG 2102, MECH ENG 2002, MECH ENG 3101, MECH ENG 3108, MECH ENG 3107 |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | Sports equipment and facilities are an integral part of sportive activity and society. Sophisticated and innovative design of sports equipment and exercise machines enhances the performance of athletes. The huge manufacturing and sales numbers have an impact on the environment. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of 1) aero- and fluid dynamics for sports equipment design, 2) the design of sports facilities and stadia, 3) eco- and sustainable design of sports equipment. Aero- and fluid dynamics includes sports equipment like balls, apparel, and equipment for aeronautical, water, and transportation sports. Sports facilities design includes exercise machines, management and maintenance, as well as safety, structural and energy issues of stadium design. Ecodesign of sports equipment addresses the ecological impact of equipment manufacturing and disposal on the environment and provides solutions for sustainable design. One topic covers the principle of expert witness reports for legal cases. |
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