Students are required to submit an electronic copy of their completed assignment via the
Assignments section of Canvas and follow any specific instructions. Any change to this instruction
will be advised via Canvas.

In line with Faculty policy for late submission of coursework, any work submitted up to a week late
will be capped at 40%. Coursework submitted after this time will receive 0%.

In case of illness or other issues affecting your studies please refer to the University Mitigating
Circumstances policy. Guidance on mitigating circumstances can be found on MyKingston:

https://mykingston.kingston.ac.uk/myfaculty/sec/secstudentsupportMC/Pages/Mitigating
Circumstances.aspx
Please note that if you submit a piece of work you have judged yourself fit to undertake the
assessment and cannot claim mitigating circumstances retrospectively.

Guidance on avoiding academic assessment offences such as plagiarism and collusion can be
found on MyKingston > Academic Regulations

Module Learning Outcomes

The following module learning outcomes and professional body learning outcomes are tested in
this assessment:

(1) Use finite element modelling (FEM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) to model simple
structures (PSRB Learning Outcome: D3,D6,P1i)

Assessment task and specific terms

Computer aided design of an aircraft’s radial engine using SolidWorks

For this assignment you are required to model and assemble an aircraft’s radial engine in the first
cad assignment.

1. Crankshaft 2. Crankshaft counterweight 3. Crankshaft pin 4. piston
5. Piston ring 6.connecting rod 7. Connecting rod hub 8. Crankcase pin 9. Crankcase

Section view of the
engine