MECH3110 Mechanical Design 1 (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.1/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
MECH3110 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 机械设计1
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This course has been designed to build upon the systematic approach to problem-solving and design that was previously introduced in other related coursework. The primary focus of this course will be mathematical modelling for design applications, including the analysis of force flow through components and assemblies, the design of dynamically-loaded bolted connections and welded joints, as well as the design of power transmission systems such as shafts, gears, belt and cha…
MECH3110 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).
On Reddit: "mech3110 - super big group project, very important to have a good group tho. if you have a good group you will do very well. there’s a practical project components with a bridge and cart that you design a gearbox for mech3610 - pretty easy even if you struggled with fluids or th…"
On Reddit: "1. I only understood what mechanical engineering was in second year. MMAN2300 dynamics, MMAN2400 solids, MMAN2700 thermo, MMAN2600 fluids and MECH3110 mech design 1 (NOT 2100!) are all essentially the pinnacle of mechanical engineering. Elec1111 and MMAN3200 also play a part. 2.…"
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Q: Is MECH3110 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MECH3110, and when is it offered?
A: MECH3110 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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