The present class introduces engineering students to computer aided design (CAD) concepts and techniques that include two- and three-dimensional drawing presentation, methods of graphic communication, data analysis, and design synthesis and production methods.
Prerequisite(s):
Basic computer skills
Textbook(s) and/or
other materials:
AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial - First Level: 2D Fundamentals
by Randy H. Shih, Jack Zecher with 180-day term license for AutoCAD 2010, SDC Publications, ISBN: 978-1-58503-500-7
Engineering Design with SolidWorks 2009 & MultiMedia CDby David C. Planchard & Marie P. Planchard, SDC Publications ISBN: 978-1-58503-489-5
Course learning outcomes:
Learn how to communicate technical information graphically without ambiguity to engineers, scientists, executives, manufacturers, and customers using a well defined set of Computer Aided Design standards and tools.
Understand basic two-dimensional Computer Aided Design skills with engineering applications.
Improve visualization of objects in 2D and 3D.
It teaches projections, dimensions, and other foundations of engineering graphics through 2D and 3D CAD packages.
Improve ability to design parts and ability to assemble parts.
Learn how to convey technical information to others quickly and accurately using CAD.
Understand how multiple design situations and systematic steps combine to produce successful projects.
Learn the concepts of multi-views, pictorial projections, section views, auxiliary views, dimensioning.
Understand different CAD packages for various engineering design purposes, and know their strengths and weaknesses.
Carry out a creative engineering design project where the CAD concepts and skills learned are applied.
Develop the ability to combine ideas, scientific and engineering principles, and often existing products into solution of a problem through an organized and orderly approach.
Topics covered:
This course provides basic engineering skills to design objects. It provides students understanding of 2D computer aided design skills and advanced 3D parametric feature-based CAD modeling to create complex parts and assemblies. It is the way to make engineering drawing easier, faster, and more precise. At the same time, CAD skills are now essential for computer-integrated manufacturing, stress-strain analysis, kinetic analysis, and computational fluid dynamics.
Learning outcome (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 Learning outcome (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice: 1, 10
