TEC3255

Computer-aided design (CAD)

V Kosse

2 points
* 12 lecture hours and 12 laboratory hours
* First semester
* Caulfield

Objectives The student is expected to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of computer-aided design.

Synopsis Conventional approach to design, description of the design process, computer-aided design (CAD), parametric and variational design, engineering analysis, CAD, computer-aided engineering (CAE), integrated database management systems in CAE, optimisation and CAD, optimisation methods, geometry description, isometric projection, description of curves and surfaces, surface creation, solid modelling, construction techniques, applications of solid and surface modelling. Finite-element method and computer-aided design.

Assessment Final test (2 hours): 60%
* Assignments and tests: 40%

Recommended texts

Kosse V Computer aided design, TEC3255 (Course notes) Monash U, 1997
Amirouche F M L Computer aided design and manufacturing Prentice-Hall, 1993
Caddsman CADS MAN reference manual ISR Caddsman Australia, 1993
Hawkes B The CAD/CAM process Pitman, 1991
Rembold N S Computer integrated manufacturing and engineering Addison-Wesley, 1994