Sufficiency in geometry and linear algebra.

Overview

Computer aided design aims at developing engineering design skills with a particular focus on the proficient use of modern CAD-integrated analysis tools.

Learning Outcomes

After the course the student should be able to

* acquire detailed knowledge and understanding of the most recent advances in 3D computer aided design.

* know the fundamental building blocks for creating parametric geometry.

The exam consists of two cascaded parts (maximum overall duration: three hours).

The first part is closed book (duration: one hour); the student is asked to illustrate some theoretical topics.

The second part, that starts when the student has completed the first part (duration: two hours), consists in modelling, using CATIA, a given mechanical/aeronautical component and outputting the detail drawing.

Introduction: CAD/CAM/CAE systems in the industrial product development cycle.

Geometric modeling methods and techniques.

The representation schemes of solid geometry: CSG, B-rep, finite elements, schemes by enumeration of occupied spaces .

2D and 3D geometric transformations.

CATIA V5: Introduction

CATIA V5: The sketching

CATIA V5: Part Design

CATIA V5: Assembly Design

CATIA V5: Generative Shape Design

CATIA V5: Drawing

Lee Kunwoo, “Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems”, Addison Wesley Longman
•Mortenson M.E.,“GeometricModelling”,John Wiley and Sons,1997.
•Ibrahim Zeid,“Mastering CAD/CAM”, McGrawHill
•Michel Michaud,CATIA-Core Tools, McGrawHill
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