Subject Description Form
Subject Code ISE418
Subject Title Computer-Aided Product Design
Credit Value 3
Level 4
Pre-requisite/Co- Knowledge of set theory and calculus requisite/Exclusion
Objectives This subject provides students with
1. basic knowledge of various computer-aided engineering theories and technologies in product design;
2. skills to develop product design solutions using various computer-aided engineering tools.
Intended Learning Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to Outcomes a. apply three-dimensional transformations and viewing operations in computer-aided product design;
b. apply curve, surface, and solid modelling in computer-aided product design;
c. apply finite element analysis (FEA) in product design;
d. understand product data management (PDM) technologies and the acquisition of PDM systems;
e. understand and appreciate virtual engineering technologies and how they can be applied to product life-cycle design.
Subject Synopsis/ 1. Three-Dimensional Transformations and Viewing Operations Indicative Syllabus Homogenous coordinates, rigid motions, scalings, shearings, projections.
2. Geometric Modelling
Curve modelling, surface modelling, solid modelling.
3. Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Basic theory, processes, and techniques of FEA.
4. Product Data Management (PDM)
Categories of functionality, utility function, and PDM system architectures.
5.10.2016 5. Virtual Engineering
Virtual reality, virtual prototype, virtual processing, virtual assembly.
Teaching/Learning A mixture of lectures, tutorials, and student-centred learning activities is used Methodology to achieve the above outcomes. Case studies and exercises are provided in the tutorials to reinforce the theories, methodologies, and tools introduced in the lectures. Some material is covered using a problem-based format where this advances the learning objectives. Other material is covered through directed study to enhance the students’ “learning to learn” ability. Some case studies, largely those based on consultancy experience, are used to integrate these topics and demonstrate to students how the various techniques are interrelated and applied in real-life situations.
Assessment Methods in Alignment with Specific assessment % Intended subject learning outcomes to Intended Learning methods/tasks weighting be assessed Outcomes a b c d e
1.Individual 10% assignments, lab reports or tests
2. Group lab reports 30%
3. Examination 60%
Total 100%
Individual lab reports or tests are used to assess students’ understanding of three-dimensional transformation, viewing operations, and curve, surface, and solid modelling, and their ability to apply these in computer-aided product design. The coursework is designed to develop students’ understanding of PDM and virtual engineering technologies, and their ability to apply these in product design.
Group lab reports are assigned to assess whether students truly understand three-dimensional transformations, viewing operations, and curve, surface modeling and can apply them in graphing. They are also used to assess whether students can apply FEA in product design.
A final examination is given to assess whether students truly understand three- dimensional transformations, viewing operations, and curve, surface, and solid modelling and how to use them. It also assesses students’ understanding of FEA and knowledge of how to apply it in product design, and their understanding of PDM and virtual engineering technologies and how to apply these in product design.
Student Study Class contact:
5.10.2016 Effort Expected . Lectures 3 hours/week for 7 21 Hrs. weeks
. Laboratory work/Case studies/Tutorials 18 Hrs. 3 hours/week for 6 weeks
Other student study effort:
. Coursework 50 Hrs.
. Preparation for tests and the final examination 30 Hrs.
Total student study effort 119 Hrs.
Reading List and 1. Anand, V.B., Computer graphics and geometric modeling for engineers, References John Wiley & Sons, 1993.
2. Bungartz, H.J., Griebel, M., Zenger, C. 2004, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Charles River Media 2/e
3. Burdea, G. 2003, Virtual Reality Technology, Wiley-Interscience 2/e
4. Lee, K.W., Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE systems, Addison-Wesley, 1999.
5. Moaveni, S. 2015, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, Pearson Prentice Hall 4/e
6. Zeid, I. 2005, Mastering CAD/CAM, McGraw-Hill
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