Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GE 3651 - Computer-Aided Engineering Design

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This is a course in the applications of computing tools to the engineering design. Simulation tools and techniques for virtual prototyping and design optimization will be introduced. A team design project will be undertaken using these modern simulation tools. (prereq: GE 3650 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply the design methodology to design and analyze parts and assemblies of parts
  • Effectively communicate a design in graphics, report writing and oral presentations
  • Use computer tools to solve linear equations
  • Use the CAD package to design parts
  • Use FEA software to analyze stress and strain
  • Use computer tools to prototype and verify a design
  • Work in a work environment to develop and analyze an engineering design
  • Assign and/or divide engineering work in a group environment

Prerequisites by Topic
  • CAD Modeling

Course Topics
  • Review of statics and strength of materials (3 classes)
  • Overview of the design process with CAE (traditional versus concurrent engineering) (1 class)
  • Overview of tolerancing techniques (traditional versus GDT) (2 classes)
  • Definition of project goals, objective and constraints (1 class)
  • Script development for engineering analysis (2 classes)
  • Project conceptual design (2 classes)
  • Advanced CAD topics (enhanced features, assemblies, CAD for analysis) (4 classes)
  • Working drawings for communication of design specifications (3 classes)
  • Overview of the finite element (FE) method (3 classes)
  • Generation of a FE model from CAD (geometric) model (1 class)
  • Linear structural analysis (5 classes)
  • Report writing methods and presentations (3 classes)

Laboratory Topics
  • Statics and Strength of material review of application
  • GDT tolerancing by application
  • Script development for iterative engineering design
  • Advanced CAD topics (enhanced features, assemblies)
  • CAD geometry export and import
  • FEA analysis (linear, structural and buckling)
  • Design presentations

Coordinator
Robert Rizza



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