Mechanical Engineering

432. Computer-Aided Design.  Design process using CAD software.  Solid modeling, finite element modeling and simulation.  Students are required to design an original project in one or more of the following areas:  solid mechanics, mechanisms, or heat transfer.  Two two-hour laboratories. 3 Lectures (3 credits)

Prerequisites: MECH 323 and MECH 336

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

• Model a mechanical system using a CAD software package.

• Design a mechanical system using solid modeling and finite element analysis.

• Write and present a report describing their CAD design project.

Course Syllabus:

Textbook:

IDEAS Students Guide, Published by SDRC, 1998.

Topics:

1. Introduction to concept of finite element analysis

2. Solid modeling

3. Computer simulation

ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:

Engineering Science: 3 credits (100%)

Prepared by:  Dr. Zella Kahn-Jetter   Date: March, 2002