Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Undergraduate Students:200 credit points
Postgraduate Students:
Nil
Aims and objectives
This unit aims to provide an appreciation of the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools available to the manufacturing industry, and practical experience in their use.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Identify the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools and their applications in the manufacturing industry A3.
2. Apply computer modelling and analysis software tools in the design process (K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
3. Create and analyse surface models to assist the design process (K2, K3)
4. Create and analyse simple kinematic mechanisms (K1, K2, K3).
5. Evaluate CAD/CAE simulation results against experimental results (K1, K2, S2, A2, A4, A6, A7)
6. Describe the advances in modelling and the techniques available to industry, including virtual reality K4, A2, A3, A4.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Identify the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools and their applications in the manufacturing industry A3.
2. Apply computer modelling and analysis software tools in the design process (K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
3. Create and analyse surface models to assist the design process (K2, K3)
4. Create and analyse simple kinematic mechanisms (K1, K2, K3).
5. Evaluate CAD/CAE simulation results against experimental results (K1, K2, S2, A2, A4, A6, A7)
6. Describe the advances in modelling and the techniques available to industry, including virtual reality K4, A2, A3, A4.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (12 hours), Computer Laboratory Work (24 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx.114 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx.114 hours)
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULO’s |
| Examination | Individual | 40-60% | 1,2,3,4,6 |
| Project Reports | Group | 40-60% | 2,3,4,5 |
(i) an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Teamwork skills
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork skills
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Introduction: Simulation, development, design, prototyping, experimentation, available systems, applications.
• FEM and FEA: Fundamentals, 2D and 3D elements, modelling techniques, mesh generation, linear static, dynamic, transient, structural, kinematic, sensitivity studies, optimisation.
• Space Curves and Surfaces: Theory, parametric representation of curves and surfaces, relationship to CAD, curvature, smoothing, applications.
• Parametric Design: Introduction to parametric design, hierarchy of parametric systems, optimisation, form-feature design, applications.
• Kinematic Modelling: Elements of kinematic models, techniques, mechanisms, applications.
• Emerging technologies: Virtual reality, types of VRs, virtual product development, applications, global trends.
• FEM and FEA: Fundamentals, 2D and 3D elements, modelling techniques, mesh generation, linear static, dynamic, transient, structural, kinematic, sensitivity studies, optimisation.
• Space Curves and Surfaces: Theory, parametric representation of curves and surfaces, relationship to CAD, curvature, smoothing, applications.
• Parametric Design: Introduction to parametric design, hierarchy of parametric systems, optimisation, form-feature design, applications.
• Kinematic Modelling: Elements of kinematic models, techniques, mechanisms, applications.
• Emerging technologies: Virtual reality, types of VRs, virtual product development, applications, global trends.
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.