Subject Description Form

Subject Code Subject Title Credit Value Level Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion Objectives ISE418 Computer-Aided Product Design 3 4 Nil This subject provides students with 1. 2. basic knowledge of various computer-aided engineering theories and technologies in product design; skills to develop product design solutions using various computer-aided engineering tools.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to a. b. c. d. e. apply three-dimensional transformations and viewing operations in computer-aided product design; apply curve, surface, and solid modelling in computer-aided product design; apply finite element analysis (FEA) in product design; understand product data management (PDM) technologies and the acquisition of PDM systems; understand and appreciate virtual engineering technologies and how they can be applied to product life-cycle design. Three-Dimensional Transformations and Viewing Operations 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.

Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus

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Virtual Engineering Virtual reality, virtual prototype, virtual processing, virtual assembly.

Teaching/Learning Methodology

A mixture of lectures, tutorials, and student-centred learning activities is used 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 Intended Learning Outcomes

Specific assessment methods/tasks

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Intended subject learning outcomes to be assessed a b c d e

1.Individual lab reports or tests 2. Group lab reports 3. Examination Total

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 threedimensional 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 Effort Expected Class contact: Lectures weeks
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Laboratory work/Case studies/Tutorials 21 Hrs. 3 hours/week for 7 weeks Other student study effort: Coursework Preparation for tests and the final examination Total student study effort Reading List and References 1. 2. 3. 4. 50 Hrs. 30 Hrs. 122 Hrs.

Anand, V.B. 1993, Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons Zeid, I. 2005, Mastering CAD/CAM/Ibrahim Zeid., McGraw-Hill Fan, D. (Ed.) 1998, Virtual Reality for Industrial Applications, Springer Moaveni, S. 2008, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, Pearson Prentice Hall

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