Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation
Overview
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.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Undergraduate degree
200 Credit Points
Postgraduate degree
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Design methods, material science and mechanics of structures, CAD
27-October-2024
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools and their applications in the manufacturing industry (A3)
- Apply computer modelling and analysis software tools in the design process (K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, A7)
- Create and analyse surface models to assist the design process (K2, K3)
- Create and analyse simple kinematic mechanisms (K1, K2, K3)
- Evaluate CAD/CAE simulation results against experimental results (K1, K2, S2, A2, A4, A6, A7)
- Describe the advances in modelling and the techniques available to industry, including virtual reality (K4, A2, A3, A4)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Individual | 40 - 50% | 1,2,3,4,6 |
| Online Quiz | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4,6 |
| Project Report | Group | 40 - 60% | 2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark 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 45% as the total mark for the unit.
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
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.