Computer Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation

Unit Code:HIR509

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	12 weeks	3 Hours per Week	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

12 weeks

3 Hours per Week

Hawthorn

Nil

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the
Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology),

Master of Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing Technology),

Master of Technology (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)

Master of Engineering Science (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)

Aims & Objectives:

This unit aims to provide an appreciation of the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools available to the manufacturing industry through:
1. Practical experience in using CAD and FEM/FEA;
2. An understanding of kinematic modelling applications manufacturing;

3. An awareness of the trends in the field.

After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:

Identify the various CAD/CAM/CAE tools and their applications in the manufacturing industry.
Apply computer modelling and analysis software tools in the design process;
Describe surface modelling and its role in design in manufacturing;
Explain the basis of creating simple kinematic and robot workcell models.
Explain the various modelling techniques available and how they are combined with experimental techniques.
Describe the advances in modelling and the techniques available to industry.

Teaching Methods:

Lectures, computer lab sessions

Assessment:

Written Exam (worth 60%),
Assignments worth 40%).

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Students are expected to enhance several of their graduate attributes during this unit and should consult with lecturer if not clear as to how this unit achieves this.

Specific Swinburne generic attributes, which will be expected to be enhanced are that students:

Are informed and knowledgeable in the area.
Have pertinent skills and abilities
Have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Have the ability to effectively communicate using a range of media and in varied contexts.
Are self driven learners.

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, thermal, 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 and Robotics Modelling: Elements of kinematic and robotics models, techniques, mechanisms, robots, robot cells, applications.
Emerging technologies: Virtual reality, types of VRs, demonstration of VR theatre, virtual product development, applications, global trends.

References:

1. Hill, FS, Computer Graphics, Maxwell Macmillan, 1990.
2. Mortenson, ME, Computer Graphics, Heinemann Newnes, 1989.
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4. Hearn, D and Baker, M.P., Computer Graphics, Prentice-Hall, International, 1994.
5. Toogood, Roger, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0: Mechanica, Tutorial/Thermal mode, Mission, KS, SDC Publications, 2006.
6. Gagnon, Yves, Pro/Mechanica structure 2000i2: Elements and applications, Integrated mode, Mission, KS, SDC Publications.
7. Cleghorn, W.L., "Mechanics of Machines", Oxford University Press, 2005.
8. Lamit, L.S., Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0, Cengage Learning 2009.
9. Czernusczenko, M., Pape, D., Sandin, DeFanti, T., Dawe, G.L. and Brown M.D., The ImmersaDesk and Infinity Wall Projection-Based Virtual Reality Displays, Computer Graphics, May, 1997, pp.46-49.
10. Sherman, W. and Will, J., Developing Virtual Reality Applications: Foundations of Effective Design, Ebooks Corporation, Burlington, Elsevier, 2009.