MA C174 3D Solids Modeling with SolidWorks

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers the principles of orthographic drawing, pictorial drawing, dimensioning and geometric tolerancing, and descriptive geometry and their application to the visualization, representation, analysis, solution, and documentation of engineering problems, using computer-aided drafting (CAD). CAD problems will involve two-dimensional orthographics and three dimensional wire-frame and solid models.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

1. Communicate ideas and graphically represent three-dimensional objects using accepted engineering practices.
2. Solve technical design problems using computer-drawing software.
3. Apply technical graphics principles to the solution of engineering problems.
4. Design solutions to engineering challenges by use of engineering drawings.
5. Analyze and evaluate the requirements of a particular project and on the basis of that use computer-drawing software to create three-dimensional wire-frame and solid models.
6. Solve complex graphic problems in the technical fields of architecture, engineering, and manufacturing.
7. Engage in problem-solving by applying the principles of orthographic projection, isometrics, and descriptive geometry to the solution of engineering problems.

DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE

1. A. Introduction to computer-drawing software (A - D)
   1. The importance of graphics in the design process
   2. Starting a computer drawing
   3. Basic drawing skills
2. B. Geometric constructions (A - E)
   1. Using rectangular and polar coordinates
   2. Using Arrays
3. C. Technical sketching (A - E)
   1. Basic sketching skills
   2. Proportion
   3. Three-dimensional pictorial sketches
4. D. Multi-view orthographic projections (A - G)
   1. Projection planes (frontal, horizontal, and profile)
   2. The six principal views
   3. View placement
   4. Multi-view drawings from three-dimensional models
   5. Visualization
   6. Multi-view representations of solid object features
5. E. Auxiliary Views (A - G)
   1. Projection theory
   2. Auxiliary views from front, top, and side views
   3. Partial auxiliary views
   4. Secondary auxiliary views
6. F. Sectional Views (A - G)
   1. Purpose of sectional views
   2. Cutting plane lines
   3. Sectional view types
7. G. Dimensioning (A - G)
   1. Size dimensions
   2. Location dimensions
   3. Hole dimensions
   4. Dimensioning rules and practices
8. H. Tolerance (A - G)
   1. General tolerances
   2. Limit dimensions
   3. Plus and minus dimensions
   4. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
9. I. Three-dimensional Pictorial Drawings (A - G)
   1. Isometric pictorials
   2. Oblique pictorials
   3. Perspective views
10. J. Descriptive Geometry (A - G)
    1. Points, lines, and planes
    2. Intersections
    3. Developments
    4. Solving design problems using descriptive geometry
11. K. Three-Dimensional Models (A - G)
    1. Wireframe and solid models
    2. Creating three-dimensional models of solid objects
    3. Solving design problems using three-dimensional models

LAB CONTENT DESCRIPTION

Students complete guided tutorials and work on assignments during lab.

METHODS OF PRESENTATION

Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

1. Written lectures
2. Textbook tutorials
3. Asynchronous discussion
4. Synchronous and asynchronous video demonstration

ASSIGNMENTS AND METHODS OF EVALUATION

Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

1. Weekly creative exercises (A-G)
   Example: Students create a 3D solid model of a part.
   
2. Creative projects (A-G)
   Example: Students produce a multi-view drawing of a given object.
   
3. Final project (A-G)
   Example: Students synthesize skills developed over the course of the semester to produce 3D design solutions for complex engineering design problems.

OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

1. Weekly creative exercises
2. Creative projects

REQUIRED TEXTS

Reading assignments are required and may include but are not limited to

1. Murray, D. (2006). Inside SolidWorks. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

5.31.2006

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