GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
MECHANICAL (CAD/CAM) (08)/ MECHANICAL (MACHINE
DESIGN) (09)
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
SUBJECT CODE: 2710802
M.E. 1st SEMESTER
Type of course: Engineering Science
Prerequisite: Zeal to learn the subject
Rationale: The course is intended to provide exposure of modelling techniques for curves, surfaces and
solids. It also includes topics on feature based modelling, mass property calculations and assembly
modelling. Topic on CAD data formats and exchange standards is also included
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Teaching Scheme
T
P
Credits
C
3
Content:
Sr.
No.
1
4#
Theory Marks
ESE PA (M)
(E)
70
30
Examination Marks
Practical Marks
PA (V)
PA (I)
ESE
OEP
PA
RP
20
10
10
10
Topics
Introduction:
Conventional and computer aided design processes, Product Life Cycle and
Role of CAD, Applications of CAD.
Principles of Computer Graphics:
Introduction, graphic primitives, Plotting of analytical Curves, Coordinate
systems, Half-Spaces and Homogeneous Coordinates, 2D (Translations,
Rotation, Scaling and Shear) and 3D transformation (Translations, Rotation,
Scaling, Shear, Orthographic and Perspective Projections), Windows to View
port transformation, Clipping.
Curves:
Introduction to curves, parametric continuity condition, geometric continuity
condition, Conics, Spline representation, Hermite Curves (Algebraic and
Geometric Forms, Basis Functions, Matrix Form, Tangent Vectors, Truncating
and Sub-dividing, 3-point and 4-point interpolation), Bzier Curves (Bzier
basis functions, control points, truncating and subdividing, composite Bzier
curve, characteristics of Bzier curve), B-Spline Curves (Uniform and Nonuniform B-Spline basis function, Quadratic and Cubic B-Spline basis function,
Closed B-Spline Curve, Continuity, NURBS, Representation of conics with
NURBS)
Surfaces:
Introduction, Implicit and explicit function of surfaces, types of surfaces,
Surface Representation, Surface Analysis (Tangent, Normal, Twist, Distance
Calculation, Curvature, Tangent Plane), Plane Surface, Ruled Surface,
Surfaces of Revolution, Tabulated Surfaces, Hermite Bi-cubic surface, Bzier
Surface, Coons Surface,
Solids:
Introduction, Solid Representation, Properties of Solid model, Regularized
Boolean set operations, Primitive instancing, Sweep representations,
Total
Marks
150
Teaching
Hrs.
Module
Weightage
02
08
15
08
25
06
20
05
10
Boundary representations (B-rep), Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG),
Comparison of representations.
Advanced Topics:
Feature Based Modelling:
Features and primitives, Feature entities, 3D sketching, Feature representation,
Creating features, Parametrics, Relations and constraints, Feature
manipulations
Geometric and Mass Properties:
Geometric Properties, Calculate length of contours and curves, Calculate areas,
Calculate centroids, Calculate inertia properties, Mass Properties, Properties
Evaluation.
Assembly Modelling:
Differences between part and assembly modelling, Mating conditions, Bottomup assembly modelling approach, Top-down assembly modelling approach,
WCS and mate methods to assemble parts, Managing assemblies, Working
with subassemblies, Assembly analysis
CAD Database:
Evaluation of data exchange format, IGES data representations and
structure, STEP Architecture, implementation, ACIS & DXF
10
20
03
05
Reference Books:
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Mastering CAD / CAM Ibrahim Zeid McGraw-Hill
Geometric Modelling M Mortenson Industrial Press.
CAD / CAM: Theory and Practice Ibrahim Zeid McGraw-Hill
Mathematical Elements of Computer Graphics David F Roger McGraw Hill
Computer Graphics: C Version Hearn and Baker Pretice Hall of India
Curves and Surfaces for CAGD: A Practical Guide 5/e, Gerald Farin Morgan Kaufmann
Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling David Salomon Springer.
Computer Aided Engineering Design Anupam Saxena and Birendra Sahay Springer
Mechanical Assemblies: Their Design, Manufacture, and Role in Product Development D E Whitney Oxford
Press
List of Experiments:
Laboratory sessions should be conducted to include followings. Apart from conventional laboratory sessions, students
should be given topics from syllabus for which they should compile literature and present the same.
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Programming Exercises for Point, Line, and Circle Plotting
Programming Exercises for Curves
Programming Exercises for Transformations
Introduction to CAD Tools and Hardware
Surface Modelling
Solid Modelling
Programming Exercises for estimating surface and mass properties of model.
Assembly
Open Ended Problems:
1. Write a code to plot various geometrical entities based on user input.
2. Write a code to read a model file in neutral formats and identify its features.
3. Write a code to read a model file in neutral formats and estimate its mass properties.
Course Outcome:
After learning the course the students should be able to
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Students will understand fundamentals of computer graphics and geometrical modelling.
Students will learn various techniques for surface and solid modelling.
Students will learn estimation of mass properties of model along with feature based modelling.
Students will learn assembly modelling and CAD data exchange.
