Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

ME 265 - Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering Design Spring 2002

Instructor: Dr. Raymond K. Yee Office: E-310A Phone: (408) 924-3935

E-mail: rkyee@email.sjsu.edu

Office hrs: Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm, Friday 1-2pm

Class room: E339

Class time: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:45 pm

Class codes: 10944

Final Exam: Monday, May 20, 2002, 5:15 - 7:30 pm

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To provide students with basic knowledge in CAD and the integrated nature of major elements that constitute modern CAD.

Prerequisites: ME 154 or equivalent

Required Text: "Computer-Aided Design: An Integrated Approach" by T.R. Hsu and D.K. Sinha, West Publishing Co., 1992.

Grading: Homework -- 25%, Midterms -- 40%, Final Exam -- 35%

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE

1. Overview of CAD and Design Analysis

2. Review of Numerical Techniques for CAD

3. Principles of Computer Graphics

4. Computer Graphics and Design

5. Introduction to Design Database

6. Overview of the Finite Element Method

7. Elastic Stress Analysis by the Finite Element Method

8. Design Optimization

9. Integrated CAD Systems

10. Rapid Prototyping Fundamentals

Additional Notes:

Homework will be due at the beginning of class on the assigned date. If homework is not turned in at this time, no credit will be given, unless prior arrangements have been made. Reading assignment should be completed prior to class as preparation for the lecture.

References:

1. "CAD/CAM Theory and Practice", by I. Zeid, McGraw Hill, 1991.

2. "Principles of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems", by K. Lee, Addison Wesley, 1999.

This web page is under the supervision of Dr. Raymond K. Yee, professor of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at San Jose State University. For information, he can be reached at (408) 924-3935, email: rkyee@email.sjsu.edu