Objectives:
This course provides an in-depth look at the theory, tools and applications of 3D graphics systems. Students will be exposed to all aspects of the representation of graphical objects and their display. Students will also be exposed to the elements of the development of user interfaces.
Topics:
Introduction History Basic Components of CAD systems CAD Hardware Economics Aspects Examples of CAD Systems
Design Process Model of the Design Process Computers and Design Developing Schema
Representation Techniques Boundary Representations Constructive Solid Geometry Other Representations Conversions
Architecture of CAD Systems General Aspects Software Machine Design Aspects of Computer Graphics Aspects of Data Base
Implementation Methodology Tools for CAD System Development Workstations Interfacing Integration Examples
Engineering Methods of CAD Geometry Handling Finite Element Methods Data Presentation Design Optimization Animation &Kinematics
CAM NC Programming Group Technology Process Planning Production Management
Typical Course Material:
Students will carry out a project in the department's graphics lab to familiarize themselves with CAD hardware and software. Students are expected to review current literature and prepare a term paper.
Text:
Computer Aided Design: An Integrated Approach Hsu &Sinha West Publishing 1992
Related Readings in Computer Aided Design:
"Computer Aided Design: Modelling, Systems Engineering, CAD Systems," ed. by Encarnacao from the Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series, no. 89, Springer-Verlag.
"CAD/CAM Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing," Grover &Zimmers, Prentis Hall.
"CAD Systems Framework," ed. Bo &Lillhagen, North-Holland.
"Interactive Graphics in CAD," Gardan &Lucas, Unipub.
"Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture," Besant, Ellis Horwood.
"Computational Geometry for Design and Manufacture," Faux &Pratt, Ellis Horwood.
Associated Journals:
IEEE Computer IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications Computer Graphics World ASME Computers in Mechanical Engineering