Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art

Department of Mechanical Engineering

BME 4106 Computer Aided

Engineering
Lect. 1 – Course Outline
By

Isaac Ndawula
BSc Eng. (BU), MSc Eng. (E-JUST)

0774 793705, 0750 573035

indawula.@kab.ac.ug
Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 1
 Lecture Outline

▪ About Me
▪ Course Description
▪ Course Objectives
▪ Course Outline
▪ Learning Outcomes
▪ Delivery Methods and Assessment
▪ References

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 2

 About Me

▪ Isaac Ndawula
▪ Ass. Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering, Kabale University, Uganda
▪ Faculty Coordinator for Research and Publications
▪ Research Interests: Materials, Mechanical Design and Control, Artificial
Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Mechanical Intelligent Systems, Modelling
and Optimization.
▪ Telephone: +256 (0) 750 573035, +256 (0) 774 793705
▪ Email: indawula@kab.ac.ug
▪ Office: Mechanical Engineering Department, Nyabikoni
▪ Office Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 3

 Course Description

▪ Course consists of two sections CNC Machine Tools and CAE computational
tools.
▪ Therefore, this course is designed to introduce mechanical engineering
students to CAE computational tools as well as CNC Machine Operation &
Programming.

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 4

 Course Objectives
The aims of this subject are twofold:
(1) To teach the fundamental theories and basic concepts underlying today’s
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering
(CAE),
(2) To provide hands-on opportunities and training for students on the use of
some professional CAE/CAM software.

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 5

 Course Outline
1. Review of Solids Modelling, Assemblies, and Surface Modelling
2. Finite Element Analysis
3. Motion and Mechanism Simulation
4. Thermal and Fluid Analysis
5. Numerical Control Machines and Part Programming
6. Optimization

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 6

 Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
(a) Describe the working principles of CAE/CAM techniques as tools in the
engineering design environment;
(b) Apply CAM/CAE systems in product development;
(c) Analyze solutions for engineering problems using simulation software;
(d) Apply background knowledge or newly obtained information to investigate
possible outcomes for engineering problems.

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 7

 Mode of Delivery and Assessment
Mode of delivery
Online lectures, Face to Face lectures, Blended Learning, Tutorials, Hands-on
Experience and Mini Project
Mode of assessment

Item Description Marks

Course work (Tests; Assignments; and 40%
Mini project)
Final Examinations 60%
Total 100%

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 8

 References
References
1. Peter Smid, CNC Programming Handbook, 3/e, 2008, 540 pp., ISBN 978-
083113347-4.
2. Tien-Chien Chang, Richard A. Wysk, and Hsu-Pin Wang, Computer-Aided
Manufacturing, 2/e, 1998, 748 pp., ISBN 0-13-754524-X.
3. Jonathan Lin, S.C., Computer Numerical Control from Programming to
Networking, Delmar Publishers, 1994, 865 pp, ISBN 0-8273-4715-4.
4. Zeid, I. (2008), CAD/CAM (Theory and Practice), Publisher McGraw Hill, 1st
Edition. ISBN 0070728577, 9780070728578.
5. Zienkiewicz, O. C. (2013), The Finite Element Method (Its Basis and
Fundamentals), Publishers Butterworth Heinemann, 7th Edition. ISBN:
9781856176330.

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 9

 I Thank You for Your Kind Attention

Isaac Ndawula BME4106 Sem I 2021/22 10