BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Pilani

Pilani Campus
AUGS/ AGSR Division

SECOND SEMESTER 2022-23

COURSE HANDOUT
Date: 12.01.2023

In addition to part I (General Handout for all courses appended to the Time table) this portion gives further
specific details regarding the course.
Course No : ME F318
Course Title : Computer Aided Design
Instructor-in-Charge : Amit R. Singh
Tutorial/Practical Instructors: Atharv Deshmankar, Ayush Ohwal, Pradnya Chabbi, Vasudev Sengar
1. Course Description:
Mathematical modeling of parametric curves, surfaces and solids. Geometric transformations, isometric
transformations including translation, scaling, reflection, and rotation using specialized solid modeling
packages. CAD/CAM data exchange. Introduction to FEM & FEA practice on a specialized CAE package.
Modeling and simulation based practical exercises related to geometric modeling, finite element analysis, and
machine drawing such as orthographic drawing, sectional view, assembly drawing & exploded view.
2. Scope and Objective of the Course:
The course will cover an introduction to the mathematical formulation of geometric entities like curves,
surfaces, and solids, their geometric transformations. It will also introduce the Finite Element Method. The
laboratory hours will be utilized to impart training in software for geometric models and Finite Element
Analysis.

3. Text Books:
1. Computer Aided Design, Ibrahim Zaed, Tata Mc-Grawhill.
2. Machine Drawing by Ajeet Singh, Tata Mc-Grawhill
3. Introduction to Finite Element Method, JN Reddy
4. Reference Books:
1. Computer Aided Engineering Design, Anupam Saxena and Sahay.
2. Mathematical elements of computer graphics, Rogers D.F and Adams J. A.
5. Course Plan:

Module Lectures Reference Learning outcomes

Geometric To understand homogeneous coordinates, isometric, and
1 T1
Transformations combined transformations
2 T1 To understand affine, and projective transformations
3-5 T1 To understand Bezier, B-Splines, and NURBS curves
Curves & Surfaces To understand Ruled Surfaces, Coon’s surface patch, and
6-7 T1
NURBS surfaces
To understand Constructive Solid Geometry, and
8 T1
Boundary Representation
Solid Modeling
To understand Boolean Operations on Solids, and Euler
9 T1
Characteristics

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Introduction to the
To get a basic understanding of steps involved in Finite
Finite Element 10-13 T3
Element Analysis
Method

6. Practical Sessions Plan

Lab Sessions Topic

A brief introduction to Python – variables, control flow, functions, data structures, and
1-2
basic math operations.

3-4 Introduction to NumPy, Matplotlib, and IPyWidgets.

5 Evaluation based on Python and Python packages taught.

6-7 Fusion 360 – 2D Sketching, and Constraints

8-12 Fusion 360 – Solid Modeling

13-14 Evaluation based on Fusion 360 (Solid Modeling)

15-16 Fusion 360 – Components, and Assembly

17-18 Evaluation based on Fusion 360 (Assembly)

19 Introduction to Salome Meca – Installation, Usage, Shaper module

20-21 Introduction to Salome Meca – SMESH module

22 Introduction to Code Aster – Static Problems

23 Introduction to Code Aster – Dynamic Problems

24 Introduction to Code Aster – Heat Transfer Problems

25-26 Evaluation based on Code Aster

7. Evaluation Scheme:
Component Duration Weightage (%) Date & Time Nature of component
(Close Book/ Open Book)
Mid-Semester 90 min 20 17/03/2023 FN1 Closed Book
Examination
Comprehensive 3 hrs 40 17/05/2023 FN Open Book
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Examination
Evaluated Labs 110 min 40 Lab hours Open Book
(Best 4 out of 6)

7. Office Hour: Tuesday, 4 pm

8. Notices: On Nalanda LMS
9. Make-up Policy: No make-ups will be provided for evaluated labs. Mid-semester and comprehensive
exam make-up policies will follow AUGSD guidelines.

Amit R. Singh
Instructor-in-charge
Course No. ME F318