Computer Aided Analysis & Design
ME G611
ME G611
Computer
Aided Analysis
& Design
Course Handout
Credit Model: 3L – 0P – 5U
5U = 3U+2U
40+ Hours: Class-Room Instructions (3U)
+
Project work beyond 40+ Hours (2U)
Text Book
Course Objectives
❑ Develop complete self-reliance in Geometric Modelling,
FE Simulation and analysis of real life design problems of engineering
with the aid of computers.
❑ Understand the mathematical and physical principles underlying
Geometric Modeling and Computer Graphics
❑Demonstrate the ability to design a component using CAAD tools
❑ Learn 2-D (MRI/CT images) to 3-D Modelling to 3D Printing
(Prototype)
Contents
Contents
Evaluation Components
[200 M | 100%]
Self Assessment
0%
As per Handout
Open Book
Mid-Semester Comprehensive
25% [50M] 40% [80M]
Fri 3-Mar, 2025 Wed 1-May, 2025
Open Book Close Book
Project Planned Quiz Class Participation
20% [40M] 10% [20M] 5% [10M]
13-Jan to 31-Mar March Continuous
Open Book OB/CB 0.5 M per class
Examinations: Difficulty Level
High DL
10 to 20 %
Medium DL
60 to 80 %
Low DL
10 to 20 %
Evaluation Components
Interactive Learning
Instructor
Resource Volunteer
Person Students
Students
Downloading of any Pirated Software or module of
software is
STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED
Takeaway
Parametric Approach| Solid Modelling
Exposure to Softwares
Simens Nx | Solid Modelling
Fusion-360 | Integrated CAD/M
3D Slicer | Image computing platform
Fused Deposition Modelling | 3D Printing
Course will be useful………
❑ PS
❑ Placement
❑ Higher studies
Few Industries which offer PS project and
Placement in CAD/CAE
CAAD | History
Traditional Design
World War-II Era | Design of B17 Flying Fortress Bomber
How was it designed
Computer Aided Analysis & Design
21st Century | Design of 787 Dreamliner
History of CAAD
Before 1980 Decade by Decade
Year Event
The first graphic system was developed in mid 1950 by the US Air Force's ‘Air Defense
1950’s System’. The system was developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln
Laboratory. SYSTEM: SAGE (Semi Automatic Ground Environment)
Until this time, design of complex part was very time consuming, Design iterations, performance
testing were impossible to complete on time and under the budget.
First commercial CAD system emerged when companies like GM, Boeing and Lockheed
1960’s developed mainframe computer based design systems.
Because of high cost of CAAD systems, CAAD was used primarily by large engineering
1970’s
firms until the introduction of mini computers.
History of CAAD
In 80’s Year by Year
Year Event
1980 T&W Systems releases Versa CAD
1980 Matra Datavision founded as part of Lagardene Group and starts producing CAD/CAM software.
1981 Dassault Systems is created.
1981 Computer graphics from Cornell University founded 3D/Eye Inc., a pioneered 3D and graphics technology.
1981 Unigraphics introduced the first solid modeling system, UniSolid.
It was based on PADL-2, and was sold as a stand-alone product to Unigraphics.
1982 CATIA Version 1 is announced as an add-on product for 3D design, surface modeling and NC programming.
1982 In 1982 mini computers with much more power at less cost started to appear. This was a major step forward
and by 1984 the technology began to be competitive with traditional methods.
For many years aircraft had of course been designed using computers, but now it was becoming possible to
economically design other domestic products with complex 3D shapes using a computer.
1982 Autodesk was founded by sixteen people in April 1982 in California by initiative of John Walker in idea to
create a CAD program for a price of $1000 to can run on PC. John Walker has been running Marinchip
Systems for two years before. The first version of AutoCAD was based on a CAD program wrote in 1981 by
Mike Riddle called MicroCAD, changed later in Interact.
1989 Parametric Technology ships the first version of Pro/ENGINEER.
Place in Industry
CAD/M Process
Traditional Product Cycle (Before 1980’s
product design
drafting
concept engineering
customers order new
process
and equipment
planning
markets and tooling
quality production
production
control scheduling
What were the drawbacks?
CAD/M Process
Product Cycle with CAD CAM Overlaid (after 1980’s)
Computer- Computer-
Aided Analysis & automated drafting
Design and documentation
product design
drafting
concept engineering
customers order new Computer-
process
and equipment aided process
planning
markets and tooling planning
quality production
production
control scheduling
Computer- Computer-controlled Computer scheduling,
aided quality robots, material requirements planning,
control machines, etc. shop floor control
?CAAD?
What is CAAD?
❑ Traditional designs are evaluated for their validity and
performance via Computer Aided Analysis & Design (CAAD).
Modeling
Analysis C
(structural, Thermal, Dynamic, Manufacturing
Coupled, Fatigue, Buckling)
❑ Computer Aided Design is Modeling, Analysis, and
Manufacturing. CAAD is CAD/CAM.
What is CAAD?
Geometric Engine: Algorithms & Database
CG
CAE CAAD CAM
Modelling
Advantages
Advantages of CAAD
Advantages: CAAD Engineering
Accuracy in design can be assured
Modifications in design are relatively easy
Optimized solution as result of engineering analysis
Better control over the complete project
Simulation of computer generated model may reduce or
completely eliminate prototype testing
Reduced testing and redesign costs thereby shortening the
product development time.
Identify issues in designs before tooling is committed.
Applications
Applications of CAAD
Applications Mechanical Engineering
Applications of CAAD
Applications: Architecture | Construction | Interior
Applications of CAAD
Advanced Applications Medical Profession
Chapter wise Objectives
Parametric Approach Vs. Algebraic Approach
Representation of solid model with
Parametric Equations instead of Algebraic Equations
Algebraic Equation Parametric Equation ?
Analytic Curves
Understand Parametric form of Analytic Curves
Synthetic Curves
Understand Parametric form of Synthetic Curves
Synthetic Curves | Hermite Cubic Spline
Generate Hermite Cubic Spline Curve using Parametric form
Synthetic Curves | Bezier Curve
Generate Bezier Curve using Parametric form
Synthetic Curve | B-Spline
Generate B-Spline Curve using Parametric form
Analytic Surfaces
Understand Parametric form of Analytic Surfaces
Synthetic Surfaces
Understand Parametric form of Synthetic Surfaces and
Generate: Hermite Cubic, Bezier, B-Spline
3-D Solid Modelling
Understand generation of Wire Frame Solid Modelling
3-D Solid Modelling
Understand generation of Surface Solid Modelling
3-D Solid Modelling
Understand Constructive Solid Geometry
Mass Property Calculations
Determine Length, Surface Area, Volume, Mass and
Moment of Inertia of solid models
Product Data Exchange
Understand Product Data Exchange and International
Standards