Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: A gallery of imagery generated from many of the recent CAD (computer-aided-design, or graphics) projects undertaken by St. Thomas undergraduates in mechanical engineering courses (Engineering Graphics in particular) are presented.The CAD projects vary widely, e.g. as characterized by the geometric features present in the parts, assembly structure, number of parts in the assembly, overall complexity, physical scale, industry represented, in addition to coloring and other presentation and viewing issues.The primary purpose of this effort is to elegantly showcase the body of quality work generated in a relatively compact manner to permit an enjoyable perusal and reflection that may be of use to others teaching future CAD courses or others, such as students interested in CAD work in a BSME program.In addition, one can see the natural evolution of the course since it was first taught over the past 3 ½ years.The projects demonstrate the application of CAD knowledge acquired in the freshman Engineering Graphics course where SolidWorks ® has been taught recently.However, because of the wide applicability of CAD, projects from other courses (such as Kinematics and Mechanism Design, Machine Design and Synthesis, the Senior Design Clinic sequence, and occasionally Introduction to Engineering) are emphasized as well, although not all of them are presented.Finally, as a result of the success of the Engineering Graphics course, a course description is provided and a number of pedagogical issues are discussed: modeling strategies, motions/mechanisms involved, number of components, length of time for project, number of team members, along with other practical advice for maximizing the successful implementation of CAD projects for students.
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--15506
Authors: Peter Rhode, Allen Jaedike, Michael Hennessey
Institution: University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2604521155