1. Design Tools and Resources
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2. Eng Nkumbwa R.L.@Copperbelt University
Design Tools
Today, the Engineer has a great variety of tools and resources available to assist in the solution of design problems.
Ever falling costs of microcomputers and software packages provide tools of immense capability for the design, analysis and simulation of various engineering and technological system.
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Design Resources
The Engineer always needs technical information, either in form of basic science/engineering behavior or systems.
The resources can range from text books to manufactures broachers or catalogs; however, the computer plays a major role in gathering all information.
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4. Design Computational Tools
Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software allows the development of three dimensional (3D) designs from which conventional 2D orthographical views with automatic dimensions can be produced.
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5. Design Computational Tools
Manufacturing tool paths can be generated from the 3D models and in some cases parts can be created directly from a 3D database by using a rapid prototyping and manufacturing methods.
Also called paperless manufacturing.
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6. Design Software Packages
Aries
AutoCAD
CadKey
iDeas / Unigraphics
Solid Works
Inventor
Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES)
ProEngineer, to name a few.
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7. Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
This is a program for analysis of stress and deflection, vibrations and heat transfer.
Examples include:
Algor
ANSYS
MSC/NASTRAN
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8. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
This is a program for fluid flow analysis and simulation.
Examples include :
CFD++
FIDAP
Fluent
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9. Simulation of Dynamic Force and Motion
These are programs for force analysis and design
Examples include:
ADAMS
DADS
Working Model
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10. Examples of Non–Engineering
Quattro–Pro
Microsoft Office Package
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11. Acquiring Technical Information
We are currently living in what is referred to as the Information Age.
It is difficult, but extremely important to keep abreast of past and current developments in ones field of study and occupation.
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12. Acquiring Technical Information
Libraries (Community, University and Private):
Engineering dictionaries and encyclopedias, textbooks, monographs, handbooks, indexing and abstract services, journals, translations, technical reports, patents and business broachers and catalogues
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13. Acquiring Technical Information
Government Sources:
Department of Defense, Commerce, Energy, Transportation; NASA; Government Printing Office; Patent and Trademark Office; and Standards Offices
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14. Acquiring Technical Information
Professional Societies:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SAE), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Welding Society (AWS), Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
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15. Acquiring Technical Information
Commercial Vendors:
Catalogs, Technical literature, Test data, Samples and Cost information.
Internet:
Computer network gateway to websites associated to most categories above.
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16. Eng Nkumbwa R.L.@Copperbelt University
Wrap-Up
How is it - so far?
Are you man ageing….
Well…
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