The module aims to provide a working understanding of computer aided design, analysis and simulation techniques applicable to Chemical, Civil, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering through the use of industry standard Computer Aided Engineering software.
The developed knowledge and understanding forms the foundation in computer aided engineering methods which will be utilised throughout all stages of study in all engineering disciplines.
Outline Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into 2 core areas (Computer Aided Design and Computation Analysis) which are common to all disciplines. Some discipline specific learning is also included.
Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD and SolidWorks)
Understanding engineering drawings
Fundamentals of 3D geometry modelling
Modelling of assemblies
Simulation
Computational Analysis (MATLAB)
Solving engineering mathematical problems
Creation and display of graphs and data plots
Matrices and vector analysis
Data fitting
Discipline Specific
Chemical Engineering - Plant Design and Plant Arrangement
Civil Engineering - Building Information Management (BIM)
Mechanical and Medical Engineering - Enhanced discipline specific examples