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TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MODEL QUESTION PAPER I

First Semester
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Specialisation: Machine Design
MMEMD 103 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN IN MANUFACTURING
(Regular 2013 Admissions)
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
(Answer all questions)

1. (a) What are the steps in basic design process? Explain how CAD can improve the
conventional design process.
(10 marks)
(b) What are the functions of design work station? Explain the two basic techniques
used in current computer graphics terminals to generate image on CRT screen.
(10 marks)
(c) Explain features of GKS. (5 marks)

Or

2. (a) Explain the networking of CAD systems (7 marks)

(b) Explain two dimensional transformations with examples (8 marks)
(c) Explain features of following data exchange standards with their architecture:
i. DXF
ii. PHIGS (10 marks)

3. (a) Explain features of wireframe and solid models. List out their capabilities in
Geometric modeling. (15 marks)
(b) List the Boolean operations and explain their use in construction of a model with
examples. (5 marks)
(c) Compare B rep and CSG techniques in solid modeling. (5 marks)

Or

4. (a) What are half spaces? Give the definition of its base elements and explain.
(15marks)
(b) What is sweeping solids? How is a sweep representation useful in creating
2 1 D objects? Explain. (10 marks)
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5. (a) What are the three requirements of assembly modeling? Explain the different
steps in assembly modeling and obtain assembly tree for screw jack assembly shown
in figure.

(15 marks)

(b) Define parametric representation. Give parametric representation and

characteristics of Bezier curves.
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(10 marks)
Or

6. (a) How do you model an object, which is irregular as the blade of a propeller type
wind mill.
(10 marks)

(b) Describe parametric representation of surfaces. Describe equation and

characteristics of B spline surface.

(15 marks)

7. (a)Briefly explain steps involved in manually carrying out the finite element solution
to a physical problem. (10 marks)
 (b)Determine the nodal displacements, rotations and the global and element forces
for the beam shown in figure. Take youngs modulus, E=210 GPa and inertia of
beam, I=2 x 10-4m4.

(15 marks)

Or

8. (a) Derive stiffness matrix for a bar/spar element using direct stiffness method.
(10 marks)

(b) Evaluate the stiffness matrix for the element shown in the figure. Assume plane
stress condition. Take E=210GPa, Poissons ratio=0.3 and Thickness=10mm. The
co-ordinates are given in millimeters.

(15 marks)