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Table of Contents
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1.0 Course Syllabus
The course syllabus for this course, EDSGN 497K, can be found at the link below:
http://sites.psu.edu/iak5024/edsgn497_section905_syllabus_sp17-1ihpich/
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2.0 Practice Exercises: Basic CATIA Functions
The following are the topics covered and images and/or renders of the practice
exercises completed from the book: CATIA V5 Workbook by Richard Cozzens:
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2.2 Drafting
Practice exercise 6.3:
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2.3 Complex and Multiple-Sketch Parts
Practice exercises 7.3 and 7.5:
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2.4 Assembly Design
Practice exercise 8.4:
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2.5 Generative Shape Design I
Practice exercise 9.2:
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3.0 Practice Exercise: Advanced CATIA Design
The following are images and/or renders captured of the practice exercise completed
from the book: CATIA for Designers by Sham Tickoo:
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4.0 Practice Exercises: Finite Element Analysis in CATIA
The following are the topics covered and images and/or renders of the practice
exercises completed from the book: CATIA V5 FEA Tutorials by Nader G. Zamani:
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4.2 Axially Loaded Block with Stress Concentration
Practice exercise 3.2:
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4.3 Deformation of an I-beam under Self-weight
Practice exercise 5.1:
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4.4 C-clamp Deformed with Enforced Displacement
Practice exercise 6.1:
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4.5 FEA Modeling of the Bent Rod with beam Elements
Practice exercise 7.1:
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4.6 Bending of a Notched Specimen with Smooth Virtual Part
Practice exercise 9.1:
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4.7 Modeling Mismatch in Shell Thickness and Surface Mesh
Practice exercise 11.1:
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4.8 FE Model of a Bearing-Shaft Assembly Using Analysis
Connection
Practice exercise 14.1:
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4.9 Analysis of a Tensile Specimen as an Assembly
Practice exercises 16.2:
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4.10 Analysis of a Fastened Assembly
Practice exercise 17.1:
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5.0 Mini-Design Project: 3D Printing of a Perfume Bottle
As an intermediate design project for this course, I was tasked with designing a
uniquely-shaped perfume bottle. I was required to develop basic drawings for the
product’s components and assembly, and have the bottle design 3D printed by
resources provided by Penn State’s College of Engineering department. Below are the
specific requirements provided by the instructor for this project:
Design Task:
Design and produce a prototype via 3D printing of an innovative perfume bottle.
Design Specifications:
● The bottle is used for a volume of 100 mL (or ~ 3.4 FL OZ)
● The maximum size of the bottle should not be greater than 80 x 80 x 80 mm3
Major Deliverables:
● A 3D solid model generated by CATIA V5
● Detail drawings of the bottle (multiviews with full dimensions)
● Prototype by 3D printing
Comments:
The design I developed was a pyramid-shaped perfume bottle with some decorative
extruded block elements. In the process of designing the perfume bottle to the required
specifications, I discovered some unique tricks that allowed me to monitor the volume of
the internal cavity while modifying other design parameters. This allowed me to get very
close to the exact value of 3.4 fluid ounces required. Drawings and photos of the final
design can be seen in the sections that follow.
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5.1 3D Solid Model
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5.2 Detail and Assembly Drawings
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5.4 3D-Printed Prototype
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6.0 Final Design Project: Design and FEA of a Chair
As a final design project for this course, I was tasked with designing a chair product. I
was required to develop drawings for the product’s components and assembly, and
obtain results from a finite element analysis. Below are the specific requirements
provided by the instructor for this project:
Design Task:
Design a chair capable of holding a person of 300 lbs and then conduct a finite element
analysis to verify/prove that the chair is safe under such a load.
Design Specifications:
● The chair must be able to withhold up to 300 lbs
● The chair should be ergonomically sound
● The chair should be durable
● The chair should be comfortable
● The chair should cost no more than $100 (using mcmaster.com for estimation)
● The chair should be safe
Major Deliverables:
A complete design report including the following items:
● A solid model generated by CATIA
● A complete set of working drawings including an assembly drawing and detail
drawings for non-standard parts
● A complete FEA report
Comments:
The chair designed is a simple assembly consisting of four posts, a seat platform, and a
seat back. The entire chair was made out of an Oak wood. The chair is estimated to
cost about $50 in material, using information from Mcmaster-Carr and Woodworker’s
Source. Pictures and information regarding the model and FEA report can be found in
the sections that follow.
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6.1 3D Solid Model
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6.2 Detail and Assembly Drawings
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6.3 FEA Report
The finite element analysis report can be found at the link below:
http://sites.psu.edu/iak5024/fea-report-102uw5f/
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(Displacement experienced by the assembly, with a distributed load of 300lbs on the
seat platform surface of the chair oriented vertically downwards)
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(Stresses experienced by the assembly under the imposed loading)
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(Alternative view of the stresses within the assembly, under the imposed loading)
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7.0 Summary and Conclusions
Overall, the EDSGN 497K course has given me great introductory experience to the use
of the CATIA V5 software. I am now comfortable with designing solid models and
understanding how to perform basic finite element analysis on a part. Having knowledge
of this program is a great addition to my computer-aided drafting skillset.
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