[Nov-12]

[EURME-702]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Mechanical Engineering
VII SEMESTER
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
(Effective from the admitted batch 2008–09)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) Explain the various phases of product cycle in a computerized
manufacturing environment 6
b) List out the analog and digital input devices. Explain the
principle of one of them 2+4
OR
2. a) Explain the various Co-ordinate systems used in CAD 6
b) Explain the various modules of CAD/CAM software 6
UNIT-II
3. Show that transformation matrix for a reflection about the line
y = x is equivalent to reflection relative to X-axis followed by
counter-clockwise rotation of 90° 12
OR
4. a) Explain the mapping of geometric models 6
b) Explain the inverse transformations and mapping 6

UNIT-III
5. a) Write any six characteristics of Bezier curves 6
b) Explain about synthetic surfaces with sketches 6
OR
6. a) State and explain Euler’s Law with an example 6
b) Distinguish CSG and B-rep in solid modeling 6
UNIT-IV
7. Explain any two stroke writing techniques 12
OR
8. a) Explain any five graphic standards 6
b) Explain any two graphic display devices 6
UNIT-V
9. a) Explain about Element matrices that are used in FEA 6
b) Write the capabilities of any one of the FEA packages 6
OR
10. Explain the general procedure of finite element method with an
example 12

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