BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Pilani

Pilani Campus
AUGS/ AGSR Division

SECOND SEMESTER 2022-23

COURSE HANDOUT
Date: 8.01.2024

In addition to part I (General Handout for all courses appended to the Time table) this portion gives further
specific details regarding the course.
Course No : ME F318
Course Title : Computer Aided Design
Instructor-in-Charge : Amit R. Singh
Lab Instructors : Pradnya Chabbi, Vasudev Sengar, Vedanshu Srivastava, Vandana Vidyadhari
1. Course Description:
Mathematical modeling of parametric curves, surfaces and solids. Geometric transformations, isometric
transformations including translation, scaling, reflection, and rotation using specialized solid modeling
packages. CAD/CAM data exchange. Introduction to FEM & FEA practice on a specialized CAE package.
Modeling and simulation based practical exercises related to geometric modeling, finite element analysis,
and machine drawing such as orthographic drawing, sectional view, assembly drawing & exploded view.
2. Scope and Objective of the Course:
The course will cover an introduction to the mathematical formulation of geometric entities like curves,
surfaces, and solids, their geometric transformations. It will also introduce the Finite Element Method. The
laboratory hours will be utilized to impart training in software for geometric models and Finite Element
Analysis.

3. Text Books:
1. Computer Aided Design, Ibrahim Zaed, Tata Mc-Grawhill.
2. Machine Drawing by Ajeet Singh, Tata Mc-Grawhill
3. Introduction to Finite Element Method, JN Reddy
4. Reference Books:
1. Computer Aided Engineering Design, Anupam Saxena and Sahay.
2. Mathematical elements of computer graphics, Rogers D.F and Adams J. A.
5. Course Plan:

Module Lectures Reference Learning outcomes

Geometric To understand homogeneous coordinates, isometric, and
1 T1
Transformations combined transformations
2 T1 To understand affine, and projective transformations
3-5 T1 To understand Bezier, B-Splines, and NURBS curves
Curves & Surfaces To understand Ruled Surfaces, Coon’s surface patch, and
6-7 T1
NURBS surfaces
To understand Constructive Solid Geometry, and
8 T1
Boundary Representation
Solid Modeling
To understand Boolean Operations on Solids, and Euler
9 T1
Characteristics
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Introduction to the
To get a basic understanding of steps involved in Finite
Finite Element 10-13 T3
Element Analysis
Method

6. Practical Sessions Plan

Lab Sessions Topic

1-2 Fusion 360 – 2D Sketching, and Constraints

3-5 Fusion 360 – Solid Modeling

6-15 Fusion 360 – Components, and Assembly

16-20 Introduction to FEM – PrePoMax & Calculix

21-26 Time allotted for Course Project Work

Note: Lab sessions 1-20 are worth 3 marks each. There is a buffer of 3 labs i.e. even if you miss 3
out of 20 labs you will get full score in the lab component.

7. Evaluation Scheme:
Component Duration Weightage (%) Date & Time Nature of component
(Close Book/ Open Book)
Mid-Semester 90 min 30 13/03/2023 FN1 Closed Book
Examination
Comprehensive 3 hrs 30 11/05/2023 FN Open Book
Examination
Labs 110 min 20 Lab hours Open Book
each
Project 20 hours 20 Lab hours Open Book

8. Office Hour: Saturday 5th hour

9. Notices: On Nalanda LMS
10. Make-up Policy: No make-ups will be provided for labs. Mid-semester and comprehensive exam
make-up policies will follow AUGSD guidelines.

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11. Lab Schedule for all the practical sessions:

Note: Labs are canceled on 25th January, 21st March, and 28th March for all sections.

Lab # P1 (W F 1 2) P2 (W F 1 2) P3 (W F 1 2) P4 (T Th 1 2)
1 10/01/24 10/01/24 10/01/24 11/01/24
2 12/01/24 12/01/24 12/01/24 16/01/24
3 17/01/24 17/01/24 17/01/24 18/01/24
4 19/01/24 19/01/24 19/01/24 23/01/24
5 24/01/24 24/01/24 24/01/24 30/01/24
6 31/01/24 31/01/24 31/01/24 01/02/24
7 02/02/24 02/02/24 02/02/24 06/02/24
8 07/02/24 07/02/24 07/02/24 08/02/24
9 09/02/24 09/02/24 09/02/24 13/02/24
10 16/02/24 16/02/24 16/02/24 15/02/24
11 21/02/24 21/02/24 21/02/24 20/02/24
12 23/02/24 23/02/24 23/02/24 22/02/24
13 28/02/24 28/02/24 28/02/24 27/02/24
14 01/03/24 01/03/24 01/03/24 29/02/24
15 06/03/24 06/03/24 06/03/24 05/03/24
16 20/03/24 20/03/24 20/03/24 07/03/24
17 22/03/24 22/03/24 22/03/24 19/03/24
18 27/03/24 27/03/24 27/03/24 26/03/24
19 03/04/24 03/04/24 03/04/24 02/04/24
20 10/04/24 10/04/24 10/04/24 09/04/24
21 12/04/24 12/04/24 12/04/24 16/04/24
22 19/04/24 19/04/24 19/04/24 18/04/24
23 24/04/24 24/04/24 24/04/24 23/04/24
24 26/04/24 26/04/24 26/04/24 25/04/24
25 01/05/24 01/05/24 01/05/24 30/04/24
26 03/05/24 03/05/24 03/05/24 02/05/24

Amit R. Singh
Instructor-in-charge
Course No. ME F318