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Computer Modelling I

Computer Modelling I

Code	16435
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Science and Technology
Entry requirements	N.A.
Learning outcomes	- Acquisition of an overview of CAD and its critical importance in the exercise of the profession of Industrial Designer; - To gain effective 3D modelling capabilities of isolated objects and functional assemblies of 3D objects; - Introduction to 2D technical drawing from 3D models; - Development of self-learning capacity in CAD.
Syllabus	- Background, importance and evolution of Computer Aided Design (CAD). Interconnection between design, manufacture and analysis (CAD-CAM-CAE). Introduction to 3D parametric solid modelling programs; - Basic 2D Sketch tools. Geometric constraints between elements of a Sketch. Under and over dimensioned Sketches. Sketch 3D; - Basic operations for creating 3D geometry from 2D and 3D Sketches. 3D modelling of isolated objects of increasing complexity; - Assembly environment. Relations between objects (mates) in an assembly environment; - 3D modelling of functional sets of objects of increasing complexity. Creation of simple animations; - Introduction to the execution of two-dimensional (2D) technical drawings from 3D models; - 3D modelling based on 2D images placed in the background.
Main Bibliography	[1] Video tutorials designed specifically for this course. [2] Monteiro, J.M. (2020). “Modelação por Superfícies e Híbrida em SolidWorks”, Edições Lídel/Fca, 404 pages, ISBN: 978-972-722-912-3. [3] Silva, A. Dias J. Sousa, L. (2004) "Desenho Técnico Moderno"; Edições Lídel, 704 pages, ISBN 972-757-260-X. [4] Giesecke F. Mitchel, A. l, Spencer H, Hill I, Dygdon J. Novak J (2008) "Technical Drawing", Prentice Hall; 875 pages, ISBN-13: 978-0130081834. [5] SolidWorks Documentation.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.