Ahad Ali, Ph.D. Assistant Professor  Department of Mechanical Engineering Lawrence Technological University 21000 West Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 Tel: 248-204-2531, Fax: 248-204-2576 Email: aali@ltu.edu

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EME 2012: Mechanical Engineering Graphics

Course Information:

Course No.:      EME 2012     Section 01

Course Title:     Mechanical Engineering Graphics

Lecture:            Monday, 3:00 pm - 5:40 pm

Classroom:       

Office hours:     Tuesday and Friday, 3:00 – 5:30pm or by appointment

Internet site:      Blackboard my.ltu.edu

References:             

CATIA V5 Workbook, Release 17, Richard Cozzens, SDC Publication, 2007, ISBN: 978-1-58503-399-7.

Engineering Graphics Essentials, 3^rd edition, Kirstie Plantenberg, SDC Publications, 2008, ISBN: 978-1-58503-459-8.

CATIA V5, National Institute for Aviation Research, Wichita State University , 2007.

Faculty Information:

                        Ahad Ali, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

                        Office: E37

                        Email: aali@ltu.edu

                        Web page: http://vfacstaff.ltu.edu/aali/

                        Tel: 248 204 2531, Fax:  248 204 2576

Catalog Description:

An integrated course in engineering graphics for all students in the College of Engineering . Introduction to graphics in design, fundamentals of orthogonal projection and experience in applying these principles to the solution of space problems. ACAD software. Lect. 1 hr., Lab. 2 hrs. 2 hours credit

Course Purpose:

This is a sophomore level course that builds upon the engineering fundamentals introduced in Introduction to Engineering. The emphasis of this course is on the graphical communication of solutions to Mechanical Engineering design problems. This course closely follows the textbook and covers topics of:

• types of engineering drawings;

• fundamentals of orthogonal projection;

• how to create a 2D sketch and profile;

• creating a 3D solid model using protrusion, revolution, loft, and sweep;

• creating a 3D assembly model

• associativity and creating 2D engineering drawings from a 3D model;

• engineering dimensioning practices and annotation;

• engineering document management

It is a required course for all mechanical engineering students.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. understand and apply fundamentals of orthogonal projection

2. apply the fundamentals of solid modeling including feature based parametric CAD by completing a three dimensional part;

3. explain the engineering design process and the role of engineering graphics in design;

4. create standard orthographic views, isometric views, sectional views, auxiliary views of a 3D part, including dimensions through the use of an associative Drafting program;

5. create a 3D assembly model, including a Bill of Materials;

6. demonstrate the management of CAD data files using CAD integrated data management software;

7. create the geometric representation of the solution to a simple mechanical engineering design problem including 3D solid part models, a 3D assembly model, and associated engineering drawings.

Grading Policy:        

         Homework/labs/projects   50 Points           Midterm                        20 Points

         Final Exam                       15 Points           Final Project                  15 Points

A 90, A- 87, B+ 84, B 81, B- 78, C+ 75, C 72, C- 69, D+ 66, D 63, D- 60, F < 60

Competency Measurement: 

Competency is measured by:

• Students are required to submit weekly homework and lab work assignments as CAD data files.

• Students are required to take therein class exams and complete a take home open ended mechanical engineering design project for a take home final exam.

Instructions:

1. Homework is due in the next class or before.  If you don’t submit your work by the due date you will get zero points.  Homework is to be submitted electronically using the Assignment Manager/ Digital drop box in Blackboard Gradebook.

2. All the tests are open books and notes

3. Final exam will consist of two parts: Final project will be a design project (to be completed at home) and a in-class final exam.

Course Outlines: