MCCCD Program Description

Solid Design IV: Assembly and Kinematics: SolidWorks

Course: MET290AE

First Term: 2008 Summer I

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 4.4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Assembly modeling of mechanical design. Use of top-down and bottom-up technique to product development. Introduction to Kinematics; linear and rotary motors, linear springs and gravity. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Cosmos Tools for the discussion of stress analysis, gap/contact analysis, and best practices. Analysis of features and assembly`s using COSMOSWorks` in the SolidWorks environment

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate assembly modeling. (I) 2. Demonstrate advanced mate techniques. (II) 3. Build assemblies. (III) 4. Apply assembly design tables and display states. (IV) 5. Demonstrate assembly editing. (V) 6. Demonstrate large assemblies. (VI) 7. Define Finite Element Analysis. (FEA). (VII) 8. Demonstrate static analysis of a solid body. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate dynamic analysis of a solid body. (IX) 10. Evaluate contact/gap analysis of an assembly. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Top-Down - Bottom-up Assembly Modeling A. Top-Down Assembly Modeling B. Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling C. In-Context Features D. Feature Change Propagation E. In-context Part Construction F. Parts, In Assembly Construction G. Assembly Features H. Smart Fasteners I. Out of Context J. External Reference Breaking K. Fastening Features L. Part Fastening Features II. Advanced Mate Techniques A. Advanced Mates B. Mate Reference Additions C. Library design of Parts and Features D. Mate References Capture E. Smart Components F. Advanced Mate Types G. Summary: Inserting and Mating Components III. Assemblies Construction A. Assemblies Construction Introduction B. Assembly Analysis C. Exploded Assemblies D. Exploded Line Sketch E. Assembly Drawings F. Manual Assembly Configurations G. Configurations of Assemblies H. Component Patterns IV. Assembly Design Tables and Display States A. Assembly Design Tables and Display States B. Assembly Design Tables C. Display States V. Assembly Editing A. Assembly Editing B. Editing Activities C. Component Replacement and Modification D. Matexpert E. Assembly Dimensions Control F. Component Mirroring G. Blocks VI. Large Assemblies A. Large Assemblies B. Efficient Assemblies C. Designing with Subassemblies D. Large Assembly Mode E. Lightweight Components F. Component Patterns Usage VII. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) A. Finite Element Analysis Introduction B. COSMOSWorks(r) C. COSMOSMotion(tm) D. Mathematical Model Construction E. Finite Model Construction F. Finite Model Solutions G. Degrees of Freedom H. Calculations in FEA I. Interpretation of FEA Results J. Units of Measurement VIII. Static Analysis of a Solid Body A. Preprocessing B. Meshing C. Post processing D. Convergence and Accuracy Check E. Results Summary F. Comparison with Analytical Results IX. Dynamic Analysis of a Solid Body A. Analysis of a Bracket without a Fillet B. Analysis of Bracket with a Fillet C. Conclusion and Summary X. Contact/Gap Analysis of an Assembly A. Contact/Gap Analysis B. Global Contact C. Local Contact D. Linear Scaling of the results

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/27/2008

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