BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI
INSTRUCTION DIVISION
SECOND SEMESTER, 2024-2025
COURSE HANDOUT (PART-II)
Date: 05-01-2025
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 Code: ME G611
Name of the Course: Computer Aided Analysis and Design
Instructor-In-Charge: KURRA SURESH
Practical Instructor: Gaurav Sharma
I. Scope and Objective of the Course
The course covers geometric modeling of parametric curves, surfaces and solids. Geometric
transformations, isometric transformations including translation, scaling, reflection, and rotation
using specialized solid modeling packages. Design principles, numerical methods in design and CAD
for Additive manufacturing. Modeling based practical exercises related to geometric modeling,
machine drawing such as orthographic drawing, sectional view, assembly drawing & exploded
view.
II. Textbooks
1. Rogers D. F. and J. A. Adams, “Mathematical Elements of Computer Graphics”, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004.
III. References
1. Rao V. Dukkipati, Ananda Rao M. and Bhat R., “Computer Aided Analysis and Design of
Machine Elements”, New Age International Publishers, 2000.
2. Mortenson M. E., “Geometric Modeling”, McGraw-Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd, 2006.
3. Srinivasa Prakash Regalla., “Computer Aided Analysis and Design”, IK International
Publishing House Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi.
4. Chapra S. and Canale R., “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi.
5. Ibrahim Zeid., “Mastering CAD/CAM” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
6. Getting Started with MATLAB by Rudra Pratap
7. Pro Engineer-Wildfire 5.0 Instructor: David Kelley
IV. Course Contents
Number
S. No. Learning Objectives Topic of Source
Lectures
Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design and Geometric Modeling
CAD software and CAD Introduction, 3D modeling and viewing, RB 5: Ch-
hardware modeling aids and tools, engineering 3
1. 1-4
drawings, CAD programming
TB1: Ch-2
2. Transformations 2-D and 3-D Geometric Transformations 5
&3
Geometric Modeling: Curves, theory and TB1: Ch-4
3. Parametric curves 9
MATLAB modeling &5
Geometric Modeling: Surfaces and NURBS,
4. Parametric surfaces 9 TB1: Ch-6
theory and MATLAB modeling
Geometric Modeling: Solids and Features,
5. Parametric solids 2 RB2
theory
6. Rapid prototyping Rapid Prototyping technologies 4 Class Notes
7. Reverse engineering Reverse engineering concepts 3 Class Notes
Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Machine Elements
RB1: Ch-1,
1. Design Principles Stress, Strain, Theories of failure 1
2
Numerical methods in Computer aided static, transient and dynamic RB1: Ch-4
2. 3
design analysis and design to 6
3. Optimization methods Factorial and Taguchi designs 3 RB1: Ch-3
Total 42
V. Evaluation Scheme and Schedule
Duration
Component %Weightage Date Remarks
Mid-Test 90 min 25 06/03, 9.30 to 11.00 Closed Book
Projects/Research papers/ Semester long
40 As per Timetable Open Book
Practicals
Comprehensive 120 min
35 08/05 FN Closed Book
Examination
VI. Chamber Consultation Hour: It will be announced in the class.
VII. Notices concerning the course: All notices concerning the course are displayed in CMS
only.
Make-up Policy: Make up for any component of evaluation will be permitted only in genuinely
serious cases only after production of necessary medical certificates and with prior permission.
VIII. Policy to get Valid Grade: Student should get at least 30% of the lowest mark of the
highest grade awarded to obtain a valid grade.
Instructor-In-Charge
ME G611
