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151-0763-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MAVT
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Practical Course of CAD and CAE Application in Projects

Praxiskurs CAD- und CAE-Anwendung in Projekten

Lecturers & Examiners: Martin Schütz, Jean-Luc Emery
Note: Previous course title until HS23 "Practice Course to Focus Projects on CAD and CAE Based on Siemens NX"
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Abstract

This course provides in-depth knowledge of CAD and serves as an introduction to FEM simulation with Siemens NX, with the aim of using CAD and CAE effectively in projects.The course is application-oriented, the topics discussed are applied 1:1 by the students and transferred to their own project work.

Objective

- Insight and application of advanced CAD modeling - Introduction to CAE simulation - Effective use of CAD and CAE tools in projects - Teaching methodical aspects - Application of the tools in a project (own projects, focus projects)

Content

CAD with Siemens NX (semester week 2, 3, 4): - Advanced CAD Modeling > parametric Modelling - Freeform Modeling - CAD modeling methodology > top-down modeling (WAVE, interpart expressions, etc.). CAE with Siemens NX (semester week 5, 6, 7): - Linear structural analysis (individual parts) - Non-linear structural analysis (contacts, assemblies) - Motion SImulation - Thermal SImulation, CFD Further tools and functions (from semester week 8): - Application of further CAD tools: Sheet Metal, Synchronous, etc. - Insight into other CAE tools, e.g. Ansys Discovery Live - methodical aspects in the field of CAD and CAE

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes and documentation will be electronically available.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Fokus-Projekt Studierenden: Umsetzungsbericht zum Einsatz der Tools (CAD, CAE, PLM, Methoden) im Rahmen des FokusprojektesStudierend der Fokusvertiefung: realisieren ein eigenes kleines Engineering-Design Projekt, inkl. einem (kurzen) Umsetzungsbericht.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Praxiskurs CAD- und CAE-Anwendung in Projekten
Der Kurs startet in der zweiten Semesterwoche: - CAD Themen: 27.09, 04.10, 11.10 (vormittags) - CAE Themen: 18.10, 25.10, 01.11 (vormittags) - Gemischte Themen CADCAE: 08.11 und danach - Projektarbeit: ab dem 08.11 - Abschluss: 13.12.2024 (vormittags) - Die Nachmittage ab dem 27.09. sind reservierte für vertiefende Betrachtungen und insbesondere für die Fokus-Studierenden
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (HG G 1)
  • Fri 14:15-18:00 (HG G 1)
  • 13.12 Date 08:15-11:00 (HG G 1)
48 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
    • Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2022)
      • Focus Specialization
        • Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Dennis Kochmann To achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing, all of the courses listed can be selected. If you wish to take a Master level course, you must obtain the consent of the responsible lecturer. After approval by the focus coordinator, an additional course to the listed courses can be requested. There are recommended lectures for the “Design” track, the “Mechanics” track and the “Manufacturing” track. For recommended courses and further information, please visit the MAVT website for Focus Specialization ( ).)