| Code | BTG701 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Fundamentals of Graphics Communication | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice; Courses of Free Choice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level and type | Undergraduate Studies, Academic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Field of study | Engineering Graphics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Academic staff | Modris Dobelis, Zoja Veide, Ieva Jurāne, Veronika Stroževa, Dmitrijs Ļitvinovs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit points | 2.0 (3.0 ECTS) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annotation |
Students learn the theoretical issues of geometry and engineering graphics (drawing) and practical skills for creating spatial models, with which various digital simulations can be performed in the future. The study course provides practical skills for creation of 3D models of equipment and preparation of technical documentation in the classical "pencil" technique, as well as in computer-aided design or CAD programmes which support the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) concept. The theoretical knowledge acquired in the study course is practically supported with a computer-aided design software SolidWorks, which uses parametric feature-based modeling approach, virtual assembly of components, acquisition of working and assembly drawings from digital models, as well as preparation of other types of project graphic communication documents, including for 3D printing. The study course concludes with the acquaintance of a wide range of virtual simulation options and, in accordance with the specifics of a particular study programme, practically solve entry-level simulation tasks. The tasks include virtual assembly along with analysis of kinematics of mechanism and interference detection of components, simulation of flow and mass transfer processes, as well as design of technological equipment with pipelines. Students will be able to use the acquired skills more fully after mastering the theoretical issues corresponding to the field of study in the later specific study courses, in which the creation of required virtual 3D models will not considered. The study course may be used as a core study course for mastering the basic issues of engineering graphics necessary for the creation of 3D geometric models of the equipment by means of a widely applied and intuitively easy to use CAD software.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
The aim of the study course is to acquaint with the spatial communication of 3D engineering objects by means of drawings or 2D documents, as well as by means of 3D models or digital prototypes. The tasks of the study course are to provide knowledge about the creation of sketches, drawings and 3D models, to develop the skills of interpretation or reading of drawings, to provide insight into a wide variety of virtual simulations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Able to recognize geometric primitives in nature and drawings and create 3D models and drawings of the equipment. Understands the difference between 2D drawing and 3D parametric modeling. - Evaluate a spatial comprehension in a test. Able to create part sketches in pencil technique and provide the necessary sectional view and section information, as well as determine and specify the dimensions required for manufacturing or modeling. - The ability to create correct sketches and drawings, as well as the graphic culture of their execution, is assessed in individual works. Able to use parametric fully defined sketches, independently select modeling features and define their parameters, is able to create from successive features a design tree of a 3D model for equipment. - The conformity of 3D computer models to the requirements is assessed in individual works. Understands the concept of design intent and is able to compile a geometry parameter optimization tasks for equipment simulations using variables and equations. - The conformity of 3D computer models to the requirements is assessed in individual works. Able to create a reverse engineering project - analyse a product or equipment, identify its components, choose a modeling strategy, create part and assembly models. - Evaluate the scope of individual reverse engineering project and its presentation skills, answers to questions. |
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| Evaluation criteria of study results |
Test on spatial comprehension - 10%
Compliance of pencil sketches and drawings with standards - 10% Correspondence of 3D computer models to the originals - 30% The scope of reverse engineering project and its presentation skills - 50% |
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| Course prerequisites | Computer literacy skills, knowledge of geometry, and mathematics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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