Desenho e Técnicas de Modelação 3D

There are no limitations regarding basic knowledge for attending the course unit.

The theoretical component of the course will utilise the lecture method, complemented by practical application examples.

The practical component will use practical application examples, prioritising the exchange of ideas, approach, and problem-solving by the students themselves throughout the class.

The visualisation/use of the SolidWorks software, version 2024, will support both case studies. The two components will be interconnected, with application examples used to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Objectives:

Drawing and three-dimensional modelling skills are essential in biomedical engineering. Therefore, this course aims to equip future biomedical engineers with the skills necessary to interpret and create mechanical construction drawings. Thus, the objective is to acquire skills in reading, analysing, and executing drawings of mechanical components, both individual and in assemblies, using traditional methods and computer-aided design (CAD) tools.

Generic skills:

Promote the  learning process of exchanging ideas and discussing problems and solutions related to the design of mechanical components, with a particular interest in the field of biomedical engineering.

Specific skills:

Knowing how to prepare technical drawings and schematics, either using traditional methods or the latest computer-aided design tools and creating dimensioned parts and assemblies using a CAD system and converting 3D models into 2D drawings according to existing standards.

1. Basic notions of engineering drawing

1.1. Orthogonal projections
1.2. Cuts and sections
1.3. Dimensioning
1.4. Perspective representation

2. Introduction to 3D modeling

2.1. CAD software
2.2. Modeling of 3D components
2.3. Assemblies
2.4. 2D Design
2.5. Three-dimensional motion simulation and rendering features

The evaluation of the course is exclusively continuous.

The evaluation is made by the development, presentation, and discussion of a final work to be delivered in the form of a report. The work, to be carried out during and outside of classes, it can be individual or in a group of 2 students, and will be the subject of a presentation and a discussion before the teacher of the course.

The report must follow the template to be defined during the semester and cannot exceed the page limit established therein.

Attendance

To pass the course, students must also meet the following attendance criteria: mandatory attendance of 75% of classes.

This attendance criterion does not apply to students with student-worker status or equivalent (to be assessed), who must notify their instructors of their status by the second week of classes. The knowledge assessment for these students follows the same parameters as for other students, and they are permitted to work on the coursework throughout the semester, provided they express this intention within the first three weeks of classes.

Note: Students can only pass the course through practical work.

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