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AUTOTECH 2AC3

Advanced CAD

Undergraduate

Winter 2026 · C01, C02, C03

Readings

  • Etext Catia Core Tools: Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application Permanent Access
    Michaud · Suggested
    ISBN 9780071700443; 9780071700269
Winter 2024

Topics

  • Advanced CAD modeling techniques
  • Parametric modeling software used
  • Automotive/aerospace industry
  • Modeling parts with complex geometry
  • Relational dimensioning
  • Geometrical and dimensional constraints
  • Creation of solid models for parts with complex shapes
  • Integration of wireframe and complex surfaces
  • Assembly creation from parts and sub-assemblies
  • Assembly constraints and kinematic joints
  • Fitting and kinematic animations for assemblies
  • Kinematic constraints
  • Simulate motion
  • Video animation generation

Readings

  • Catia core tools Computer-aided three- dimensional interactive application (optional); Michel Michaud. McGraw Hill; ISBN 9780071700269
    Michel Michaud. McGraw Hill · optional
    ISBN 9780071700269
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