CAD

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C.A.D.

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology to aid in the design of a product. Current packages range from 2D vector base drafting systems to 3D solid and surface modellers.

When we think of creativity we often think of Art classes and Writing Classes.There are many

ways to be creative and use your imagination. One of the most Interesting and Innovative

ways to be creative is to use Art, Math and Design together. Both the form of an object ( the

way it looks) and the function of an object (what it does) can be put together to create things

that are both attractive and useful!

What will we do?

Using the computer as a tool you will learn how to design, scale and color objects. After you finish designing we will make a visual representation of the object called a model.

Discuss your ideas

Learn about the Engineering Process

Figure it out

Let's take a look of the of the engineering process through the eyes of Engineers . Engineers start by defining a problem.

1. To determine how to build something (skyscraper, amusement park ride, bicycle, music player), engineers gather information and conduct research to understand the needs of the challenge to be addressed. In order to do that you need to consider the location, the function and the materials needed. Designing a home or car that can function well in a Michigan city is very different from designing something that can functiona equally well in the middle of the dense forested part of Upper Michigan.

2. Then they brainstorm many imaginative possible solutions. They select the most promising idea and embark upon a design that includes drawings.

3. They make analytical decisions on the materials and construction, manufacturing and fabrication technologies to use.

4. They create and test many models , making improvements until the product design is good enough to meet their needs.

Check out the powerpoint to go over the design process!

Design and Solid Modeling.ppt

Draw it -Tools

1. Use Google Earth to study locations and weather conditions. Consider it a virtual field trip. You can virtually fly all over the earth . Once you have mapped the area and picked a location you will need to design a home or car that is well suited to the area you choose. Consider climate, road surfaces, ect.The following

week the students worked on mapping. we will begin by actually looking at our school from an aerial view map.

KML Gallery

View some of the most popular Google Earth content, published by many organizations and millions of users around the world. Open the files and browse them just like a document, but in a visually intuitive and interactive interface.

Interactive

Thinking about what you are designing and break it down into the parts that make it up. When you design something you have to do it piece by piece.

Play the following game to practice reading a blue print and putting your car together piece by piece.

http://pbskids.org/georgeshrinks/fun/flash/build_a_zoopercar/index.html

Different ways to Learn to use Google Sketch Up

http://download.sketchup.com/downloads/training/tutorials50/Sketchup%20Video%20Tutorials.html

More Ways to help!

We will watch Video Tutorials on how to use the program icons.

We will use the computer program called "Google Sketch Up".

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Did you Know? Engingeering and Design are used in Lots of Careers

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry

Architecture
Architectural engineering
Interior Design
Interior Architecture
Building engineering
Civil Engineeringand Infrastructure
Construction
Roads and Highways
Railroads and Tunnels
Water Supply and Hydraulic Engineering
Storm Drain , Wastewater and Sewersystems
Mapping and Surveying
(Chemical) Plant Design
Factory Layout
Heating Ventilation and air-conditioning

Mechanical (MCAD) Enginering

Automotive - vehicles

Aerospace

Consumer Goods

Machinery

Shipbuilding

Bio-mechanical systems

Electronic design automation(EDA)

Electronic and Electrical (ECAD)
Digital circuit design

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineeringor Power Systems Engineering
Power Systems CAD
Power analytics

Manufacturing process planning

Industrial Design

Software applications

Apparel and Textiles

Fashion Design

Garden design

Lighting Design

Fields of use

What can each tool do? Explore the Interface!

You can download the Tool card which shows which each tool can do and keep it for a quick reference!

Things to download and refer to

Tool Card.doc

SketchUp in the Classroom [PDF]

Brief overview of Google SketchUp

Instructional Video's Tool by Tool

No need to worry about forgeting what we went over in class-you can get a "do over"

Drawing Shapes in Sketch up

Inferring lines

Creating edges

Push/Pull Tool in Sketchup

Google Sketch Up

Create in Order

Here's one you can do Step-by-Step

Create a Chair

Sketchup Video Tutorials

Watch Sketchup video tutorials in case you forget somethingSketchup Self-Paced Tutorials

Self-paced tutorials for practicing at your own paceSketchup K-12 Gallery

See what other kids from K-12 have made with Sketchup!

From your design we will create Models.

Project Time- Show What you Know!

Assignment: You will choose to build either a car of the future or your Dream House.

Research sites on Car Design

http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/home/

http://www.carbodydesign.com/tutorials/hand-drawing-sketching-tutorials.php

http://speedanddesign.net/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=1407

http://www.designertechniques.com/tutorials/mikaellugnegardtraditionalrendering01-page1.htm

Research Sites on Home Design

http://www.hgtv.com/

http://www.designbasics.com/boomer-home-plans.asp

http://www.3dhaonline.com/

What to Do What to Do!

Step #1: Select a location where your home will be built or where you will use your car. Take into account the weather, climate and terrain. (Google Earth)

Step#2- Plan- list what things must be included in your design to address things like safety, practicality,and cost .This will need to be turned in on a planning sheet.

Draw a picture

Step #3- Use Google sketch up to draw you design -Be sure to address the engineering issues that perain to what you are making. Type your measurement in-no guessing. On Sketch-up turn your drawing into a blueprint.

Step #4- Create a model -a 3D representation of your drawing. You can use wood, starws, heavy cardboard. Try to make the model to scale. 1 inch= ????

Some of the Models and Designs

You created