Syllabus

Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

MECH 3550 Simulation and Visualization

Instructor/coordinator:

Daniel Swanson, Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Course Description:

Introduce students to important aspects of a simulation study, and use of computer tools to visualize simulation model.  Topics include simulation basics, planning, data collection and analysis, model building, model verification and validation, output analysis, experimental design, visualization technique.

3 course credits, 2 class hours, and 2 lab hours

Prerequisites:

MAT 1475

Required Software:

Matlab: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/student.html

Solidworks: https://www.solidworks.com/product/students

Remote Computer Lab Access: https://citytech.apporto.com/

Course Objectives:

1. Students apply knowledge of mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics to the simulation and visualization of systems in the field of manufacturing, fluid mechanics, vibration, and control.
2. Students will work in teams to generate computing models using simulation and visualization software and conduct analysis on these models.
3. Students will develop skills in using visualization tools to verify design intent. Students will demonstrate skills in validating and refining simulation models to achieve desired outcome.

Course addresses ABET student outcomes:  3a, 3b, 3c, 3e, 3k, and PC-1 

 GRADING PROCEDURES:

-50% Lab Projects

-25% Midterm Exam

-25% Final Exam

Week	Content	Lab
1	Overview of Simulation and Visualization	Create a simple model using Solidworks and Matlab
2	Build Simple Simulation Models	Create a Simple system using Matlab
3	Modeling Complex Systems	Create a Complex system using Matlab
4	Building valid, credible and appropriate detailed simulation models	Creating simulation models using week 4 design criteria
5	Output Data Analysis	Creating simulation models using week 5 design criteria
6	Comparing Alternative System Configurations	Creating simulation models to meet various design criteria
7	Simulation of Control and Manufacturing Systems	Creating a Complex Control System
8	Midterm
9	Vibration Simulation using Solidworks	Create a Vibration Simulation Model
10	SimulationXpress using Solidworks	Create a Vibration Report using SimulationXpress
11	Flow Simulation using Solidworks	Create a Flow Simulation
12	Flow Simulation using Solidworks FloXpress	Create a FloXpress Report
13	Heat Transfer Simulation using Solidworks	Create a Heat Transfer Simulation
14	Sustainability using Solidworks	Create a Sustainability Report
15	Cost Analysis Using Solidworks	Create a Cost Analysis Using Solidworks
16	Final Exam