GTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 6)
Computer Aided Design
December 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Explain wireframe modelling in detail. Compare it with solid modeling.
7 M
1 (b) Give your Comments on the need for standardization in Computer Graphics. Briefly discuss about various graphics standards available.
7 M

2 (a) Explain the concepts of FEM. Discuss the different steps involved in FEA in detailed.
7 M
Answer any two question from Q2 (b) or Q2 (c)
2 (b) What are different types of geometric technique available? Describe the common facilities available in a solid modelling package.
7 M
2 (c) Reflect the diamond shape polygon whose vertices are A(-3,0), B(0,-2), C(3,0), D(0,2) about an arbitrary line L which is represented by equations y=0.5x+1.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) or Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a) With neat sketch explain the characteristics of Bezier curve and mention its advantages.
7 M
3 (b) Describe the structure of an IGES file and compare IGES and PDES.
7 M
3 (c) Explain DDA algorithm for generation of line.
7 M
3 (d) Explain the CAD of helical compression spring using flow chart.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) or Q4 (c), (d)
4 (a) A triangle ABC with vertices A(30,20), B(90,20) and C(30,80) is to be scaled by factor 0.5 about a point X(50,40). Determine (i) the composition matrix and (ii) the coordinates of the vertices for a scaled triangle.
7 M
4 (b) Explain Penalty approach and Elimination approach for FEA
7 M
4 (c) Discuss in detail about the applications of optimization in engineering.
7 M
4 (d) What are the different types of Elements? Explain their characteristic and importance.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q5 (a), (b) or Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a) Explain Johnson method of optimum design with an example.
7 M
5 (b) What do you mean by compatible and incompatible problem in optimum design? Explain.
7 M
5 (c) Compare CSG and B-rep techniques of solid modeling.
7 M
5 (d) What do you mean by primary and subsidiary design equation? Explain with example.
7 M



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