Module #1 Introduction to CAD for Structural Design Overview of the importance of CAD in structural design, benefits, and industry applications
Module #2 Basics of CAD Software Fundamentals of CAD software, including interfaces, tools, and basic drawing techniques
Module #3 Geometric Modeling Fundamentals Underlying math and concepts of geometric modeling, including points, curves, and surfaces
Module #4 2D Drawing and Drafting Creating and editing 2D drawings, including lines, arcs, and curves
Module #5 Introduction to 3D Modeling Basic concepts of 3D modeling, including extrusions, sweeps, and lofts
Module #6 Solid Modeling Creating and editing solid models, including Boolean operations and feature-based modeling
Module #7 Surface Modeling Creating and editing surface models, including NURBS and mesh surfaces
Module #8 Assembly Modeling Creating and managing assemblies, including component creation and constraint management
Module #9 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Basic concepts of FEA, including types of analysis, boundary conditions, and results interpretation
Module #10 Structural Analysis using CAD Applying FEA to structural design, including beam and column analysis, and load application
Module #11 Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design considerations for manufacturing, including tolerances, materials, and process selection
Module #12 Advanced CAD Techniques for Structural Design Advanced techniques for complex structural design, including dynamic simulations and optimization
Module #13 Data Management and Collaboration Managing CAD data, including file formats, collaboration tools, and data exchange
Module #14 CAD for Bridge Design Applying CAD to bridge design, including beam and slab analysis, and load calculation
Module #15 CAD for Building Design Applying CAD to building design, including 3D modeling, and facade design
Module #16 CAD for Industrial Design Applying CAD to industrial design, including component design, and product development
Module #17 Automation and Scripting in CAD Automating tasks and creating custom scripts in CAD software
Module #18 Best Practices and Troubleshooting Tips and techniques for efficient CAD workflow, and common troubleshooting techniques
Module #19 Case Studies in Complex Structural Design Real-world examples of complex structural designs, including challenges and solutions
Module #20 Future of CAD in Structural Design Emerging trends and technologies in CAD for structural design, including AI and machine learning
Module #21 Workshop 1:2D Drawing and Drafting Hands-on exercise creating and editing 2D drawings
Module #22 Workshop 2:3D Modeling and Assembly Hands-on exercise creating and managing 3D models and assemblies
Module #23 Workshop 3:FEA and Structural Analysis Hands-on exercise applying FEA to structural design
