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CATIA

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Course Unit Code340-0600/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
MEL44Dr. Ing. Jaroslav Melecký
Summary
Students will get acquainted with the basics of Catia software for mechanical engineering, they will learn the basics of using individual modules designed for the design of structural units. Emphasis is placed on practical mastery and creation of components, assemblies, surfaces and drawing documentation, including their editing options.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Gain of theoretical knowledge in CAD/CAM/CAE system CATIA.
Gain practical experience in CAD/CAM/CAE system CATIA.
Application of knowledge in solving a specific design task.
Course Contents
1. Catia, program control, navigation, tree structure, file extensions.
2. Catia, environment settings, Tools-Options ..., View-Toolbars ...
3. Catia, Mechanical Design module, Part Design.
4. Catia online Documentation.
5. Catia User Companion.
6. Catia, Mechanical Design module, Assembly Design.
7. Catia, Mechanical Design module, Wireframe and Surface Design.
8. Catia, Shape module, Generative Shape Design.
9. Catia, Mechanical Design module, Drafting.
10. Catia, Analysis & Simulation module, Advanced Meshing Tools.
11. Catia, Analysis & Simulation module, Generative Structural Analysis.
12. Catia, Ergonomics Design & Analysis module, Human Builder.
13. Catia, Ergonomics Design & Analysis module, Human Measurements Editor.
14. Catia, Ergonomics Design & Analysis module, Human Activity Analysis.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
CATIA documentation – HELP - Contents, Index, Search, Part Design, Assembly Design.
PLCHOVÁ, Anna a HRUDIČKOVÁ, Milena. Design v konstrukci strojů: návody do cvičení. 1. vyd. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita, 2005. 53 s. ISBN 80-248-0794-7.
CATIA documentation – HELP - Contents, Index, Search, Part Design, Assembly Design.
Recommended Reading:
CATIA documentation – HELP - Contents, Index, Search, Wireframe and Surface Design, Generative Shape Design.
CHUNDELA, Lubor. Ergonomie. Vyd. 1. Praha: ČVUT, Strojní fakulta, 2001. 171 s. ISBN 80-01-02301-X.
KRÁL, Miroslav. Ergonomie a její užití v technické praxi. Ostrava: AKS, 1994. ISBN 80-85798-35-7.
KRÁL, Miroslav. Ergonomie a její užití v technické praxi II: normativy lidského těla, biomechanika a bioenergetika. Ostrava: VAVA, 1998. ISBN 80-86168-04-2.
Návody do cvičení, PCE303A až K, D:\Výuka\Catia.
ČSN EN 547-3 Bezpečnost strojních zařízení - Tělesné rozměry - Část 3: Antropometrické údaje.
IT CAD, CCB spol. s r.o.
CATIA documentation – HELP - Contents, Index, Search, Wireframe and Surface Design, Generative Shape Design.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Other activities
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 33