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Course title Engineering Graphics with AutoCad
Course code MašZ3041
Credit points (ECTS) 6
Total Hours in Course 162
Number of hours for lectures 16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 48
Number of hours for laboratory classes 0
Independent study hours 98
Date of course confirmation 17/12/2024
Responsible Unit Institute of Engineering and Energetics
 
Course developers
Dr. sc. ing., Imants Nulle
Dr. sc. ing., prof. Ilmārs Dukulis
There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
 
Course abstract
The aim of the course is to create and develop geometrical logic, spatial thinking and imagination, to get acquainted with the terminology of engineering graphics, to obtain extended understanding on the concept of computer aided design and spheres of usage in solving of engineering problems, as well as basic principles of computer aided system selection, to promote the use of standards (LVS, ISO, etc.) in creation of technical documentation. Practically students acquire the possibilities of drawing of different components using AutoCAD software package.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge – understands the projection method, view and section view creation principles. Familiar with the drawings related standards (ISO, LVS, etc.). Knows the types of components and the corresponding work documentation and its execution sequence. Able to explain the drawing and to add dimensions and annotations of threads, surface roughness and material. Knowledge on the concept of computer aided design and spheres of different CAD system application, the basic principles of computer aided systems selection. Knowledge is assessed in Test 1, practical works and exam.
Skills – can accomplish part working drawings, axonometric views, perform drawings of dismountable and rigid assemblies and bill of materials for it, as well as read assembly drawings and detailing them according LVS, EN, ISO, etc. standards. Skills to choose an appropriate software application related to the computer aided design sphere basing on the problem nature, to use the software in creating of technical documentation. Able to work with standardized product library elements. Skills are assessed in Homework 1 and 2, Test 2, practical works and exam. Competence, working in group or independently, to use the information technology facilities for the solving of engineering problems and to manage them, as well as to convince others and argue own viewpoint. Competences are assessed in practical works and tests.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Overview and demonstration of software, hardware and auxiliaries used in computer aided design. – 2 h
2. Drawing and modifying simple lines and shapes. Preparation of title block. Defining and applying layers. Use of templates in drawing. Saving the template. Drawing rules – line types, fonts for technical drawings. – 6 h
3. Views of drawings. Modifying simple shapes. Using snaps (object, ortho, polar, grid). Drawing of the prismatic detail. – 4 h
4. Displaying dimensions in drawings. Defining dimension styles. – 2 h
5. Construction of axonometric image in Isometric Drafting mode. – 2 h
6. Sections in drawings. Hatching. – 4 h
7. Construction of joints and arrays. – 4 h
8. Representation of threads in drawings. Surface texture. Drawing of a threaded component. – 4 h
9. Placing of typical blocks in the drawing. Block creation, editing. Copying of styles and layers from other drawings. Preparation and printing of drawing output. – 2 h
10. Test. Drawing of the prismatic detail. Views, dimensions, axonometry. Dimensions, surface roughness, threads. – 4 h
11. Creating 3-D models. 3-D coordinate systems. Views. – 4 h
12. Tools for building and editing of full-size models, planar and curved surfaces. Visualization of 3-D objects. – 2 h
13. Drawing of the casted detail. Axonometry. Fits and tolerances in drawings. – 4 h
14. Assembly drawing. Selection of standardized parts from the AutoCAD Mechanical Content library. Bills of materials, Parts lists. – 6 h
15. Drawing of the welded construction. Adding welding symbols. Axonometry. Specification. – 4 h
16. Detail drawings of the assembly. – 6 h
17. Test. Assembly drawing. – 4 h
Requirements for awarding credit points
The study course concludes with a cumulative exam, with or without a final assessment during the individual study and examination period. The exam grade is based on the evaluation of study results throughout the semester (practical assignments, homework, and tests). A final exam covering the entire course material must be taken if the semester grade is 5 or lower, or if the student wishes to improve his/her semester grade.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Construction of joints. Drawing a detail drawing using complex sections. Construction of surface intersection lines in detail drawing. Drawing of threaded parts.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
All coursework during the semester (practical assignments, homework, and tests) is graded on a 10-point scale. All tasks completed in practical and homework assignments must be finished, properly formatted, and the student must be familiar with the sequence of work and be able to answer questions about it. A passing grade on the tests can be obtained if there are no significant errors in the parts or assembly drawings and at least 50% of the test questions are answered correctly. The final grade for the study course consists of: 50% from the grades of practical assignments completed during the semester, 20% from homework grades, 30% from test grades.
Compulsory reading
1. Plantenberg K. Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2018. Instruction. Mission, KS: SDC Publications, 2017. 950 p.
2. Onstott S. AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials. Sybex, 2017. 432 p.

3. Omura G., Benton B.C. Mastering AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. San Francisco etc.: Sybex, 2017. 1052 p. 4. Dukulis I. Pamati darbā ar AutoCAD 2018: mācību e-grāmata. Jelgava, 2018. 178 lpp.
Further reading
1. Simmons C., Phelps N. The essential guide to technical product specification: engineering drawing. BSI British Standards Institution. London: BSI, 2009. 204 p.
2. Čukurs J., Nulle I., Dobelis M. Inženiergrafika. Mašīnbūves rasēšana: Mācību grāmata. Rīga: RaKa, 2008. 256 lpp.
3. Čukurs J., Viļumsone I., Nulle I. Inženiergrafika (Tēlotājas ģeometrijas pamati, projekciju rasēšana. Konstruktoru dokumentācija. Datorizētās projektēšanas pamati). Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 416 lpp. 4. Čukurs J., Vronskis O. Tehniskā grafika: Mācību grāmata. Rīga: RaKa, 2008. 266 lpp.
Notes
The study course is included in the compulsory part of the bachelor’s study programme “Biosystems Machinery and Technologies”. 1st year, 1st semester.