Development of cooperative education and basic engineering education: aided by 3D CAD and 3D RP modelling Online publication date: Wed, 01-Apr-2015
by Tsutomu Araki; Shigeo Hirano
International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT), Vol. 51, No. 1, 2015
Abstract: In our education of hearing-impaired students there is an emphasis on mechanical design and drawing, as drawing is a method of communication for engineers. They are expected to communicate by drawings, even though they are hearing impaired. 3D modelling is very effective as a teaching method: 1) for the development of teaching materials that can be understood by showing, in addition to the description in words; 2) for creating a model with a similar shape through the use of drawings and mechanical design drafting exercises; 3) for use as modelling materials that can be evaluated, with their own sophisticated design and through the students' own experiences; 4) for use of international and domestic cooperative education; 5) as a new addition in photoelastic stress test pieces. This paper reports on the recent status of University Drafting and Design Education using 3D CAD and 3D RP modelling.
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