Development of cooperative education and basic engineering education: aided by 3D CAD and 3D RP modelling. (1st January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Araki, Tsutomu; Hirano, Shigeo
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer applications technology. Volume 51:Number 1(2015)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 85
• Publication Date: 2015-01-01
• Subjects: 3D CAD -- 3D modelling -- rapid prototyping -- 3D printing -- engineering education -- cooperative education -- photoelastic stress test pieces -- hearing–impaired students -- drawings -- mechanical design -- hearing impairment -- design education -- higher education; Technology -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• DOI: 10.1504/IJCAT.2015.068403
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8091

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.