Title :
Preparing technology students for design in the 21st century
Author :
Tomovic, Mileta M. ; Eigenbrod, Lester K.
Author_Institution :
Purdue Univ., West Lafayettes, IN, USA
Abstract :
The general phases of computer-aided engineering (CAE) are examined and the implementation of CAE in a technology curriculum is discussed. Particular attention is given to an elective three-credit-hour course entitled “Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, being offered to seniors within the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue
Keywords :
computer aided engineering; computer aided instruction; educational courses; engineering education; finite element analysis; CAE; Finite Element Method; Purdue University; computer-aided engineering; technology curriculum; technology students; three-credit-hour course; Computer aided engineering; Design engineering; Design for manufacture; Design optimization; Manufacturing industries; Production; Residual stresses; Technology management; Total quality management; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1993. Twenty-Third Annual Conference. 'Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology', Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1482-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1993.405530
