Geometric Modeling and Engineering Analysis

The software must be efficient for both computer processing and human usability.

Stress-strain calculations and heat transfer calculations.

Finite element analysis and determining mass properties.

<p>ANSYS, NASTRAN, and HYPERMESH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Layering allows the overlay of geometric images to ensure sufficient material is available for machining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It analyzes assembled structures to identify components that may occupy the same physical space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide crucial data such as surface area, weight, and center of gravity of solid objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps assign size specifications to surfaces, reducing the chance of dimensioning errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They enhance visualization of mechanisms and prevent component interference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CAD can increase productivity by roughly five times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automatic dimensioning and generation of sectional views.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ADAMS, SYMBOLS, AutoCAD, Pro-E, Unigraphics, CATIA, I-deas, SolidWorks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It needs functions like dimensioning, text, and cross-hatching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Up to twenty times compared to manual drafting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They significantly improved the speed of producing engineering drawings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coordinate system and grid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary technique is the use of a sequence of straight line segments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The major issue is maintaining the image for the required amount of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An image is constructed by sweeping the electron beam across the screen, illuminating one row at a time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The refresh buffer stores the set of intensity values for all the screen points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One method is to quickly redraw the picture by directing the electron beam back over the same points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The direct-beam refresh tube retains an image by continuously replacing it multiple times per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A challenge is avoiding flickering of the image as it is regenerated continuously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The direct view storage tube retains images without continuous refreshing, unlike the direct-beam refresh tube.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous stationery ensures an uninterrupted supply of paper at high printing speeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laser printers provide very high-quality prints compared to line printers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flat Bed Plotters where the pen moves over stationary paper, and Drum Plotters where paper rotates and the pen moves transversely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MICR records data using ink that contains ferromagnetic materials, allowing it to read bank-related information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>OCR scans documents using a light source and lens system to convert character patterns into electrical pulses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Laser printers typically operate at speeds between 30 and 250 pages per minute, which is slower than line printers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ink jet plotters are used for producing color plots of solid models, shaded images, and contoured plots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vector plotters create images using geometrical shapes, while dot matrix plotters produce images using a matrix of dots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simple configuration consists of one CPU, various backing storage devices, and several input/output devices, but has limited processing power and flexibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A network configuration allows distinct computer installations to be linked, enabling sharing of computing power and improved information flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main purpose of a LAN is to efficiently link computers, user terminals, and peripheral devices within a single site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A centralized network features a single central processing facility, while a distributed network allows processing to occur at multiple locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple configurations struggle to cope with increased user demands due to limited processing power and lack of expansion capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A WAN links different sites and installations, enabling communication between remote networks, including connecting multiple LANs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A ring network is a configuration where each device is connected in a circular arrangement, allowing data to pass through each device in sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main components include backing storage devices and input/output devices connected to the CPU, enabling specific tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers