Construction
Research and Design
Process of developing products are taught in the Research
and design Module. While learning about Aerodynamics and the
design process, students explore the systems of the
automobile. Students then experiment with an automotive
design software package that allows them to design and test
a car and its various automotive systems. Hands-on
activities allow students to design, construct, and test a
CO2 dragster or a mouse trap powered vehicle.
Structure Engineering
In the Structural Engineering Module students demonstrate
proficient measuring skills firsthand. Students soon
discover how elements are linked together to provide the
support needed for a structure to not only withstand, but
oppose loads from any direction. Using simulation software
to design, construct, and test a bridge, students will learn
about the design process, the principles of engineering, and
stress factors Armed with an understanding of structural
elements and a knowledge of measuring, students follow
through a design process to complete a model bridge, truss,
or tower of their own.
Computer Aided Drafting
The design planning stage of any product is of vital
importance to its success. As students are challenged to see
things through the mind's eye, they are introduced to
general drafting techniques as well as advanced features of
today's state-of-the-art CAD systems in the Computer Aided
Drafting Module. Students study the history of graphics
communications while learning how to manipulate primitive
objects to produce both mechanical and architectural
drawings. They also learn how to start a drawing, place
symbols on the drawing, dimension the drawing, and plot the
drawing to produce a completed project. Students will then
apply knowledge gained from instruction to solve CAD-related
challenges, which include creating a multi-view drawing,
creating sectional views, creating auxiliary views, and
creating electronics schematics.
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