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MEng134 Lecture2 - Introduction of Most Important Software For Mechanical Engineers

This document outlines a lecture on important computer software for mechanical engineers. It introduces the learning outcomes, which are to determine software benefits and purposes, identify the most important software, and learn the software used in the course. The document then discusses the benefits of software, including aiding design, modeling, problem solving, and making work faster. It provides examples of important software like Mathcad, CAD programs, FEA programs, Excel, VBA, MATLAB, and Python. It concludes that the software mastered in this course will be Excel and Solidworks.

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MEng134 Lecture2 - Introduction of Most Important Software For Mechanical Engineers

This document outlines a lecture on important computer software for mechanical engineers. It introduces the learning outcomes, which are to determine software benefits and purposes, identify the most important software, and learn the software used in the course. The document then discusses the benefits of software, including aiding design, modeling, problem solving, and making work faster. It provides examples of important software like Mathcad, CAD programs, FEA programs, Excel, VBA, MATLAB, and Python. It concludes that the software mastered in this course will be Excel and Solidworks.

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Computer Applications

for
Mechanical Engineering

Lecture 2: Introduction of Most Important Software for


Mechanical Engineers

Cleo S. Bilocura
Visayas State University – Baybay City, Leyte
Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
The Learning Outcomes

In this lecture, you will learn to;

Determine the benefits and purpose of computer software for mechanical engineers.

Know the most important software for mechanical engineers.

Know the software to be used in the course.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Benefits and Purpose

 To add beautification and clarify in presentation of idea.


 To help in designing and modelling of elements or components.
 To aid in solving engineering problems involving complex and long iterative
solutions.

 To make designing and solving engineering problems faster.

”Computer software makes you resemble smarter


but it will not make you smart.”

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Mathcad
Mathcad gives you the ability to do math within a document, as well as to add
relevant images and text to explain your work.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Computer Aided Design (CAD)


A 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) package is especially useful to any engineer
with a focus on design. This software allows you to build 3D models of parts and
assemblies.
SolidWorks, CATIA, and Autodesk Inventor

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)


Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is useful to any engineer that needs to perform
structural analysis. This software allows you to analyze stresses and deflections in
complex structures.
Popular examples include ANSYS and Nastran.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Microsoft Excel
Excel is probably the most versatile software used not just by mechanical engineers,
but by nearly every office worker. Excel is useful for quick calculations, for
tabulating data, for laying out ideas, for drawing with shapes.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)


Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is the programming language built into all of the
Microsoft Office products. It is useful for automating Excel files, Access files, Word
files, and any other files created using the MS Office suite.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 MATLAB
MATLAB is the programming language/environment of choice among mechanical
engineers. MATLAB is essential for doing more complex numerical analysis where
simple math doesn't cut it and a programming solution is required. MATLAB is
especially well suited for calculations with matrices and vectors.
Some examples of things you might do with MATLAB include: Analyze heat transfer,
Design a control system, Analyze the response characteristics of a spring-mass-
damper.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software

 Python
Python is a general-purpose programming language with a strong capability for
scientific programming. Because of this, Python is an excellent alternative to
MATLAB.
One major advantage of Python (besides the price of free) is that it is a general
purpose programming language - it is not specifically tailored to scientific
programming, although it is excellent for that.

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering
Computer Software to be Mastered in this Course

 Microsoft Excel
 Solidworks

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction


Next Lecture: Microsoft Excel

 Main parts of the Excel window.


 Perform basic mathematical operations in a spreadsheet.
 Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Interpretation
 Laboratory Exercise No.1
 and more…..

C.S.Bilocura Computer Applications for Mechanical Engineering Lecture 2: Introduction

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