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C C OLLEGE OF E NGINEERING
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Approved by AICTE, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

Mannampandal, Mayiladuthurai 609 305

ME6501- COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN-QUESTION BANK

1 UNIT I
2 Define CAD.
3 List the various stages in the life cycle of a product.
4 Define optimization.
5 Mention any four applications of computer aided design in
mechanical engineering.
6 Identify the steps involved in conceptual design in
morphology design.
7 Name the factors considered for selecting CAD.
8 Draw the flow diagram of sequential al engineering.
9 Draw the design process layout of ohsuga model.
10 Mention the different phases in pahl and beitz model.
11 Discuss about the morphology design
12 Illustrate the steps involved in shighley method.
13 Show the steps followed in planning the production process.
14 State the characteristics of concurrent engineering.
15 List and differentiate the types of 2D
geometric transformations.
16 Plot a graph between number of design changes in sequential engineering and concurrent
engineering.
17 Classify the types of computer graphics.
18 Discuss on Line Drawing Algorithms.
19 Choose the different coordinate systems used in multiple
20 Define clipping transformations.
21 Rewrite about concatenation transformation.
22 (i) Define design process? Draw flow diagram and explain its
function.
(ii) What is meant by concurrent engineering? Describe the various schemes for concurrent
engineering.
23 List down the 2D transformation matrix for the following
transformation processes.
(i) Translation (ii) Scaling (iii) Rotation (iv) Shearing
24 Describe homogeneous coordinate transformation system and matrix.
25 (i) Examine composite transformation? How is it useful?
(ii) write short note on reflection.
26 (i) With neat sketch explain the product cycle.
(ii)Draw and explain the CAD system architecture.
27 Describe the role of computer in CAD? Draw flow diagram
of CAD, write their benefits and engineering applications of CAD.
28 A triangle has coordinates of A (0, 0), B (4, 0) and C (2,
5).Rotate the triangle counterclockwise by 30 about the origin. Also find the rotation
matrix and resultant triangle after rotation.
29 Find the transformation matrix to transform the given matrix ABCD to three fourth of
its size with centre still remaining at the same position. The coordinates of the rectangle
are A(2,3),B(6,3),C(6,6),D(2,6) and its centre at (4,4.5).Also find the resultant coordinates
of the given rectangle.
30 Show that the transformation matrix for a reflection about
the line y=x is equidistance to reflection to x-axis followed by counterclockwise rotation of
90.
31 A triangle has coordinates with A (5,8),B(3,5) and C (7,5).It
is mirrored about a line y=6.Obtain the resultant
32 (i) Compare sequential and simultaneous engineering.
(ii) Explain viewing transformation system.
33 (i) With an example, explain each type of two dimensional
transformations.
(ii) Explain the techniques involved in line drawing
34 Write short note on the following items.
(i) Line Drawing (ii) Digital Differential Analyzer
35 Write short note on the following items.
(i) Clipping (ii) normalized Transformation (iii) Workstation Transformation.

36 Explain the different types of co-ordinate system that are

generally used in computer graphics.
37 With a block the diagram, Explain different phases of design and manufacturing
process.
38 Explain the factors, which inhibits use of very high resolution and a large number of colours
for display in the case of raster scanning display device?
39 Explain how CAD helps to synthesis a product design and do
engineering analysis for getting optimal design.
UNIT II
40 Define geometrical modeling?
41 List the main drawback of wireframe modeling.
42 Define curve and free form curve.
43
Write down Bezier matrix.
44
Mention any four characteristics of Bezier curves.
45 Write down the difference between Hermite curve and
Bezier curve
46 State the limitations of B - Spline curve.
47 Discuss the various types of surfaces?
48 Illustrate the common surface entities used in a surface modeling.
49 Discuss how coons surfaces are generated.
50 Draw the diagram of Bezier surface.
51 Show the applications of surface modeling.
52 Mention any two advantages and disadvantages of surface modeling.
53 Explain how parametric surfaces defined?
54 Analyze the types of parametric Bi-Cubic surfaces used in
CAD.
55 Differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of
Bezier surface.
56 Assess the various forms of solid model representation.
57 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of CSG.
58 Formulate the rules to be followed in topological consistency.
59
State the applications of coons surface.

60 i) Define B-rep method? Explain in detail. (ii) Write short notes on order of continuity
61 (i) Describe the salient features of a solid modeling package?
(ii) Examine about wire frame modeling and explain in detail.
62 (i) Describe the representation of curves. (BT-1)
(ii) Find the shape of cubic spline curve if the result is
(a) P0=P1,P'1=P'0 (b) P0=P1,P1'=-P0'
63 Identify the formulation involved in Bezier surface and cubic Bezier surface.
64 Summarize how solids are represented and describe neatly
the various types of solid modeling approaches.
65 (i) Describe B-spline surface and explain it.
(ii)Write short notes on solid modeling and its representation.
66 Describe briefly boundary representation (B-rep) and
Constructive Solid Modeling (CSG) in solid modeling.
67 (i) Write short notes on Surface Patch.
(ii) Examine the techniques involved in surface modeling.
68 Examine briefly about coons surface and Hermite Bicubic
surface formulation.
69 (i) Explain the matrix formulation in cubic B-spline curves.
(ii) Elaborately discuss about rational curves.
70 Explain surface modeling and discuss the various types of it,
Give the advantages, disadvantages and applications of surface modeling.
71 (i) Point out the mathematical representation of curves.
(ii) Analyze the steps involved in Bezier curves.
72 (i) Assess the formulation involved in Hermite curve.
(ii) Summarized the characteristics of Bezier and B-spline curves.

73 (i) Generalize analytical and synthetic surfaces? Explain in

detail.
(ii) Formulate the types of surfaces.
74
Distinguish between interpolation and approximation approaches used in design of
 curves.
75
Describe with the help of neat sketches the major surface entities provided by
CAD/CAM systems.
76
What are the limitations in utilizing the method for sweep geometric construction?
77
(i) Write short notes on coon surface.
(ii) Name the controlling points for generating curves.
UNIT III

78 Define visual realism.

79 Classify the components of Visual realism.
80 Identify the applications of visual realism.
81 List the various approaches of visual realism.
82 Compare object space method and image space method.
83 Formulate the visibility of parts of objects depends on.
84 Name the various test to determine visibility.
85 Show the types of coherence.
86 Apply the generic algorithm for hidden line removal.
87 Survey the use of lighting model or Shading model.
88 Inspect about colouring.
89 Predict the difference between Flat shading and smooth shading.
90 How colour parameters are classified?
91 Demonstrate about computer animation
92 Apply the types of animation.
93 Categorize the two basic approaches of key frame animations.
94 Analyze the common problems in animations.
95
Show the three approaches of Hidden line removal algorithm.
96
Tell about Depth Buffer algorithm.
97
Distinguish Additive colour model and Subtractive colour model.
98 Distinguish Simulation approach and Hybrid approach
99
(i) Define computer animation and explain the various means of achieving it.
(ii) Show how the computer animation differs from conventional animation.
100 Maximize the concept of interpolation of shape and interpolation of attributes.
101
Explain briefly Phong shading and Gouraud shading.
101 Explain briefly with sketches any six tests used for hidden line identification.
102 Explain the area oriented algorithm and Priority algorithm for hidden line removal.
103 Explain briefly RGB and CMY color model.
 UNIT IV
104 Define assembly modeling.
105 List down the assembly modeling approaches.
106 Identify the techniques in evaluation of assembly sequences.
107 Give the applications of hole basis system and shaft basis system.
108 Name the factors that influence the amount of tolerance to be given on part.
109 Tabulate unilateral and bilateral tolerance.
110 Explain the types of fits.
111 Interpret the methods of kinematic analysis.
112 Discuss about first moments of inertia.
113 Give the application areas of R5,R10 and R20 series.
114 Draw the Hierarchical relationship in generation an assembly model in CAD.
115
Relate about kinematic and dynamic analysis.
116 List down the common mating conditions in assembly modeling.
117 Explain about the fundamental deviation and tolerance zone.
118 Classify the mating condition often used in assembly modeling.
119 Select the series designated as R 5/2, R10/4.
120 Summarize about Tolerance analysis
121 Consider the design function and design function variables used in assembly modeling
122 Formulate how the ISO system of Holes, Shafts and
Tolerance grades used in assembly modeling.
123 Create the symbols for Tolerance characteristics.
124 List the importance of assembly modeling and identify the various steps in generations of
assembly model.
125 (i) Examine any two Assembly modeling approaches. (ii) Write short notes on mating
conditions
126 (i)Describe the representation of assembly and assembly plans.
(ii) Write short notes on inference of position and orientation.
127 Define geometric tolerance. Discuss in detail about the types of tolerances
128
Summarize about preferred numbers, fits and types of fits.
129 Describe about hole basis system and shat basis system? Which one is preferred and
why?
130 Discuss tolerance accumulation? explain with an examples.
131 (i)Illustrate the terms used in tolerance analysis.
(ii) Calculate the IT tolerance of diameter 250 mm of tolerance grade 13.
132 (i)Calculate the IT tolerance of diameter 45mm of tolerance grade 5.
(ii) Show the numerical examples of various fits.
133 Analysis the methods of indicating the tolerance on drawing
134 Explain the following.
(a) worst case arithmetic method (b) worst case statistical method (c) Monte- Carlo
 simulation method

135 Explain in details about mass property calculation.

136 compare first moment of inertia , second moment of inertia and Product of inertia
137 Formulate Denavit -Hartenberg (D-H) representation and explain in detail.

138
Describe the Need of tolerance analysis with Representation.
139 Elaborate briefly the integral form of first and second moments of inertia.
140 Illustrate the different types of mating conditions
141 Explain the assembly modeling with assembly tree and planning.
142 List down the various elements of CAD/CAM structure without graphics system.
143 Where does the graphics system position in CAD/CAM
structure.

UNIT V

144 Define database.

145 Mention the need for graphic standards.
146 Name the various interface standards at different levels.
147 Write down the aim of graphic standardization.
148 Give the types of graphics standard.
149 Predict the features of GKS.
150 Classify GKS and sketch the layer model of GKS.
151 Compare PHIGS and IGS.
152 Illustrate the various features of PHIGS.
153 Draw a neat sketch of image exchange using OpenGL.
154 Show the limitations of IGES and DXF.
155 Point out the features of NAPLPS.
156 Tabulate the basic sections in DXE File format.
157 Obtain a sketch for three layered architecture for product data exchange.
158 Assess the various file section in IGES.
159
Summarize the eight major areas in step documentation.
160 Create the flow diagram to communicate between two CAD
systems using IGES.
161 Discuss the advantage of open graphics library.
162 (i)Define Graphics Keneral System. explain briefly with
suitable examples.
(ii)Examine IGES data exchange format.
163 Describe the data exchange standard and development in
data exchange format.
164 (i)Write short notes on data base management.
 (ii)Identify the thrust involved in developing CAD
standards.
165 (i)Describe PHIGS.
(ii)Show how data is exchanged between two cad System.
166 (i) Summarize the standards for exchanging images.
(ii) Discuss about open graphics library.
167 (i)Describe (i) Local area network (ii) Wide area network.
(ii)Describe Standard for the Exchange of product model
Data(STEP) in detail.
168 (i) Describe the types of Graphics Standards.
(ii) Discuss the two basic items of GKS such as primitives and attributes.
169 (i).Examine the features of open GL.
(ii).Illustrate (i) Direct CAD system Export (ii) Direct
Translation software (iii) Neutral data exchange format.
170 Classify the Neutral file formats and Explain in detail?
171 Analyze Continuous acquisition and life cycle support and elaborate their types.
172 Explain Product Data Exchange standard and draw the three
layer architecture of PDES.
173 Infer the different levels of graphics standard communication and elaborate
the each
174 (i)Explain drawing exchange format (DXF).
(ii) Compare IGES and STEP
175 Elaborate (i) HTML (ii) VRML (iii) CGM (IV) BITMAPS
(V) Computer Aided Design Interface.
176 Explain the following polyhedral object using b-rep
elements and verify the Euler equation for the same (i) simple polyhedra. (ii) Polyhedral
object a face may have loops. (iii) Objects with holes that do not go through the entire
object. (iv) Objects have holes that go through entire objects.
177 Compare various testing methods of IGES processors.
178 Explain STEP architecture with neat sketch.
179 List and explain the basic requirements and principles of communication protocol.