CD340 Physical And Computer Aided Modeling/ Richard Pardys

CD 340 Physical and Computer Aided Modeling
December 1 , 2008 – Class #1
Richard Pardys, Instructor, Phone - 215-763-0842, rpardys@itt-tech.edu

About the Physical and Computer Aided Modeling Class
In this class, you will be introduced to two aspects of modeling. You will learn about making models by traditional methods such as using chipboard or foam core Styrofoam, and also computer aided modeling. We will learn the program Autodesk VIZ for the computer aided modeling component. There will be a class project in which you will be required to make a physical model of a house. The textbook for the class is, Physical and Computer Aided 3-D Modeling by Pearson Custom Publishing, which covers AutoDesk VIZ. You will also receive a handout textbook (Physical Modeling Handout) which will cover physical model building, and there will be readings and assignments from this handout.


Grading for the Class
Participation 10%
Lab Assignments 20%
Written Homework 10%
Project 30%
Final Exam 30%


Reading Homework - Individual
Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the “Physical Modeling Handout”.
Answer the odd practice questions on pages 1.15, 1.23, 2.9 and 2.21

Project Homework- Group
At 1/8” = 1’-0” redraw the plan on page 1.28. You do not need to include the furniture.
Place the house on a 60’ x 100’ lot showing the street, driveway, and the north arrow.
Redesign the elevation for the house in a manor that is more creative that what is shown on page 1.29. Four elevations requires showing all sides of the house. You may sketch these elevations by hand, but in short order, you’ll need to draw them on CAD.



Physical Modeling Notes



Chapter 1 – Intro to Physical Modeling



Basic Equipment and Materials of Models
Chipboard
Colored Matte Board
Plastics
Wood
Foam core
Xacto Knife
Matte Knife
Cork back Steel Ruler
White Glue
Spray Adhesive


Modeling Operations
Cutting
Drilling
Gluing
Surface Finishing


Chapter 2 – Advanced Physical Modeling

Materials
Corrugated Boards
Chipboard
Sheet Metal
Wood
Plaster of Paris

Acu-Arc

Using Frames for Structures
Wireframe

Laying out Patterns
Sphere
Cone


Making a Star


Using straws for the wireframe, and yellow tracing paper for the skin, create a five point star.


Use the masking tape, scissors, and staples to help make your creation.

Think about your construction method as you make the star.