Programme

• Knowledge of the theoretical basis and functionality of 3D modeling of mechanical elements, structures, and piping systems;
• Ability to set up the structural design of offshore components and systems;
• Ability to use 3D modeling and structural analysis software.
Detailed program:

1. Engineering Design
• Phases of the Engineering Design
• Product Configuration and modularity. Differences between Configure-to-Order e Engineer-to-Order.
2. Product Lifecycle Management – PLM
• Introduction to Product Life Cycle Management (PLM), tools and methods.
3. Geometrical Modeling and CAD tools
• CAD feature-based modeling, parameters management.
• Annotations on 3D models – Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI).
• Basic concepts on surface modeling.
4. Application Programming Interface
• Programming languages for CAD integration.
• Development examples.
5. Computer-Aided Engineering tools
• CAE systems and applications.
• CAD/CAE interoperability.
• Finite Element Methods (FEM) and numerical tools.
• Structural simulations.
6. Design Optimization tools
• Parametrical optimization: tools and methods.
• Multi-Objective Optimization.
• Topological Optimization in FEM analysis.
• Examples.
7. Reverse Engineering
• Optical instruments for 3D survey.
• 3D scanner: a test case.
8. Offshore structures modeling
• System engineering.
• Introduction to BIM modeling.
• Basic concepts of structural modeling.
• Mechanical assemblies in offshore project.
• Software and tools.
9. Design for X
• Design for X: definition. Examples of Design for Assembly and Design for Disassembly, etc.
• Concepts of Life Cycle Assessment for the industrial sector.
• Ecodesign methods based on Life Cycle Assessment analysis (Design for Sustainability).
10. 3D Piping modeling for offshore applications
• Design of 3D piping models using CAD software.
• Normative, standard code, and components for the piping representation, symbols and schemes.
• Pipe representation, air ventilation, gas piping, marine applications.
• Piping and regulation: pipes, valves, flanges, pipe connections, pipe joints, boilers, tanks, pumps, gaskets.

Core Documentation

Online documentation on the Moodle site of the course.

Reference Bibliography

Some reference books are: • G. Pahl, W. Beitz, J. Feldhusen, K.H.Grote, “Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach”, Springer, Third Edition, 2007. • E.Manzini, C.A. Vezzoli, “Design for Environmental Sustainability”, Springer 2008. A. Saksvuori, A. Immonen, "Product Lifecycle Management", Springer 2010. • Geoffrey Boothroyd, Peter Dewhurst, Winston A. Knight., “Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly”, CRC Press, Third Edition. 2010. • James G. Bralla, “Design for Manufacturing Handbook”, McGraw Hill, Second Edition, 1986. • Product Design and Development, Fifth Edition, Karl T. Ulrich and Steven D. Eppinger, 2012, McGraw-Hill

Attendance

Attendance is optional but strongly recommended.

Type of evaluation

The learning level assessment consists of an oral test with a project presentation. The final evaluation is measured by a grade from 18/30 to 30/30 with the possibility of honor (cum laude). The minimum grade (18/30) is awarded if the student demonstrates that he can use software tools to solve real problems using the theoretical methods presented in the course. The troubleshooting flow may not be completely smooth. The maximum grade (30/30) is awarded if the student has been able to deepen all the aspects inherent to the proposed project, with deep and detailed considerations. Achieving the maximum rating requires that all topics have been explored in depth with a high level of competence in applying theoretical methods. Honor is given to those who master methods and tools, go beyond the required results, demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the subject, particular property of language, and have high expository, in-depth, and re-elaboration ability, resulting from a wise knowledge of theoretical methods and software tools.