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Synopsis
Relates closely to the course textbook. Looks at ways in which computer programmes are used in design as a tool for analysis and synthesis. Five compaies are shown, covering these topics in architecture, mechanical engineering and electronics. In three parts: 4.1 THERMAL ANALYSIS Presents two examples of software packages used for analysing the thermal performance of buildings; 4.2 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS shows two examples of analysis and logic simulation used in electronics design; 4.3 GEOMETRICAL ANALYSIS shows the use of CAD in designing a large, complex chemical process plant.
Series
Computer Aided Design, Course T363
Language
English
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 57 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Documentation
Related textbook ‘Principles of Computer Aided Design’, edited by J Rooney and P Steadman. Pitman. ISBN 0 273 03672 0.
Subjects
Engineering; Information technology
Keywords
architectural design; chemical industries; computer-aided design; electronics

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
NB. As of May 2016 Open University Worldwide are no longer distributing DVDs. They have posted this message on their website: ‘Unfortunately Open University Worldwide Limited has decided that product sales are no longer viable given the reduced funding to Higher Education institutions and diminishing demand for the products we have traditionally stocked. At present the Open University Students Association (OUSA) will continue to sell the "Good Study Guide", and we are in discussion with other possible distributors to continue to make The Open University’s products available for purchase. As soon as we have any information on other channels of distribution we will update this notice’. Some products are still available via second hand dealers on Amazon.co.uk

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