Course Includes
- Recorded Lessons: 21
- Recorded Hours: 4
- Duration: 4 days (Avg)
Course Features
- Access on mobile
- TDP Assessment Test
Top Skills Covered
Overview
Course Description
Our world is rapidly changing, the climate is degrading, Eco-systems & habitats are depleting. We the humans are the major factors in this context. The forecast for humans is not that optimistic if we continue in this fashion.
The world needs to adopt a lot of newer and innovative technologies and methods for saving our planet from heating a lot and causing damage to itself as well the life that is living on it. As per the scientist’s view, if the rate of climate change is going to continue at a similar phase, within the next 3 to 4 years, a lot of coastline cities will be disappearing under the water, due to the rise in the sea levels. Not only this, but humans also will have to face harsher and harsher climatic conditions. This is true in the case of both cold and hot weather as well. If we don’t react right now, we will be the generation that made climate change worse. In addition to this, we have to take the responsibility of not reacting in time to slow down environmental degradation.
So, what can you do about this as a "Designer" or "Engineer" or “Technical Person”?
Can we change the situation of the "Environment" and the “Climate Change”?
Yes - You can change this situation and this is the right time to react. As a "Designer", you are responsible for changing the world to be a better place. You are the right person to create a long-lasting positive impact on the environment, through the necessary actions that you take. This is also true for all multinational companies. If they step up, then all the necessary and crucial steps can be designed and implemented for slowing down climate change.
You can design products that are more "Environmentally Sustainable" or follow a concept of Eco-design. The concept of eco-design is nothing new. In ancient times, when such types of material and manufacturing technologies were not available, people used to use raw natural resources to design and manufacture their needed products. But, here in the modern era, we have to search for ways in which we can make use of the existing manufacturing technologies, but, also reduce their environmental impact. So, for achieving the same, we can change how our products are being designed and manufactured. This way we can reduce our environmental impact and preserve the existing nature for future generations as well.
For, taking action you need to know the basic concepts of "Sustainability & Sustainable design".
This course is all about learning how to analyze the environmental impact of products and reduce their effect using the Solidworks 2018 software.
Here, in this course, you are going to learn about the basic concepts of "Sustainability & Sustainable design", "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)", principles and guidelines for sustainable design, Eco-labeling schemes, Input factors & Impact factors calculated for assessing the environmental performance of a product, Industrial procedure adopted by the designers for producing sustainable products...etc., in the theoretical sessions.
Then in the Solidworks training sessions, you are going to learn about how to assess the environmental sustainability of your designs, using practical product problems inside Solidworks 2018, from which you are going learn how to apply Solidworks 2018 Sustainability tools for producing an Eco-friendly design.
Knowing about such an advanced module in Solidworks software will make you stand out from the crowd of basic Solidworks users.
Hope you are excited to join me on this journey & Happy Learning.
What you'll learn
- Will be having knowledge on different concepts , Guidelines & Principles of Eco-friendly product design and implementing the same in Solidworks software.
- Can efficiently use Solidworks Sustainability tools for producing eco-friendly designs. (additional skill set for solidworks users, Engineers)
- Will have the knowledge on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) , Sustainability standards & Guidelines, Eco-Labeling, Implementation of LCA...etc.
- Will be able to apply these concepts for producing environmental friendly projects for their college studies using solidworks software.
- Will be able to apply these concepts for conducting research into Sustainability & Sustainable Design.
Requirements
- Basic Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace or an field related to design) knowledge.
- Solidworks Design Basics. ( Basic info about interface of Solidworks is enough).
- Access to Solidworks 2014 and above.
- Main requirement is the curiosity and interest to learn especially sustainability theory and Solidworks software. to apply these concepts for producing environmental friendly projects for their college studies using solidworks software.
Course Content
21 Lessons | 4:00 Total hours
Course Introduction & Contents
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Introduction to Sustainability & Sustainable Design - 1
00:10:54 - In this Lecture, the students will be introduced to the what is design and why Sustainability design concept has evolved. Sustainable design during the useful life of the product. Basic Concepts of Sustainable design.
Introduction to Sustainability & Sustainable Design
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Introduction to Sustainability & Sustainable Design - 2
00:11:12 - In this Lecture, the students will be introduced to the concept of Sustainable design after the useful life of the product, basic definitions of Sustainability, Sustainability Engineering & Sustainable design.
Guidelines & Principles for Sustainable Design
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Guidelines to Sustainable Design
00:11:17 - In this Lecture, Students will be introduced to the Guidelines to be followed while designing Environmentally Sustainable products.
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Principles for Sustainable Design
00:05:36 - In this Lecture, Students will be introduced to the Principles adopted to promote the use of sustainability while designing products or buildings.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-1
00:09:48 - Students will be introduced to the concept of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and various stages in LCA. The various stages in LCA are explained with real-world examples.
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Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)-2
00:09:21 - Students will be learning about the key elements in a performing LCA & what is the scope and boundaries of LCA with a practical example.
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Impact Metrics in Environmental Assessment
00:10:28 - Students will Learn in detail about the impact metrics that we consider for assessing the environmental impact of the product or an activity.
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Implementation of LCA & Sustainable design, Eco-Labeling.
00:08:34 - Students will learn about the implementation standards for LCA, the concept of eco-labeling and different schemes, pitfalls of LCA.
Industrial Sustainability Design Process
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Industrial process for Sustainable design
00:06:32 - Students will learn about the design process followed in the industry for designing sustainable products.
Theoretical Introduction to Solidworks Sustainability Software
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Introduction to Solidworks Sustainability Theory
00:19:34 - Students will be learning the required theoretical background of the Solidworks Sustainability tools.
Sustainability analysis of a Metal Washer
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Sustainability analysis of a Metal Washer - 1
00:14:10 - Students will learn about the interface and operation of the sustainability modules inside Solidworks using an example of a metal washer. They also will learn how to set environmental assessment factors as a baseline for comparison with other alternatives.
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Sustainability analysis of a Metal Washer - 2
00:11:37 - Students will learn how to select different material alternatives manually and asses their impact using Solidworks Sustainability tools. Then they compare the environmental impact of the new alternate material with the existing baseline values to choose from the best option in terms of Eco-friendliness.
Sustainability analysis of a Plastic container
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Sustainability analysis of a Plastic container - 1
00:08:59 - Students will learn how to set up a sustainability study on a plastic part and set the baselines for future analysis using a plastic container design Solidworks Sustainability tools. The link for downloading the practice file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wTQ1TqD2TeI3oU4Pq2ITXLIaAXtfQIB7/view?usp=sharing
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Sustainability analysis of a Plastic container - 2
00:15:31 - Students will learn how to use the automated tool inside Solidworks Sustainability module for finding an alternative material with the desired properties to replace the existing material instead of manually selecting it.
Sustainability analysis of a Sheet Metal Base Plate
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Sustainability analysis of a Sheet Metal Base Plate - 1
00:09:49 - Students will learn how to set up a sustainability study on a sheet Metal plate and set the baselines for future analysis using Solidworks Sustainability tools.. Learn how to use the automated tool inside Solidworks for finding an alternative material with the desired properties to replace the existing material instead of manually selecting it. The link for downloading the practice file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U6ZOhLtTDjHB0Ni0JDwG6OgNc64O3M2j/view?usp=sharing
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Sustainability analysis of a Sheet Metal Base Plate -2
00:08:54 - Students will compare different design alternatives in terms of product sustainability using Solidworks Sustainability tools. Students will learn to use the online sustainability calculator to convert the calculated impact parameter values into human measurable parameter values.
Sustainability analysis of a Car break Assembly & Its Parts
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Sustainability analysis of a Disc Plate of Car Break Assembly
00:10:22 - Students will learn how to open an assembly in the Solidworks software, separate the disc plate from the assembly and perform the sustainability analysis on the disc plate of the car brake assembly using Solidworks Sustainability tools. The link for downloading the practice file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11479dWF4sbB9GIOPm0WeQEoyTey4Npd3/view?usp=sharing
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Sustainability analysis of a complete Car Break Assembly
00:08:17 - Students will learn how to perform sustainability analysis on the complete assembly of a car break using the Solidworks Sustainability tool.
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Identifying the critical components and reducing it’s impact from the car break
00:05:29 - Students will learn how to identify and sort parts based on different conditions from the existing assembly and try to reduce their environmental impact using the Solidworks Sustainability tool.
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Generating & Understanding the Sustainability report
00:05:31 - Generating & Understanding the Sustainability report
Course Conclusion
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Course Conclusion
00:01:58 - This contains a video that reviews what may have been learned from this course and concludes this course