Mechanical Engineering

Vector treatment of the absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies. Subjects include: Newtons laws, kinetics of particles and particle systems, work and energy, impulse and momentum, mass moment of inertia, and impact.

A study of the structure and properties of materials. Materials covered include metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Mechanical properties are emphasized, electrical properties, thermal properties, and environmental interactions are addressed. Structural features at the atomistic level, the crystal structure level, and the microstructure level of single and polyphase materials are studied in terms of their effects on material properties.

Introduction to mechanical vibration, free and forced responses of discrete and continuous systems. Application of vibrations to the analysis and design of machine and mechanical components. Motion nalysis of linkages, cams, and gearing. Static and inertia force in machines. Balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses.

Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced.

Continuation of Engineering Thermodynamics I with emphasis on the analysis of power and refrigeration cycles and the application of basic principles to engineering problems with systems involving mixtures of ideal gases, psychrometrics, nonideal gases, chemical reactions, combustion, chemical equilibrium analysis, and one-dimensional compressible flow.

Analysis of steady state and transient one and multi-dimensional heat conduction employing both analytical methods and numerical techniques. Integration of principles and concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the development of practical convective heat transfer relations relevant to mechanical engineers. Heat transfer by the mechanism of radiation heat transfer.

Introduction to design methodology and practice. Product specifications. Concept generation and selection. Product design. Design for manufacturing. Economics of product development. Prototyping. Teams of students work on a design project in the area of mechanical engineering.

Conclusion of mechanical engineering design project. Communication with faculty, engineers, and the client is essential to utilizing applicable standards and real-world constraints to deliver a satisfactory design. Oral presentations, written reports, and prototype are required.

Integrate Statics, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics, and Materials knowledge into the design process. Introduction to mechanical vibration, free and forced responses of discrete and continuous systems. Application of vibrations to the analysis and design of machine and mechanical components.

Introduction to components for energy transfer including ducts, valves, pumps, fans, compressors, heat exchangers, and burners. Design of piping systems and fluid networks. Analysis of pumps and design of systems including pumps. Design of duct systems. Analysis of fans, blowers, compressors, and design of systems which use them.