MECHANICAL, AUTOMOTIVE, AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 92-210. Dynamics Topics in dynamics of rigid bodies. Forces and accelerations, energy and momentum methods for rigid bodies in plane motion. Motion of rigid bodies in three dimensions. (Prerequisite: 85-122.) (3 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week.) 92-222. Analysis of Mechanical Systems Simulation and analysis of lumped parameter systems; parameter optimization in a design study using numerical solutions to the governing equations; introduction to computer-aided design packages. (Prerequisite: 85-132.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory or tutorial hours a week.) 92-311. Stress Analysis I Combined loading, stress and strain transformations, Mohr's circle in 3-D, stress concentration, theory of failure, energy methods, shear flow in bending, composite beams. (Prerequisite: 87-227.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-315. Mechanical Vibrations Free, damped, and forced vibration of single and multi-degree of freedom systems with discrete masses. Exact and approximate methods of solution. Vibration isolation, vibration transducers, use of computers in vibration analysis. (Prerequisite: 92-210.) (3 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week.) 92-317. Applied Thermodynamics Ideal gas mixtures and psychrometrics. Reacting mixtures and combustion. Power cycles, refrigeration and heat pump cycles. (Prerequisite: 85-212.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-320. Fluid Mechanics II Navier-Stokes equations and some exact solutions, external flows boundary layer over a flat plate, drag forces; turbulent flows in pipes and mixing length theory, flow measurement, compressible flows and introduction to potential flows. (Prerequisite: 85-233.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-321. Control Theory I Control system concepts, linear modelling and analysis of response and stability of physical systems, complex variables and Laplace transforms, frequency, and transient response analysis and performance specifications. (Prerequisites: 62-215 and 62-216.) (3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour a week.) 92-323. Machine Dynamics Linkages of flexible connectors, cams, toothed gearing, intermittent motion mechanisms, trains of mechanisms, static and dynamic analysis of mechanical flywheels, balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses. (Prerequisite: 92-210.) (3 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week.) 92-324. Engineering Measurements Basic concepts in instrumentation; error analysis; instrumentation and measurement systems including sensors, transducer, signal conditioning and display; microcomputer-based data acquisition and analysis. (Prerequisite: 85-222.) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-328. Heat Transfer Introduction to the three heat transfer modes: conduction, convection, and radiation. Application of heat exchange equipment. (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.) 92-410. Capstone Design I Calendar description: Student design teams, operating within a "company" environment, utilize the broad range of their undergraduate experience in interdisciplinary projects selected to promote interaction between the mechanical, automotive, and materials programs. Design methodologies and team interaction simulate future professional practice. Project milestones include: a design proposal with cost analysis and scheduling, construction and commissioning of the designed apparatus, and a final report and presentation having both global and detail completeness. (Prerequisite: 4th-year standing; Corequisite: 92-411.) (2 lecture, 4 laboratory hours a week.) 92-411. Machine Design I Static and fatigue loading failures. Threaded fasteners, pins and keys. Welded, brazed, and adhesive joints. Springs. Anti-friction bearings, hydrodynamic lubrication. Student-designed experiments will analyze component failures. (Prerequisites: 92-323, 92-311, and fourth-year standing.) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours a week.) 92-420. Capstone Design II Continuation of 92-410. (Prerequisite: 92-410; Corequisite: 92-421.) (2 lecture, 4 laboratory hours a week.) 92-421. Machine Design II Gearing and gear trains: spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears. Clutches, brakes, couplings, flywheels. Chain and belt drives. Design of shafting. Student-developed software to support mechanical design. (Prerequisite: 92-411.) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours a week.) 92-459. Computational Methods in Solids Three-dimensional graphics; fundamentals of finite element methods for problem solving in heat transfer, solids, and trusses using finite element computer programs. (Prerequisite: 92-222.) (2 lecture, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) MECHANICAL TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Some of these courses may not be offered in any given year. 92-322. Optimization of Thermal Systems Computer based and classical optimization techniques including Lagrange multipliers, search methods and geometric, linear and dynamic programming with application to the analysis and design of thermo-fluid systems. (Prerequisites: 92-222 and 92-317.) (2 lecture, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-412. Control Theory II Design of compensators, non-linear control systems, describing function, phase plane, analogue and digital simulation, limit cycles, digital control, D-A converters, z-transforms, sequential control. (Prerequisite: 92-321.) (2 lecture, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-428. Environmental Assessment Environmental impact assessment. Biophysical and socioeconomic impacts from engineering activities, processes, and projects. Human health and environmental risk concepts. Introduction to life cycle analysis, corporate/industrial environmental management, and environmental management systems. Students will undertake various project related and problem-based assignments. (cross-listed as 93-428.) (3 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week). 92-440. Topics in Mechanical Engineering Selected topics of current interest in Mechanical Engineering. (Prerequisite: 4th-year standing or permission of instructor.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory hour a week.) 92-441. Directed Studies in Mechanical Engineering A special course of studies in Mechanical Engineering with content and direction approved by the Department Head. Although the course may not include formal lectures, it will carry the weight of three lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. (Prerequisite: 4th-year standing with a (B) average or better.) 92-450. Gas Dynamics Basic concepts and flow equations, one dimensional flows, isentropic flows in variable area ducts, constant area duct flows, Fanno and Rayleigh lines, normal shock, nozzles and diffusers, oblique shock, measurements. (Prerequisite: 92-320.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-451. Turbomachines Dimensional analysis and similitude; definitions of efficiency, two dimensional analysis of axial flow turbines and compressors, three dimensional flow, centrifugal pumps and compressors. (Prerequisite: 92-450.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-452. Computational Thermo-Fluids Analysis of thermo-fluid systems using computational packages. Relation of software to fundamental concepts. Application to transient flow, branched networks, flow with and without heat transfer and phase change, multi-dimensional conductive heat transfer. Importance of experimental validation and model assumptions. (Prerequisites: 92-317, 92-320.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-453. Air Conditioning Principles of environmental comfort control, applied psychrometrics, load calculations, air distribution system design. (Prerequisite: 92-317.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) 92-455. Environmental Effects and Control of Noise Physical properties of sound and noise, measurement of noise, noise control, hearing characteristics and environmental effects of noise. (3 lecture, 1 tutorial/laboratory hours a week.) 92-456. Mechanical Vibrations II Vibration of bodies with distributed mass. Exact and approximate methods of solution. Whirling of shafts. Vibration maintenance engineering. Introduction to non-linear vibration. (Prerequisite: 92-315.) (3 lecture, 1 tutorial/laboratory hours a week.) 92-457. Advanced Dynamics Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies, with applications to engineering problems. The gyroscopic effect. Introduction to variational methods. Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's principle. (Prerequisite: 92-210.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory/tutorial hours a week.) AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 94-330. Automotive Engineering Fundamentals Overview of primary automotive systems. Engine types and configurations, combustion, emission control, vehicle performance. Powertrain, suspension, frame and chassis. Materials and fabrication issues. Engine and vehicle dissection laboratory. Identification of industry issues and trends. (2 lecture, 4 laboratory hours a week.) 94-440. Topics in Automotive Engineering Selected topics of current interest in Automotive Engineering. (Prerequisite: 4th-year standing or permission of instructor) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory hours a week.) 94-441. Directed Studies in Automotive Engineering A special course of studies in Automotive Engineering with content and direction approved by the Department Head. Although the course may not include formal lectures, it will carry the weight of three lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. (Prerequisite: 4th-year standing with a (B) average or better.) 94-461. Elements of Mechanical Design Expansion of engineering graphics to include statistical tolerance design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD & T), schematics for standard components, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), reverse engineering, quality methods, and design morphology. (Prerequisite: 92-311.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory hours a week.) 94-463. Vehicle Dynamics Classification and analysis of suspension types and geometry, powertrain layout, and ride quality. Tire modeling, stability, and numerical simulation of vehicle dynamics, including longitudinal and lateral vehicle response to driver inputs. Selected topics from industry experts. (Prerequisite: 92-315.) (3 lecture, 1 tutorial hours a week.) 94-465. Internal Combustion Engines Mechanical design of vehicular internal combustion engines for different applications. Covers basic engine types and their operation from an energy conversion systems viewpoint, where the system needs to satisfy a number of requirements. These performance and operational requirements are derived from basic thermodynamics, operation of heat engine cycles, ignition and combustion processes, fuel system design, heat transfer, emissions formulation, available instrumentation and testing procedures. Environmental impact of vehicular designs on global pollution and government standards. Recent developments in energy-efficient and alternate fuel engines. (Prerequisites: 92-317, 92-320) (3 lecture, 1 tutorial hours a week.) 94-467. Vehicle Thermal Management A study of controlled passenger compartment environment, and automotive thermal management hardware: radiator, heater core, air-conditioning components. Topics include the thermal comfort model of occupants in a vehicle, determination of heating and cooling loads, the practical application of refrigeration in automotive air-conditioning followed by design of equipment and HVAC system, description and design of engine cooling system. (Prerequisites: 92-317, 85-233)(3 lecture, 1 laboratory hours a week.) ENGINEERING MATERIALS 89-330. Materials and Their Properties The relationship of the engineering properties of materials to their atomic structure, bonding, crystal structure, imperfections and microstructure. The processing of materials to produce required structure and properties. Includes consideration of crystal structure determination, phase diagrams, diffusion, phase transformations, solidification, heat treatment and deformation. The laboratory is a term-long project designed to familiarize students with the use of materials-related equipment commonly found in industrial and research laboratories. (Prerequisite: 85-219.) (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.) 89-331. Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials Thermodynamics: review of First and Second Laws, gas laws, humidity, thermochemistry, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, equilibrium criteria, Gibbs free energy, activity and activity coefficient, solution thermodynamics, Raoult's and Henry's Laws, Gibbs-Duhem equation, alloy phase equilibria, free energy-composition diagrams, Ellingham diagrams. Kinetics: empirical treatment for homogeneous reaction rates, reaction order and specific rate constant, activation energy, Arrhenius' Law, energy distribution in reacting systems, heterogeneous reactions. Selected problems in materials processing to illustrate theory. (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.) 89-420. Ceramic Materials Uses of traditional and advanced ceramics. Monolithic and composite ceramics. Comparison of ceramics with metals and alloys. Processing: raw material preparation, forming techniques, theory and practice of sintering, quality control. Properties: modulus of rupture, creep, corrosion, erosion, and electrical, magnetic and optical properties. (3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hours a week.) 89-421. Deformation and Fracture Introduction to basic plasticity theory and its application to common metal forming and metal cutting processes. Fracture mechanics and its applications in brittle and ductile fracture, creep and fatigue, for purposes of design and of analysis. (3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours a week.) MATERIALS OPTION TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 89-432. Modern Steels An overview of developments in materials, manufacturing processes and applications for modern steels. Classes and classifications of steels, effects of alloy additions and control of microstructure. In-depth studies of high strength low alloy (HSLA), dual-phase, ultra-high strength, stainless and tool steels. The laboratory is an individual assignment on one type of steel. (3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour a week.) 89-433. Physical Metallurgical Processes Application of diffusion theory to diffusion-controlled processes; solidification principles and application to foundry problems-segregation in castings; heat transfer processes. Selected problems to illustrate theory. (2 lecture, 2 tutorial hours a week.) 89-434. Polymers The structure, properties, and processing of polymers (plastics) with emphasis on polymer forming processes, including extrusion, injection molding, blowmolding, and thermoforming, including tours of local industry. Fabrication and properties of composites with a polymer base. (3 lecture hours, 1 laboratory hour a week.) 89-440. Topics in Materials Engineering Selected topics of current interest in Materials Engineering. (Prerequisites: 4th-year standing or permission of instructor.) (3 lecture, 1 laboratory hours a week.) 89-441. Directed Studies in Materials Engineering A special course of studies in Materials Engineering with content and direction approved by the Department Hhair. Although the course may not include formal lectures, it will carry the weight of three lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour per week. (Prerequisites: 4th-year standing with a (B) average or better.) (3 lecture, 1 lab hrs / wk.) 89-450. Welding Engineering Arc welding processes, filler metal selection, welding procedure specification and qualification per ASME, CSA, and AWS codes. Weld and joint types, calculation of weld size and stress, design for fatigue prevention, weld discontinuities, non-destructive test methods, mechanical property evaluation. Solidification and welding metallurgy, base metal classification, hydrogen-assisted cracking and its control, use of preheat and postweld heat treatments, weldability, fabrication issues. (3 lecture, 1 laboratory hours a week.)