Mechanical Engineering

Fundamentals of 3D visualization; using CAD software for design development of parts & assemblies, including materials; and preparing standard engineering drawings with dimensions and fits to communicate mechanical designs.

Introduction to programming for Mechanical Engineers using MATLAB, data analysis and visualization, algorithm development, linear algebra, numerical methods.

Vector analysis of force systems on particles and rigid bodies with particular emphasis on mathematical and physical formulation of principles underlying the solution of engineering problems; vector algebra; friction; centroids and moments of inertia.

Kinematics, velocity, and acceleration of particles in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical reference frames, projectile motion, dynamics of particles, momentum principles, systems of particles, rigid body kinematics and dynamics.

Definition of stress and strain mechanical behavior of material under axial, shear, torsion, bending, and combined loads; stress and strain transformations; deflection of beams; buckling.

Introduction to the design process as a foundation for future mechanical engineering courses. The role that engineering design plays in contemporary society; the creativity and innovation inherent in mechanical engineering design; and development of the ability to function as part of a design team.

Basic experiments related to instrumentation used in the field of Mechanical Engineering; includes data collection and design of experiments.

Elements of thermodynamics theory, system and control volumes, properties of pure substance, ideal gas, heat and work interactions, first and second laws, entropy.

Free and forced vibration of one degree-of-freedom mechanical systems, response to harmonic excitation, general excitation, transient response, transfer function analysis, higher order systems including two degree-of-freedom systems and DC motors.

Modeling of mechanical and electrical systems, feedback control systems with PID, analysis and design of transient and steady state response, stability analysis, root-locus technique, frequency domain analysis and design, state space methods.

Introduction to crystal structures, imperfections in solids, diffusion, mechanical properties of materials, dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, phase diagrams, structure and properties of ceramics and polymers, electrical properties.

Fundamentals of manufacturing including the relation among materials, structures, properties, and manufacturing processes, manufacturing economics, traditional manufacturing processes, and the new trend of advanced manufacturing such as 3D printing and nanomanufacturing.

Stress, strain, stress-strain relations, strain gauges; stress analysis; static failure; fatigue failure; design projects.

Design and analysis of machine elements; wear; torsion of noncircular sections; computer aided engineering; design projects.

Fluid properties, fluid statics; kinematics of flow; conservation of mass, energy, momentum; dynamic similarity; fluid resistance, boundary layer theory; flow in conduits; lift and drag; potential flow; compressible flow.

Explores engineering designs through design-build-test cycles, by applying manufacturing principles and using analytical and experimental analysis to refine and optimize engineering designs.

Steady state, unsteady state conduction in one & two dimensions; numerical methods of solution; forced & free convection in internal & external flow; heat exchangers; multi-mode heat transfer.

Laboratory experiments in data acquisition, measurement and characterization of dynamic systems, vibration, smart actuators, and real-time control.

Laboratory experiments in structure, properties and mechanics of materials.

Laboroatory experiments in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, engine performance, and energy conversion.

Integration of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer and application to thermal designs. Characteristics of applied heat transfer problems: nature of problem specification, incompleteness of needed knowledge based and accuracy issues.

(Technical Elective) Individual study of a selected topic with an ME faculty; requires exams/homework/projects similar to a regular course. Permission of Chairperson required.

(Technical Elective) Individual participation in modern computational, analytical or experimental research activities under faculty supervision; requires technical report and presentation at end of semester. Permission of Chairperson required.

Individual participation in modern computational, analytical or experimental research activities under faculty supervision; requires technical report and presentation at end of semester. Permission of Chairperson required.

Product design; durability, economic, safety, ethical and environmental considerations; robust and quality design; decision-making, planning, scheduling and estimating; design proposal.

Continuation of ME 5005; product design; design review process; oral presentation of design projects; final written report. Must be taken the semester following ME 5005.

The standard atmosphere, two-dimensional incompressible flow, Reynolds and Mach number, generation of lift based on airfoil and wing platform characteristics, drag force, propulsive force, overall airplane performance, static stability and control.

Foundations of fluid dynamics, isentropic flow, normal shock waves, flow in constant-area ducts and friction, flow with heat exchange, unsteady flow.

Technical aspects of sustainable energy technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, ocean waves/tides, geothermal, and hydropower. Issues related to storage, transportation, distribution, industrial usage, and buildings; progress, challenges, and opportunities for technical feasibility and economic viability.

Basic concepts of finite-element method, method of weighted residuals, 1-D axial and beam elements, 2-D stress and thermal elements, design projects via commercial codes.

Static stability and control of aircraft; equations of unsteady motion; stability derivatives; uncontrolled longitudinal and lateral motion; open loop control mechanisms; closed loop control concepts.

An integrated study of aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, structures, and performance with the purpose of a design of an aircraft that meets the desired specifications. Topics include weight estimates, sizing, configuration layout, wing geometry, propulsion estimates, and stability of motion.

Study of two-body problems with applications to geocentric orbits and interplanetary transfers. Topics include central force motion, Kepler's Law, orbit determination and maneuvers, Hohmann transfer and interplanetary trajectories.

Introduction to mechatronics, mechatronics components, its working principle and governing models, digital and analog electronics, mechatronic actuators, micro-controllers, sensors, modeling mechatronic systems, and case study. Senior standing.

Basic principles of robotics; kinematic and dynamic concepts; actuators, sensors and practical issues; forward and inverse kinematics and dynamics of simple robotic arms; kinematics and dynamics of wheeled robots; alternative locomotion for mobile robots.

Lumped-parameter modeling of multiphysics dynamic systems, with examples from bioengineering and mechatronics; unified network thermodynamics approach using bond graph techniques to analyze interactions between mechanical, electrical, fluid, or thermal domains; computer simulation of system response.

An introductory survey of topics from the field of biomechanics, such as joint mechanics, cellular mechanics, biomaterials, and prosthetic devices.

Concepts and analytical techniques of engineering economics: engineering costs, cost estimating, discounted cash flows, rate of return, cost/benefit analysis, risk analysis, and impacts of certain macroeconomics factors. Focus is on the economic viability of engineering projects.