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EGME-4610 Dynamics of Machines
–Fa
3 hours
Dynamic analysis of machines and mechanisms; Newton’s laws
of motion, energy methods, force analysis, shaking forces, static
and dynamic balancing, engine dynamics, multi-cylinder engines,
and cam dynamics.
Prerequisite: EGME-3610 Kinematics and
Design of Machines.
EGME-4660 Principles of Automatic Controls
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to theoretical and experimental analysis of classical
analog feedback control systems with emphasis on modeling,
transfer function formulation, frequency response, root locus,
Bodé plots, stability, and compensator design. Three lecture hours
and one two-hour laboratory or recitation per week; design project
required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-2050 Circuits and Instrumentation.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-4710 Vibrations
–Sp
3 hours
Free and forced vibrations of mechanical systems having
lumped mass and elasticity, single and multiple degree-of-freedom
systems, matrix formulation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, normal
mode theory, Laplace Transform, dissipative systems, introduction
to random, continuous, nonlinear vibrations, and engineering
applications.
Prerequisite: EGME-2630 Dynamics.
(Fee: $15)
EGME-4720 Vibrations Lab
–Sp
1 hour
Laboratory experiments to demonstrate and support EGME-
4710 Vibrations; function and calibration of instrumentation
and motion detection transducers, measuring the frequency
response and impulse response function, electrodynamic shakers,
instrumentation, Fast Fourier Transform, spectral analysis, and
experience using a commercial FFT analyzer. One two-hour
laboratory per week.
Pre- or Corequisite: EGME-4710 Vibrations.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-4750
3 hours
Random Vibrations and Signature Analysis
Introduction to vibration analysis of discrete and continuous
systems to random excitation, harmonic vibration, transient
response, convolution integral, Laplace and Fourier Transform,
Discrete Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform, random
variables, coherence, correlation, auto- and cross-correlation,
power spectral density, transfer function, and modal analysis;
experience using a commercial FFT analyzer. Design project
required.
Prerequisite: EGME-4710 Vibrations.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-4810
3 hours
Mechanical Engineering Senior Design I
–Fa
This is the senior capstone design project for mechanical
engineers. Student teams work independently on a design project
to find a solution consistent with stated specifications using
principles studied in previous courses. Work in this semester
includes writing the proposal and performing background research
and preliminary design. Students conduct a mid-term design
review and end-of-semester oral and written presentation. Projects
are advised by a faculty committee; course includes weekly written
progress reports and meetings with the faculty project advisor.
Prerequisites: EGME-3850 Mechanical Design; EGME-3610
Kinematics and Design of Machines; EGME-3150 Heat Transfer;
EGME-3020 Mechanical Engineering Lab II; and senior status.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-4820
3 hours
Mechanical Engineering Senior Design II
–Sp
A continuation of EGME-4810, emphasizing detailed design,
prototyping, troubleshooting, design modifications, project
completion, reporting, and oral presentation. Students submit
written progress reports and attend meetings each week with the
faculty project advisor, conduct an oral presentation, and prepare
the final report.
Prerequisite: EGME-4810 Mechanical Engineering
Senior Design I.
(Fee: $100)
EGME-4050
2 hours
Finite Difference Methods In Engineering
–Fa
Finite-difference approximations for derivatives and differential
equations applied to solve engineering problems; consistency,
stability, truncation error, and introduction to grid generation.
Prerequisites: EGME-2050 Computational Methods; MATH-2710
Calculus III.
EGME-4060
2 hours
Computational Fluid Dynamics
–Sp
Introduction to computational fluid dynamics for solving 2-D
and 3-D engineering problems. Formulations of the Navier-
Stokes equations will be examined. The basis of the numerical
methods in advanced CFD commercial codes will be studied
for understanding how to intelligently use engineering software
to solve problems. Topics include: formulation of new problems,
generating CAD grids, identifying and writing appropriate
boundary/initial conditions, selecting solution techniques and
turbulence models available in the code, and running and
interpreting the validity of the results.
Prerequisites: EGME-3210
Fluid Mechanics; EGME 4050 Finite Difference Fluid Methods.
EGME-4160 Radiation and Solar Energy
–Fa
2 hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of radiation heat transfer
including shape factors, wave-length dependence, and material
properties. Applications to solar energy engineering and design
problems.
Prerequisite: EGME-3150 Heat Transfer.
EGME-4250 Propulsion
–Fa
2 hours
Introduction to the principles of thrust production, compressible
flow of gases, thermodynamics of jet propulsion systems, and
parametric performance analysis of jet engines.
Prerequisites:
EGME-3110 Thermodynamics; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics.
EGME-4270 Compressible Fluid Flow
–Sp
2 hours
Introduction to the compressible flow of gases in engineering
systems; isentropic flow in variable-area passages, shock and
expansion waves; and flow with wall friction and heat transfer.
Prerequisites: EGME-2050 Computational Methods; EGME-3110
Thermodynamics; EGME-3210 Fluid Mechanics.
EGME-4410
3 hours
Introduction to Fracture Mechanics
–Sp
Introduction to failure modes caused by static and dynamic
loading, brittle fracture criteria, elastic behavior, stress fields
around cracks, fatigue failure, stress corrosion cracking, and strain
hardening mechanisms.
Prerequisite: EGME-2410 Properties of
Engineering Materials.
EGME-4530 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
–Fa
3 hours
Advanced treatment of stress and strain including coordinate
transformations, the eigenvalue problem, Mohr’s circle and linear
constitutive equations. Failure theories and energy methods,
including Castigliano’s theorems, are studied; applications to
classical topics including analysis of beams with non-symmetrical
sections, non-circular torsion, thin-wall beams, and beams
on elastic foundations.
Prerequisite: EGME-2530 Statics and
Mechanics of Materials.
EGME-4560 Biomechanics and Biomaterials
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to biomechanics of the human body, reactions
of biological tissue and synthetic materials to load, and the
biomechanics of biomaterials. Advanced mechanical analysis of
rigid and deformable bodies and fluid mechanics applied to bone,
muscle, connective tissue and blood. This course will provide
foundational knowledge to the engineering student for occupations
in medical device manufacturing, health and sport sciences
industries, and advanced fields of study.
Prerequisites: EGME-
2410 Properties of Engineering Materials, PHYS-2120 General
Physics II and MATH-2740 Differential Equations.
(odd years)
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Course Descriptions
EGME-4050 – EGME-4820