Generalized Reynolds equation; thermal, turbulent, inertia, fluid compressibility, and surface roughness effects on sliding bearings; fatigue, scuffing, and wear in elastohydriodynamic contact; ...
This document contains an archive of past Mechanical Engineering course offerings. Entries include course numbers, titles, and the academic years in which each course was taught. Please keep in mind ...
Introduction to a wide range of computational techniques for engineering design. Modeling, simulation, optimization, design software, examples/projects with emphasis on computational techniques for ...
Basis for advanced courses in fluid dynamics. Stress, flow kinematics, rate of strain, material derivatives, and general balance equations. Navier -Stokes equations and exact solutions.Course Syllabus ...
Numerical methods for interaction and optimal CAD. Fully stressed design; design sensitivity analysis and descent methods; optimality criteria to automated design. As structures and mechanisms grow ...
Modeling the dynamic behavior of physical systems. Concepts of causality, dependent and independent storages, and state. Introduction to bond graphs. Generation of state equations; analytical and ...
Introduction to microelectromechanical devices with an emphasis on their manufacturing and mechanical behavior. Material properties, microfabrication technology, mechanical behavior of of ...
Embedded computing, software control of electromechanical systems, mechanical design and construction, sensors, actuators, digital and analog electronics. This is an advanced class in mechatronic ...
Introduction to microprocessor controlled electromechanical systems. Interfacing sensors and actuators to computers, electrical and mechanical prototyping, dissection of commercial product. Final term ...
Fundamentals of the science of energy production and utilization and their impact on the environment. This course is for graduate students or advanced undergraduates primarily in mechanical, chemical, ...
Structures fail due to improper manufacturing, accidents (overloads), and aging (fatigue, environmental damage). Intelligent Structural Health Management (ISHM) systems seek to prevent catastrophic ...