INTRO TO MACHINING
Introduction to the manual machine operation, CNC fabrication and usage of basic hand tools, band/hack saws, drill presses, grinders and sanders.
- F 9:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
- F 11:05 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
- F 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
- F 9:10 a.m.-11 a.m.
- F 11:05 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
- F 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAB I
MECH ENGINEER LAB I & GRAPHICS
Experiments in instrumentation and measurement: optical, pressure, fluid flow, temperature, stress, and electricity; viscometry, cantilever beam, digital data acquisition. Probability theory: distribution, functions of random variables, tests of significance, correlation, ANOVA, linear regression.
- T 1:10 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
James Hone
CULPA: 11
h-index: 124
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INTRO TO MECHANCIS OF FLUIDS
INTRO TO MECHANICS OF FLUIDS
Basic continuum concepts. Liquids and gases in static equilibrium. Continuity equation. Two-dimensional kinematics. Equation of motion. Bernoulli’s equation and applications. Equations of energy and angular momentum. Dimensional analysis. Two-dimensional laminar flow. Pipe flow, laminar, and turbulent. Elements of compressible flow.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Karen Kasza
h-index: 17 Info - 3 points
THERMODYNAMICS
Classical thermodynamics. Basic properties and concepts, thermodynamic properties of pure substances, equation of state, work, heat, the first and second laws for flow and nonflow processes, energy equations, entropy, and irreversibility. Introduction to power and refrigeration cycles.
- TR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Arvind Narayanaswamy
CULPA: 9
h-index: 26
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS & DESIGN
Introduction to drafting, engineering graphics, computer graphics, solid modeling, and mechanical engineering design. Interactive computer graphics and numerical methods applied to the solution of mechanical engineering design problems.
- MW 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
- MW 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Sinisa Vukelic
CULPA: 2 h-index: 11 Info - 3 points
MACHINE DESIGN
Computer-aided analysis of general loading states and deformation of machine components using singularity functions and energy methods. Theoretical introduction to static failure theories, fracture mechanics, and fatigue failure theories. Introduction to conceptual design and design optimization problems. Design of machine components such as springs, shafts, fasteners, lead screws, rivets, welds. Modeling, analysis, and testing of machine assemblies for prescribed design problems. Problems will be drawn from statics, kinematics, dynamics, solid modeling, stress analysis, and design optimization.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Yevgeniy Yesilevskiy
h-index: 7 Info - 3 points
Mechanics of Solids for Mechanical Engin
Introduction to the mechanics of solids with an emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. Stress tensor, principal stresses, maximum shear stress, stress equilibrium, infinitesimal strain tensor, Hooke’s law, boundary conditions. Introduction to the finite element method for stress analysis. Static failure theories, safety factors, fatigue failure. Assignments include finite element stress analyses using university-provided commercial software.
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Kristin Myers
CULPA: 3
h-index: 25
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ENG DES-CONCPT/DESIGN GENERATN
A preliminary design for an original project is a prerequisite for the capstone design course. Will focus on the steps required for generating a preliminary design concept. Included will be a brainstorming concept generation phase, a literature search, incorporation of multiple constraints, adherence to appropriate engineering codes and standards, and the production of a layout drawing of the proposed capstone design project in a Computer Aided Design (CAD) software package. Note: MECE students only.
- MW 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Yevgeniy Yesilevskiy
h-index: 7 Info - 3 points
MECHATRONICS & EMBEDDED MICRO
Enrollment limited to 12 students. Mechatronics is the application of electronics and microcomputers to control mechanical systems. Systems explored include on/off systems, solenoids, stepper motors, DC motors, thermal systems, magnetic levitation. Use of analog and digital electronics and various sensors for control. Programming microcomputers in Assembly and C. Lab required.
- R 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Enrico Zordan
h-index: 5 Info - 3 points
ENERGY SOURCES AND CONVERSION
ENERGY-SOURCES AND CONVERSION
Energy sources such as oil, gas, coal, gas hydrates, hydrogen, solar, and wind. Energy conversion systems for electrical power generation, automobiles, propulsion and refrigeration. Engines, steam and gas turbines, wind turbines; devices such as fuel cells, thermoelectric converters, and photovoltaic cells. Specialized topics may include carbon-dioxide sequestration, cogeneration, hybrid vehicles and energy storage devices.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Vijay Modi
CULPA: 3
h-index: 40
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MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
MEMS markets and applications; scaling laws; silicon as a mechanical material; Sensors and actuators; micromechanical analysis and design; substrate (bulk) and surface micromachining; computer aided design; packaging; testing and characterization; microfluidics.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
P J Schuck
Info - 3 points
INTRO TO COMBUSTION
Thermodynamics and kinetics of reacting flows; chemical kinetic mechanisms for fuel oxidation and pollutant formation; transport phenomena; conservation equations for reacting flows; laminar nonpremixed flames (including droplet vaporization and burning); laminar premixed flames; flame stabilization, quenching, ignition, extinction, and other limit phenomena; detonations; flame aerodynamics and turbulent flames.
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Michael Burke
h-index: 22 Info - 3 points
Mechanics of Elastomeric Materials
Mechanics of Elastomers
Mechanics of nonlinear mechanical behavior of elastomeric and elastomeric-like solids. Overview of structure and behavior of elastomers. Kinematics of large deformation. Constitutive models for equilibrium stress-strain behavior, using invariant measures of deformation and statistical mechanics of molecular networks. Hysteretic aspects of structure and behavior due to time dependence and structural evolution with deformation. Review of experimental data and models to capture and predict observations. Time permitting: behavior of particle-filled, thermoplastic and biomacromolecular elastomers.
- W 10:10 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Mary Boyce
Info - 3 points
DATA SCIENCE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Introduction to the practical application of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence and their application in Mechanical Engineering. A review of relevant programming tools necessary for applying data science is provided, as well as a detailed review of data infrastructure and database construction for data science. A series of industry case studies from experts in the field of data science will be presented.
- MW 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Changyao Chen
Info - 3 points
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS
Overview of robot applications and capabilities. Linear algebra, kinematics, statics, and dynamics of robot manipulators. Survey of sensor technology: force, proximity, vision, compliant manipulators. Motion planning and artificial intelligence; manipulator programming requirements and languages.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Sunil Agrawal
Wikipedia h-index: 65 Info - 3 points
APPLIED ROBOTICS: ALGORITHMS&SOFTWARE
- R 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Matei T Ciocarlie
Info - 3 points
ADV MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Principles of nontraditional manufacturing, nontraditional transport and media. Emphasis on laser assisted materials processing, laser material interactions with applications to laser material removal, forming, and surface modification. Introduction to electrochemical machining, electrical discharge machining and abrasive water jet machining.
- W 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Sinisa Vukelic
CULPA: 2 h-index: 11 Info - 3 points
ROBOTICS STUDIO
Hands-on studio class exposing students to practical aspects of the design, fabrication, and programming of physical robotic systems. Students experience entire robot creation process, covering conceptual design, detailed design, simulation and modeling, digital manufacturing, electronics and sensor design, and software programming.
- W 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Hod Lipson
Wikipedia h-index: 79 Info - 3 points
Aerospace Human Factors Engineering
Engineering fundamentals and experimental methods of human factors design and evaluation for spacecraft which incorporate human-in-the-loop control. Develop understanding of human factors specific to spacecraft design with human-in-the-loop control. Design of human factors experiments utilizing task analysis and user testing with quantitative evaluation metrics to develop a sate and high-performing operational space system. Human-centered design, functional allocation and automation, human sensory performance in the space environment, task analysis, human factors experimental methods and statistics, space vehicle displays and controls, situation awareness, workload, usability, manual piloting and handling qualities, human error analysis and prevention, and anthropometrics.
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Michael J Massimino
Wikipedia Info - 3 points
ADVANCED MECHANICS OF FLUIDS
Eulerian and Lagrangian descriptions of motion. Stress and strain rate tensors, vorticity, integral and differential equations of mass, momentum, and energy conservation. Potential flow.
- W 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gerard A Ateshian
Info - 3 points
Finite Element Method for Fluid Flow and
FEM for Fluid Flow and FS
Solving convection-dominated phenomena using finite element method (FEM), including convection-diffusion equation, Navier-Stokes, equation for incompressible viscous flows, and nonlinear fluid-structure interactions (FSI). Foundational concepts of FEM include function spaces, strong and weak forms, Galerkin FEM, isoparametric discretization, stability analysis, and error estimates. Mixed FEM for Stokes flow, incompressibility and inf-sup conditions. Stabilization approaches, including residue-based variational multiscale methods. Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation for nonlinear FSI, and selected advanced topics of research interest.
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Instructor:
Vijay Vedula
h-index: 17 Info - 3 points
INTRO-THEORY OF ELASTICITY I
Analysis of stress and strain. Formulation of the problem of elastic equilibrium. Torsion and flexure of prismatic bars. Problems in stress concentration, rotating disks, shrink fits, and curved beams; pressure vessels, contact and impact of elastic bodies, thermal stresses, propagation of elastic waves.
- M 9:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
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Instructor:
Jeffrey W Kysar
CULPA: 9
h-index: 37
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INTRO TO CONTROL THEORY
A graduate-level introduction to classical and modern feedback control that does not presume an undergraduate background in control. Scalar and matrix differential equation models and solutions in terms of state transition matrices. Transfer functions and transfer function matrices, block diagram manipulations, closed loop response. Proportional, rate, and integral controllers, and compensators. Design by root locus and frequency response. Controllability and observability. Luenberger observers, pole placement, and linear-quadratic cost controllers.
- R 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Nicolas W Chbat
Info - 3 points
GRADUATE SEMINAR
All doctoral students are required to complete successfully four semesters of the mechanical engineering seminar MECE E9500.
- F 11 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Matei T Ciocarlie
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