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168 courses with the subject MAE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MAE 200Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design (1
hours) Introduction to mechanical engineering and its application in professional practice. Includes mechanical engineering vocabulary, measurement concepts, safety training, demonstration of basic machine components and systems, dissection of mechanical engineering devices, simple drawing and sketching, 3d printing, technical communication, design, creation of Online Portfolio. (5-week course) Restriction: Sophomore standing in Mechanical Engineering Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
An integrated introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy and momentum. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes, internal flows and heat transfer in simple geometries. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduate Catalog 1339
Concepts and theories of internal force, stress, strain, and strength of structural element under static loading conditions. Constitutive behavior for linear elastic structures. Deflection and stress analysis procedures for bars, beams, and shafts.Introduction to matrix analysis of structures. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Introduction to the problem of performance analysis in aerospace engineering. Aircraft performance in gliding, climbing, level, and turning flight. Calculation of vehicle take-off and landing distance, range and endurance. Elementary performance design problems. Introduction to space flight. CSC 113 or CSC 114 or MA 116 Typically offered in Fall only
C or better in both MA 241 and PY 205; Co-requisite:
MAE 252Aerodynamics I ()3
Fundamentals of perfect fluid theory with applications to incompressible flows over airfoils, wings, and flight vehicle configurations. Typically offered in Fall only
Subsonic wind tunnel, instrumentation, data acquisition techniques, technical report preparation. Experiments involve pressure and force/ moment measurements of various aerospace vehicle components with supplemental flow visualization. Typically offered in Spring only
This course will provide an overview of departmental policies and procedures, organizations, and resources available for enhancing the academic success of new transfer students in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Lectures and discussion from departmental representatives will focus on traits of an engineer, availability of cooperative education, career services, campus student organizations and resources. Emphasis will be placed on acclimating students through teamwork and academic achievement within the first year of transfer.
New MAE transfer students enrolled in their first semester at
MAE 301Computational Tools and Methods ()1
This course prepares students to use modern computational methods and tools for solving problems in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. It introduces best practice methods for handling and visualizing data, regression and least squares, and numerical solutions for nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, and ordinary differential equations, and the evaluation of integrals and derivatives. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
BME 525 DSA 200 or higher level courses, up to 3 credit hours College of Science courses 400-level or higher with permission of advisor College of Engineering Courses 400-level or higher with permission of advisor
Theory and practice of measurement and experimental data collection. Laboratory evaluation and demonstration of components of the generalized measurement system and their effects on the final result. Applications of basic methods of data analysis aswell as basic instrumentation for sensing, conditioning and displaying experimental qualities. (Instruction and practice in technical report writing.) Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
PY 208 and C- or better in either MAE 206 or CE 214
MAE 306Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II ()1
Continuation of MAE 305 into specific types of measurements. Students evaluate and compare different types of instrumentation for measuring the same physical quantity on the basis of cost, time required, accuracy, etc. (Oral and written presentation of technical material). Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Development of the basic equations of fluid mechanics in general and specialized form. Application to a variety of topics including fluid static inviscid, incompressible fluid flow; design of Fluid dynamic system. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Analysis of steady state and transient one and multidimensional heat conduction employing both analytical methods and numerical techniques. Integration of principles and concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the development of practicalconvective heat transfer relations relevant to mechanical engineers. Heat transfer by the mechanism of radiation heat transfer. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
The introductory course to vibrations. Lectures focus on free and forced vibration of discrete systems and free vibration of continuous systems. Students learn to apply vibration theory to the analysis and design of machines and/or mechanical components. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Analysis and design of mechanical components based on deflection, material, static strength and fatigue requirements. Typical components include beams, shafts, pressure vessels and bolted and welded joints. Classical and modern analysis and design techniques. Computer analysis using the finite element method. Material and manufacturing considerations in design. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Fundamental aspects of automotive engineering. Examines various automotive systems [engine, brakes, suspension etc.] as well as their interactions in such areas as safety and performance. Current practices and development for the future. Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced stability and control experiments in the subsonic wind tunnel and external compressible flow experiments in the supersonic wind tunnel. Typically offered in Fall only
Dynamics and linear feedback control of aerospace and mechanical systems. Concepts from linear system theory, kinematics, particle dynamics, first- and second-order systems, system dynamics, vibrations, and computational techniques. Feedback controlby root-locus, Nyquist, Bode plots, servo-mechanisms, gain and phase margin, and s; compensation. Control system design emphasized. Typically offered in Fall only
Determination of appropriate analysis techniques for Aerospace Structures. Introduction of governing equations and selected solutions for typical structures. Use of these concepts in the design of a representative structural component. Typically offered in Fall only
Demonstration and application of the concepts that have been presented in MAE 371 and MAE 472. Fabrication techniques and the design and construction of a structural component will be emphasized. Typically offered in Fall only
6 MAE 403 Air Conditioning 3 3 MAE 406 Energy Conservation in Industry 3 2 MAE 407 Steam and Gas Turbines 3 3 MAE 408 Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals 3 3 MAE 410 Modern Manufacturing Processes 3
Design of a complete air conditioning system for a building. Introduction, Design Objectives - Building Description, Review of Psychrometrics and Air Conditioning Processes, Cooling and Heating Load Calculation, Space Air diffusion, Duct Lay-out and Design, Equipment Selection, Pipe Sizing, Life-cycle Cost Analysis. Typically offered in Spring only
Laboratory experiments demonstrate the essential features of classical and modern control theory for single-input and single-output systems. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Graduate Catalog 1341
Application of energy conservation principles to a broad range of industrial situations with emphasis on typical equipment encountered as well as the effect of recent environmental regulations. Topics covered include: steam generators, pollution control, work minimization, heat recovery, steam traps, industrial ventilation, electrical energy management, and economics. Field trip to conduct tests and evaluate operation at three NCSU steam plants. Typically offered in Spring only
hours) Fundamentals common to internal combustion engine cycles of operation. Otto engine: carburetion, combustion, knock, exhaust emissions and engine characteristics. Diesel engine: fuel metering, combustion, knock, and performance. Conventional and alternative fuels used in internal combustion engines. Typically offered in Fall only
Applications of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to thermal systems with an emphasis on system design and optimization. Design of heat exchangers. Analysis of engineering economics, including time value of money, present and future worth, payback period, internal rates of return, and cost benefit analysis. Review of component model for pipes, pumps, fans, compressors, turbines, evaporators, condensers and refrigerators. Simulation methods for finding the operating point for thermal systems. Design of thermal systems through methods of optimization. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Integration of the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering to solve real-world mechanical engineering design problems. Design of mechanical elements including: fasteners, welds, springs, bearings, gears, belts, brakes, clutches, flywheels, shafts. Emphasis on open- ended problems which contain superfluous information and/or insufficient data. Solution techniques focus on problem definition,reduction to a solvable system, and development of a design response. Team based projects. Formal written communication of results. Typically offered in Fall only
The first course in the sequence of a two-semester capstone senior design project. Teamwork, independent learning and communication skills are emphasized. Team of students practice engineering design process through: problem definition, research, brainstorming, optimization, critical review and analysis. Lectures focus on conceptual design, embodiment design, and quality. Communication skills are developed through reports and presentations. Typically offered in Fall only
The second course in the sequence of a two-semester capstone senior design project. Teamwork, independent learning and communication skills are emphasized. Building on the experience and knowledge from Mechanical Engineering Design I, teams of students extend engineering design process through: investigation, critical review, analysis, and prototype construction and testing. Communication skills are developed through reports and presentations. Typically offered in Spring only
Analysis and design of active and passive solar energy conversion systems for residential and small commercial buildings. Topics to include solar insolation, photovoltaics, solar thermal collectors, thermal storag controls, system design, performance calculations, economics, site evaluation, shading, suncharts, types of passive systems, and heating load analysis. Evaluation of NCSU Solar House. Typically offered in Fall only MAE 426/MAE 526 Fundamentals of Product Design (3 credit hours) Many think of design as more of an art than a science. However, the growing body of research in the engineering design community teaches us ways to navigate the design of consumer products using interdisciplinary design tools and rational decision making. This course introduces students to scientific design techniques that are more effective than "ad hoc" tactics. By exploring how engineering principles integrate with "real world" design challenges, students will learn to solve product design problems that encompass heterogeneous markets, multiple disciplines, and large-scale complex systems. Typically offered in Spring only
Finite element modeling techniques for solving real-world engineering problems are discussed. Theory of finite element discretization is highlighted follow by software implementation, emphasis is given on accurate prescription of boundary conditions that represent actual physical systems, modeling exercises and projects include solid structural problems, heat transfer, structural vibrations, fluid dynamics and contact problems, modeling is carried out using commercial software packages. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Study of linear feedback control systems using transfer functions. Transient and steady state responses. Stability and dynamic analyses using time response and frequency response techniques. Compensation methods. Classical control theory techniquesfor determination and modification of the dynamic response of a system. Synthesis and design applications to typical mechanical engineering control systems. Introduction to modern control theory. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Laboratory experiments in internal compressible flow and boundary layers in conjunction with MAE 458 or MAE 459. Topics include nozzle flows, constant area duct flows, component/overall performance of a gas turbine, and boundary layer analysis. Typically offered in Fall only
Introduction to the aerodynamics and performance of vertical and short take-off and landing vehicles. Aerodynamics of propellers and rotors. High lift devices. Typically offered in Fall only
Introduction to computational methods for solving exact fluid equations. Emphasis on development of the fundamentals of finite difference methods and their application to viscous and inviscid flows. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
Study of chemical rockets. This includes nozzle theory, flight performance, thermochemical calculations, and component and system analysis and design. Typically offered in Fall only
or MAE 457 or Flight Vehicle Stability and Control Technical Elective (p. 2) 3 Ethics Elective (verify requirement) (p. 3) Total Hours 110 A grade of C or higher is required. A grade of C- or higher is required. Code Title Hours
3 MAE 472 Aerospace Structures II 3 3 MAE 500-level courses (with departmental approval) 3 Available to students who are admitted to an engineering ABM program OR have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and completed all required 3rd year MAE lecture courses
A continuation of MAE 371; deflection of structures, indeterminate structures, minimum weight design fatigue analysis and use of matrix methods in structural analysis. Selection of materials for aircraft construction based on mechanical, physical, and chemical properties. Typically offered in Spring only
MAE 484Engineering Entrepreneurship Senior Design Lab (1
hours) This is the lab for MAE 483. Applications of engineering, science, management, and entrepreneurship to the design, development, and prototyping of new product ideas. Based on their own product ideas, or those of others, students form and lead entrepreneurship teams (eTeams) to prototype these ideas. The students run their eTeams as 'virtual' startup companies where the seniors take on the executive roles. Joining them are students from other grade levels and disciplines throughout the University that agree to participate as eTeam members. Departmental approval required. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
MAE 496Undergraduate Project Work in Mechanical and3
3 Aerospace Engineering 3 MAE 500 Level Courses (with departmental approval) 3 Available to students who are admitted to an engineering ABM 3 program OR have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and completed all 3 required 3rd year MAE lecture courses 3 MAE 501 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics 3
Available to students who are admitted to an engineering ABM program OR have a minimum 3.5 overall GPA and completed all required 3rd year MAE lecture courses
Classical thermodynamics of a general reactive system; conservation of energy and principles of increase of entropy; fundamental relation of thermodynamics; Legendre transformations; phase transitions and critical phenomena; equilibrium and stability criteria in different representation; irreversible thermodynamics. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Typically offered in Spring only MAE 502/MAE 402 Aerosol Science and Technology (3 credit hours) This course covers the basic fluid mechanics principles of airborne particles and droplets. This includes, but is not limited to, basics of aerosol size distribution, particle curvilinear motion, particle adhesion forces, Brownian diffusion, aerosol filtration/separation, aerosol characterization techniques, droplet condensation and evaporation, and electrical properties of aerosols, and optical properties of aerosols. Typically offered in Spring only
Gas-phase thermochemistry including chemical equilibrium and introductory chemical kinetics. Homogeneous reaction phenomena. Subsonic and supersonic combustion waves in premixed reactants (deflagration and detonation). Effects of turbulence. Introduction to diffusion flame theory. Typically offered in Fall only
Development of basic equations for steady and transient heat and mass transfer processes. Emphasis on application of basic equations to engineering problems in areas of conduction, convection, mass transfer and thermal radiation. Typically offered in Fall and Summer
This course will cover topics related to automotive power systems. In particular, this course provides fundamental concepts and knowledge on different power station options for automotive applications including internal combustion engines, battery electrical vehicles, engine/battery hybrid vehicles, and fuel cell powered vehicles. P: Graduate Standing Typically offered in Spring only
MAE 511Advanced Dynamics with Applications to Aerospace
Systems (3 credit hours) Basic topics in advanced dynamics and with applications to aerospace systems. Rotating coordinate systems, Euler angles, three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics, angular momentum methods and an introduction to analytical mechanics. Examples are concentrated in the area of aerospace vehicles, but the methods learned will be applicable to land- based vehicles and any engineering system undergoing rigid body rotation, e.g. wind turbines, biomechanical systems, machine tools, robotic systems, etc. Typically offered in Fall and Summer
Introduction to principles of acoustic radiation from vibrating bodies and their related fields. The radiation of simple sources, propagation of sound waves in confined spaces and transmission through different media. Typically offered in Fall and Spring MAE 520/MAE 420 Dynamic Analysis of Human Movement (3 credit hours) Topics in movement biomechanics and computational analyses of movement, including muscle physiology and mechanics, advanced muscle modeling, neural control of muscle and motor control theories, and dynamic simulation and optimization. Discussion of fundamental research underpinnings and clinical and sports applications. P: MAE208 or equivalent Typically offered in Fall only
MAE 521Linear Control and Design For Mimo Systems (3
hours) Linear Multivariable control and design for multibody engineering systems (robotics) and aircraft controls and navigation. Emphasis on multi-input and multi-output (MIMO) system analysis and design using frequency- based approach. Controllability andobservability, transmission zeroes and pole-zero cancellation, eigenstructures, singular value decomposition in frequency domain, stability and performance robustness of MIMO systems. Typically offered in Spring only Graduate Catalog 1345
MAE 525Advanced Flight Vehicle Stability and Control (3
hours) Preliminary analysis and design of flight control systems to include autopilots and stability augmentation systems. Study of effects of inertial cross-coupling and nonrigid bodies on vehicle dynamics. Typically offered in Fall only MAE 526/MAE 426 Fundamentals of Product Design (3 credit hours) Many think of design as more of an art than a science. However, the growing body of research in the engineering design community teaches us ways to navigate the design of consumer products using interdisciplinary design tools and rational decision making. This course introduces students to scientific design techniques that are more effective than "ad hoc" tactics. By exploring how engineering principles integrate with "real world" design challenges, students will learn to solve product design problems that encompass heterogeneous markets, multiple disciplines, and large-scale complex systems. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
Nonlinear optimization techniques with applications in various aspects of engineering design. Terminology, problem formulation, single and multiple design variables, constraints, classical and heuristic approaches, single and multiobjective problems, response surface modeling, and tradeoffs in complex engineering systems. Numerical optimization algorithms and implementation of these optimization techniques. Graduate standing in engineering recommended. Typically offered in Fall only
This course is designed for graduate students who wish to learn fundamentals and applications of smart structures and micro transducers. The course focuses on materials, structures, design, fabrication, and characterization of micro transducers. It also covers the recent progress in applications of micro transducers in aerospace, biomedical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. Typically offered in Spring only
Principles of Mechatronics Design, review of logic gates, microprocessor architecture, sensors and actuators, A/D and D/A conversion techniques, real-time multi-tasking programming concepts, direct digital control implementation. "Hands-on" experience through several laboratory assignments and final team project. Standing in WPS/MAE. Typically offered in Spring only MAE 535/ECE 535 Design of Electromechanical Systems (3 credit hours) A practical introduction to electromechanical systems with emphasis on modeling, analysis, design, and control techniques. Provides theory and practical tools for the design of electric machines (standard motors, linear actuators, magnetic bearings, etc). Involves some self-directed laboratory work and culuminates in an industrial design project. Topics include Maxwell's equations, electromechanical energy conversion, finite element analysis, design and control techniques. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
Fundamentals and applications of micro/nano sensors and actuators. Emphasis upon MEMS/NEMS design, microfabrication techniques, and case studies of MEMS devices. Nanomaterials and NEMS devices also covered. Students have opportunity to learn commercial software packages on design and simulation of MEMS and hear from experts from leading MEMS companies through guest lectures. Previous knowledge of MEMS and nanotechnology is not required. The course is restricted to advanced undergrads and graduate students in engineering, materials science, physics and biomedical fields. Typically offered in Fall only
An application-oriented introduction to smart structures and materials with examples from mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering. Experimentally observed phenomena, micromechanisms, and models for material behavior. Team work developing simulation tools for typical applications. Validating results experimentally using PC-based data acquisition systems. Typically offered in Spring only MAE 539/MSE 539 Advanced Materials (3 credit hours) Introduces production/structure/property/function relation and application of a number of materials mainly for biomedical, mechanical and aerospace applications. Topics include ultra light materials (production, processing and applications of cellular solids), biomaterials (classes and application of materials in medicine and dentistry), composites (classes and application), refractory materials and coatings for high temperature applications, thin film shape memory alloys for micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS). Typically offered in Fall only
Psychrometric process representations. Heating and cooling coil design. Heat pump design. Air washer design. Direct contact heat and mass transfer systems. Ventilation requirements, air dilution calculations. Cooling load calculations; CLTD, CLF andtransfer functions methods. Room air distribution. Typically offered in Spring only
Concept of elastic stress intensity factor, Griffith energy balance, determination of the elastic field at a sharp crack tip via eigenfunction y expansion methods, J integrals analysis, experimental determination of fracture toughness, fatigue crack growth, elastic-plastic crack tip fields. Emphasis on modern numerical methods for determination of stress intensity factors, critical crack sizes and fatigue crack propagation rate predictions. Typically offered in Spring and Summer
Real-time programming for servo control using an embedded controller. Software and hardware interfacing for control of a D.C. servo device. Introduction of multi-tasking to establish concurrent control of several processes, transforming servo loop into a process executing concurrently on single board computer. Provision for hands-on development systems and software emulators.
Review of basic thermodynamics pertinent to gas dynamics. Detailed development of general equations governing fluid motion in both differential and integral forms. Simplification of the equations to those fo specialized flow regimes. Similarity parameters. Applications to simple problems in various flow regimes. Typically offered in Fall and Summer
Development of fundamental aerodynamic theory. Emphasis upon mathematical analysis and derivation of equations of motion, airfoil theory and comparison with experimental results. Introduction to super sonic flow theory.
Equations of motion in supersonic flow; unsteady wave motion, velocity potential equation; linearized flow; conical flow. Slender body theory. Methods of characteristics. Shockwave/ boundary layer interactions. Typically offered in Spring only
Fundamentals of inviscid and viscous hypersonic flowfields. Classical and modern techniques for calculating shock wave shapes, expansions, surface pressures, heat transfer and skin friction. Applications to high speed aircraft, rockets and spacecraft. Typically offered in Spring only
Macroscale fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer. Theories of microfluidics and nanofluidics. Applications in mechanical, biomedical, and chemical engineering. Discussions of journal articles and modern fluid dynamics projects. Expert guest lectures on advanced micro/ nanotechnology topics. Typically offered in Spring only Graduate Catalog 1347
Discussion of inviscid flow fields over wings in subsonic flow. Vortex lattice methods, lifting surface theories and panel methods developed for wings with attached flow and leading-edge separation. Calculation of aerodynamic characteristics and determination of effects of planform and airfoil shapes. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
Introduction to kinetic theory, statistical mechanics and chemical thermodynamics. Law of Action. Vibrational and chemical rate processes. Application to equilibrium and nonequilibrium flows. Typically offered in Fall only MAE 570/MAE 470 Space Exploration Systems (3 credit hours) This course will cover topics related to space exploration systems. In particular, the basic concepts of orbital mechanics needed for space mission planning will be covered, along with the essential subsystems found on a typical spacecraft. and Consent of Instructor Typically offered in Fall only
The course will focus on non-turbomachinery, air-breathing hypersonic aeropropulsion applications. Specific propulsion systems to be covered include ramjets and scramjets, pulsed detonation engines, and combined cycle engines, with historical perspective. MAE 308 MAE 577/NE 577 Multiscale Two-phase Flow Simulations (3 credit hours) Modeling and simulation of two-phase flows using interface tracking approach and ensemble averaging approaches. Model validation and verification based on interface-tracking data, boiling models. Nuclear reactor applications. The course focuses on interface tracking methods understanding as applied to bubbly flow simulations. Students will develop a simplified solver to track 2D bubbles/droplets throughout the course homework assignments and will learn how to apply this approach for better understanding of multi-phase flow as part of the course project. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years
MAE 586Project Work In Mechanical Engineering ()1-6
Individual or small group investigation of a problem stemming from a mutual student-faculty interest. Emphasis on providing a situation for exploiting student curiosity. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course requires an internship with a company or organization outside the University. The student will secure an internship of a technical nature during the academic semester, with prior approval from the program. The student will complete a co-op report documenting technical activities and outcomes for evaluation. Restriction: Students admitted into the Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering programs (14MEMS, 14AEMS) Typically offered in Fall and Spring
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only
Analysis and establishment of conclusions of classical thermodynamics from the microscopic viewpoint. Topics include: ensemble methods, partition functions, translational, rotational and vibrational energy modes of an ideal gas, chemical equilibrium, imperfect gases, dense fluids, critical-point theories, mean free path concepts, Boltzmann equation, hydrodynamic equations from kinetic theory and properties of disordered composite media. Typically offered in Spring only
The course is intended to be an introduction to fundamentals of energy transport and energy conversion concepts from nano to macro scales. The course will cover the state of energy carriers (photons, electrons, and phonons) and their transport characteristics. A focus will be on material properties that dictate energy related processes. The foundational concepts will then be applied to direct energy conversion devices including thermoelectrics and photovoltaics. Finally, the course will cover system analysis of solid-state energy conversion applications. Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced theory of detonation and deflagration. Ignition criteria. Direct initiation of detonation including blast-wave theory. Transition from deflagration to detonation. Combustion wave structure and stability. Liquid droplet and solid particle combustion. Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced topics in steady and transient, natural and forced convective heat transfer for laminar and turbulent flow through conduits and over surfaces. Mass transfer in laminar and turbulent flow. Inclusion of topics on compressible flow with heat and mass transfer. Typically offered in Spring only
Comprehensive and unified treatment of basic theories; exact and approximate methods of solution of radiative heat transfer and the interaction of radiation with conductive and convective modes of heat transfer in participating and non-participatingmedia. Typically offered in Fall only
Advanced treatment of the theory of sound generation and transmission. Topics include: techniques for solution of the wave equation, radiation from spheres, cylinders and plates, sound propagation in ducts, scattering. Typically offered in Spring only
MAE 720Molecular Level Modeling for Engineering Applications (3
credit hours) This graduate-level course is intended for engineering graduate students with interests in the simulation of materials and studying their properties at the molecular level using different atomistic simulation techniques. A special focus will be the molecular dynamics simulation method. Students will be taught to build atomic/molecular models, use the open-source LAMMPS software, and process the simulation data. An independent project is required to complete the course to provide hands- on experience on the atomistic simulation techniques. Restriction: Graduate standing, basic engineering courses on chemistry, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and physics; some experience in coding and coding language. Basic understanding of wave propagation and wave equations Typically offered in Fall only
The course is intended to be an overview of the mechanical properties of solid polymers. The course will include an introduction to polymer science and engineering. The course will then consider fundamental mechanical behavior and its relationship to molecular and microstructural features. The mechanical considerations will include glassy state behavior, deformation behavior, viscoelasticity, creep, yield, fracture, and anisotropic mechanical behavior. Some coverage of viscous fluids may also be touched upon. The course will review these topics in regards to molecular structure, morphology, composites, and thin films. Topics will be discussed in the context of the broad applications of polymers. Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced treatment of finite element analysis for non-linear mechanics problems, including most recent developments in efficient solution procedures. Plate bending and shell elements, computational plasticity and viscoplastic materials, large deformation formulations, initial stability and buckling, structural vibrations, incompressible elasticity, contact problems, flow in incompressible media, weighted residuals and field problems. Development of efficient algorithms for practical application. Typically offered in Spring only
Advanced computational methods for integrating, by use of finite differences, and finite volume discretizations, non-linear governing equations of fluid flow; the Euler equations and the Navier-Stokes equations. Topics from current literature. language is required Typically offered in Spring only
Development of governing equations for chemically and thermally nonequilibrium flows. Numerical formulation with application to planetary entry flows and supersonic combustion. Numerical examples. Computational problems. Typically offered in Spring only
Development of basic concepts and governing equations for turbulence and turbulent field motion. Formulations of various correlation tensors and energy spectra for isotropic and nonisotropic turbulence. Introduction to turbulent transport processes,free turbulence, and wall turbulence. Typically offered in Spring only
The course will provide the students with in-depth knowledge of technologies in structural health monitoring using smart materials as sensing and actuating elements to interrogate the structures. Damage detection techniques such as wave, impedance, and vibration-based damage detection techniques will be discussed and applied to different types of structures. Advanced signal processing techniques such as wavelet, neural network, principal component analysis will be used to make the damage more quantifiable. Typically offered in Spring only
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall only
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesi research. Typically offered in Summer only
