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4.- Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses
For Graduate Students Only
1591 Individual Studies (0-0-1)
3591 Individual Studies (0-0-3)
Individual variable-credit for non-thesis related research, design, or
analysis on advanced phases of Mechanical Engineering problems conducted
under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 credit
hours may be applied towards the MS degree. Prerequisite: Permission of
Graduate Advisor.
1594 Graduate Research (0-0-1)
2594 Graduate Research (0-0-2)
3594 Graduate Research (0-0-3)
4594 Graduate Research (0-0-4)
5594 Graduate Research (0-0-5)
6594 Graduate Research (0-0-6)
Individual variable-credit research of contemporary topics in mechanical
engineering. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor.
1595 Graduate Seminar (0-0-1)
Conferences and discussions of various topics in mechanical engineering by
faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry and other
institutions. Required of all graduate students during each semester of
full-time enrollment.
3502 Advanced Mechanics of Materials I (3-0)
An introduction to the theory of elasticity and the principles of stress
and strain. Solution of some elasticity problems such as bending and shear
of beams, torsion of bars. Energy method and stability. Prerequisite: CE
3234.
3503 Advanced Heat Transfer I--Conduction (3-0)
Conduction in various coordinate systems; steady and transient-state cases
with various boundary conditions; analytical, numerical, and graphical
solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 3226 or instructor approval.
3504 Advanced Heat Transfer II--Convection (3-0)
Thermal boundary-layer theory; forced convection in laminar and turbulent
flows; free convection. Prerequisite: MECH 4354 or instructor approval.
3506 Advanced Fluid Mechanics I (3-0)
Survey of the principal concepts of fluid mechanics, statics, continuity,
momentum and energy relations for continuum fluids, kinematics of fluid
motion, governing equations for motion of non-viscous fluid, vorticity and
circulation, and Kelvin's theorem. Helmholtz theorem, Crocco's theorem,
steam function, potential flow, conformal transformation, theory or lift,
and wave phenomena in fluids. Prerequisite: MECH 4354 or instructor
approval.
3507 Advanced Fluid Mechanics II (3-0)
Viscous and turbulent flows. Viscosity and dissipation phenomena. The
Navier-Stokes and energy equations; creep flow at low Reynolds numbers,
laminar boundary layers, laminar stability, transition and turbulence,
turbulent boundary layers, jets, wakes, and separated flows. Prerequisite:
MECH 4354 or instructor approval.
3508 Advanced Mechanical Design (2-3)
Study of the method of optimum design for mechanical systems. Evolution of
optimum design; approximation for explicit design; mathematical functions
in design, evaluation of the effects of manufacturing errors on product
performance, optimum choice for method of analysis, statistical
consideration for factor of safety; adequate design, optimum design, design
equations, normal redundant and incompatible specifications; loose limits
and loose specifications; problems with more than one primary design
equation.
3509 Structural Dynamics (3-0)
Continuation of MECH 3365 with emphasis on multiple degree-of-freedom
systems and their response to disturbances. Normal mode theory, and matrix
representation of problem; Laplace transform, electrical analogue and
mobility techniques of solution. Vibration measurements and analysis.
3510 Advanced Thermodynamics (3-0)
Applications of general thermodynamic relations; study and applications of
time-dependent energy relationships; analysis of power, refrigeration,
cryogenic and direct energy conversion systems. Prerequisite: MECH 3376 or
instructor approval.
3512 Advanced Mechanics of Materials II (3-0)
Traditional approach to mechanics of materials with topics such as failure
theories, fatigue, beams on an elastic foundation, stress concentrations,
thick-walled and laminated cylinders, contact stresses, and inelastic
behavior. Prerequisite: MECH 3502.
3518 Advanced Dynamics (3-0)
Velocity and acceleration analysis, motion of a point in space, rotating
coordinate systems, balancing of masses; generalized coordinates, work and
energy, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: MECH 3238 or equivalent.
3590 Special Topics (3-0)
Advanced topics of contemporary interest in mechanical engineering. May be
repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
3596 Graduate Projects (0-0-3)
Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering
problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
3597 Graduate Projects (0-0-3)
Individual research, design, or analysis on advanced phases of engineering
problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: MECH 3596 and instructor approval.
3598 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
3599 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
Prerequisite: MECH 3598.
