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MMAE 322
Heat and Mass Transfer
Basic laws of transport phenomena.
Similarity relations and analogies. Steadystate
heat conduction; heat generation
and extended surfaces. Multi-dimensional
and transient heat conduction.
Numerical and graphical analysis.
Fundamentals and empirical relations
of forced and natural convection.
Radiation concepts, networks, solar
energy. Combined effects, Lab component:
Introduction to thermal
science measurements; combustion,
thermodynamics cycles, conduction, convection
and radiation heat transfer. Six
laboratory experiments in small groups.
Prerequisites: MMAE 320, MMAE 310,
MMAE 350. (3-3-4) (C)
MMAE 350
Computational Mechanics
Special emphasis will be given to engineering
problems in solid mechanics,
fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Topics
will include solution of nonlinear
equations of one variable, numerical
differentiation and integration, solution
of systems of linear algebraic equations,
linear discrete systems, approximate
methods for solving ordinary differential
equations, and design of numerical experiments.
Lab component: Numerical
solutions to practical engineering
problems and interpretation of results
using commercially available software.
Prerequisites: MATH 251, MATH 252,
MMAE 202. (3-3-4)
MMAE 361
Fundamentals of Crystalline Solids
Imperfections in metals and ceramics.
Dislocations and plastic deformation.
The thermodynamic and kinetic
principles of binary phase diagrams.
Diffusion. Solidification. Prerequisites:
MS 201, MMAE 271. (3-0-3)
MMAE 362
Physics of Solids
Introduction to crystallography, crystal
structure, crystal systems, symmetry,
stereographic representation. Crystal
structures in materials. X-ray diffraction;
character of X-rays and their
interaction with crystals; diffraction
methods. Structure of the atom and
the behavior of electrons in solids.
Band theory of solids. Electrical,
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thermal and magnetic behavior. Theory
of phase stability in alloys. Prerequisite:
MS 201. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 363
Metallurgical and Materials
Thermodynamics
The three laws of thermodynamics.
Extensive problem solving in metallurgical
and materials applications of heat
and mass balances, free-energy criteria,
and equilibrium relations. Prerequisite:
MS 201. (3-0-3)
MMAE 370
Materials Laboratory I
Introduction to materials characterization
techniques including specimen
preparation, metallography, optical and
scanning electron microscopy, temperature
measurement, data acquisition
and analyses. Corequisite: MMAE 27 1.
(1-6-3) (C)
MMAE 406
Mechanical Vibrations
Study of free, forced and damped
vibrations of single degree of freedom
mechanical systems: resonance, critical
damping, and vibration isolation. Two
degree of freedom systems: natural
frequencies, normal modes, resonances
and vibration absorbers. Introduction
to vibrations of multiple degree of
freedom. Prerequisites: MMAE 305,
MMAE 350. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 407
Biomechanics: Solids
Properties of mathematical models for
bone, soft tissues, tendons, ligaments,
cartilage and muscles. Human body
structure, posture movement and
locomotion. Spine mechanics and joint
mechanics. Mechanics of occlusion and
mastication. Exo- and endo-prosthetics.
Implants and biomechanical compatibility.
Prerequisites: MMAE 303,
consent of instructor. Corequisite:
MMAE 430. (3-0-3) (C)
MMAE 423
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Environmental control for winter and
summer; elements of psychrometrics,
load calculations. Space heating and
cooling methods; extended surface
coils; absorption refrigeration; system
analysis and planning. Prerequisites:
MMAE 321, MMAE 322. (3-0-3)
Course Descriptions
MMAE 424
Internal Combustion Engines
Fundamentals of spark ignition and
diesel engines. Combustion knock
and engine variables: exhaust gas
analysis and air pollution; carburetion;
fuel injection; lubrication; engine performance;
vehicle performance. Engine
balance and vibrations. Electronic
control. Prerequisites: MMAE 321,
MMAE 322. (3-0-3)
MMAE 425
Direct Energy Conversion
A study of various methods available
for direct conversion of thermal energy
into electrical energy, Introduction to
the principles of operation of magnetohydrodynamic
generators, thermoelectric
devices, thermionic converters, fuel
cells and solar cells. Prerequisites:
MMAE 321, PHYS 208. (3-0-3)
MMAE 430
Engineering Measurements
Introduction to applications of measurement
instrumentation and design of
engineering experiments. Generalized
characteristics of sensors and measurements
systems. Signal conditioning
and computer-based data acquisition
and analysis. Measurement of motion,
force, strain, torque, shaft power,
pressure, sound, flow, temperature and
heat flux. Design of experiments proposals.
Team-based projects addressing
application of engineering measurements
to a variety engineering
problems. Effective communication
of experimental results. Prerequisite:
PHYS 300. (2-6-4) (C)
MMAE 431
Design of Machine Elements
Design factors and fatigue. Application
of principles of mechanics to the
design of various machine elements
such as gears, bearings, clutches,
brakes and springs. Prerequisite:
MMAE 303. (2-3-3)
MMAE 432
Design of Mechanical Systems
Small-group design projects
drawn from industry. Prerequisite:
MMAE 431. (1-6-3) (C)
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