Engineering Science and Mechanics
http://www.esm.vt.edu
Ishwar K. Puri, Professor and Head
Scott W. Case, Associate Professor and Associate Head
University Distinguished Professor: A. H. Nayfeh
Clifton C. Garvin Professor: R. C. Batra
Francis J. Maher Professor: D. P. Telionis
Preston Wade Professor: M. P. Singh
Reynolds Metals Professor: H. Aref
N. Waldo Harrison Professor: M. W. Hyer
Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor: D. A. Dillard
Paul and Dorothea Torgersen Dean's Chair in Engineering Professor: R. Benson
Tucker Professor: R. L. Mahajan
Professors: M. S. Cramer; N. E. Dowling; J. C. Duke; J. W. Grant;
M. R. Hajj; L. G. Kraige; J. J. Lesko; S. A. Ragab
Associate Professors: S. L. Hendricks; R. D. Kriz; M. L. Madigan;
M. A. Stremler; S. Thangjitham
Assistant Professors: R. De Vita; S. D. Ross
Adjunct Professors: F. dell'Isola; J. S. Wayne
Professors Emeritus: D. Frederick; R. A. Heller; R. M. Jones;
L. Meirovitch; D. H. Morris; D. Post; K.L. Reifsnider; D. J. Schneck;
C. W. Smith; H. W. Tielman
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Affiliate Faculty: D. Gao; C. Hall; D. Inmann; R. Kapania; M. Paul; R. Plaut; P. Vlachos; R. Yoon
Career Advisor: S. Griffin
ESM Engineering Communications Program Director: M. C. Paretti
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Overview
Mechanics is a fundamental area of science and engineering. It is an exciting, expanding field of learning with its roots grounded in the laws of motion formulated by Newton and the principles governing the behavior of solids and fluids, branching out in modern times into interdisciplinary fields such as new engineering materials (adhesives, composites, polymers, light metals), biomechanics, transportation, wind engineering, and vehicular structures. Although the problems to which they are applied may change, the basic principles of mechanics remain current and relevant.
The Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics has a rich tradition for providing an interdisciplinary engineering education. We strive to prepare our graduates to succeed in advanced graduate or professional study, industry, and government. In these activities, our alumni will:
- Apply fundamentals of engineering mechanics and related areas of applied science to define, model, and solve a wide range of engineering problems.
- Apply fundamental mathematical and scientific principles, as well as computational and experimental techniques, to the demands of engineering and scientific practice.
- Function on and lead teams that engage in new areas of research and development in engineering, particularly those that cross the boundaries of traditional disciplines.
- Maintain high productivity and high ethical standards.
- Continually enhance their knowledge throughout their careers.
- Communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences.
These educational objectives are supported by a curriculum that provides its graduates with:
- an ability to apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- an ability to design and conduct mechanics experiments
- an ability to analyze and interpret experimental and computational mechanics data
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs by synergistically combining mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, and dynamics, when necessary
- an ability to effectively function as the leader, or member, of a multi-disciplinary team
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems involving mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, and/or dynamics
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively – orally, graphically, and in writing
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions on society and the environment
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning and accomplishment
- a knowledge of contemporary issues (e.g., social, political, technical, economic, etc.)
- a fundamental understanding that will enable the appropriate use and development of the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
- a recognition of the importance of safety in phases of engineering design and practice
A total of 12 credit hours of technical electives, 6 credit hours of senior design and project and 8 credit hours of free electives give the student freedom to develop individually tailored programs of concentrated study. Students take courses in basic engineering sciences such as statics, dynamics, deformable bodies, and fluid mechanics, followed by applications oriented courses in solids, fluids, dynamics, and experimental and computational methods. Exposure to the design process exists throughout the curriculum, culminating in a senior level capstone design course.
Undergraduate courses in engineering science and mechanics are taught on a service basis for all engineering curricula. A minor in engineering science & mechanics is available for engineering students. The department offers graduate programs leading to M.S. (thesis and non-thesis option), M.Eng., and Ph.D. The department also participates in the Five Year Bachelor's/Master's Program.
Biomechanics Option: An option in Biomechanics is available for students in engineering. Specific details of course requirements for this option may be obtained by contacting the department.
Engineering Physics Option: An option in Engineering Physics is available for students in engineering. Specific details of course requirements for this option may be obtained by contacting the department.
The Cooperative Education Program is available to qualified candidates at undergraduate and graduate levels.
A total of 136 credits are required for the ESM degree.
Areas of Concentration
The student may use the technical electives, free electives, and the senior design to develop individually tailored programs of concentrated study in one of the following areas: Biomechanics, Engineering physics, Fluid mechanics, Motions, or Solid mechanics.
The Engineering Science and Mechanics program at Virginia Tech is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 20120-4012 – telephone (410) 347-7700.
Engineering Science and Mechanics Program
| First Year |
| First Semester |
| CHEM 1035: General Chemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 1045: General Chemistry Laboratory |
1
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| ENGE 1024: Engineering Exploration |
2 |
| ENGL 1105: Freshman English |
3 |
| MATH 1205: Calculus I |
3 |
| MATH 1114: Elementary Linear Algebra |
2 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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17 |
| Second Semester |
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| ENGE 1114: Exploration Engineering Design |
2 |
| ENGL 1106: Freshman English |
3 |
| MATH 1206: Calculus II |
3 |
| MATH 1224: Vector Geometry |
2 |
| PHYS 2305: Foundations of Physics |
4 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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17 |
| Second Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 2014: Professional Dev. Seminar |
1 |
| ESM 2104: Statics |
3
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| ISE 2014: Engineering Economy |
2
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| MATH 2224: Multivariable Calculus |
3
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| PHYS 2306: Foundations of Physics |
4
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| Aesthetics Elective (Area 6) |
1
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| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 2204: Mech of Deform Bodies |
3 |
| ESM 2074: Computational Methods |
3 |
| ESM 2304: Dynamics |
3 |
| MATH 2214: Intro. to Differential Equations |
3 |
| MSE 2034: Elements of Materials Engineering |
3 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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18
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| Third Year |
| First Semester |
| ECE 3054: Electrical Theory |
3 |
| ESM 3015: Fluid Mechanics I |
2 |
| ESM 3054: Mech Behavior of Matls |
2 |
| ESM 3064: Mech Behavior of Mat Lab |
1 |
| MATH 4574: Vector and Complex Analysis |
3 |
| ME 3134: Thermodynamics |
3 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) or Free Elective |
3 |
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 3016: Fluid Mechanics II |
3 |
| ESM 3034: Fluid Mechanics Lab |
3 |
| ESM 3124: Intermediate Dynamics |
3 |
| ESM 3154: Solid Mechanics |
3 |
| MATH 4564: Operational Methods for Engineers |
3 |
| ESM 4004: Inst. and Exp. Mech. |
3 |
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Credits
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16
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| Fourth Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 4014: Appl Fluid Mech |
3 |
| ESM 4015: Creative Design I |
3 |
| ESM 4074: Vibration and Control |
3 |
| ESM 4614: Intro Reliability Eng. |
2 |
| Technical Electives |
6 |
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 4016: Creative Design II |
3 |
| ESM 4734: Finite Element |
3 |
| Free Elective |
2 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3, and 7) or Free Elective |
3 |
| Technical Electives |
6 |
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Credits
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17
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Engineering Science and Mechanics Program: Biomechanics Option
| Second Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 2014: Professional Dev. Seminar |
1 |
| ESM 2104: Statics |
3
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| ISE 2014: Engineering Economy |
2
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| MATH 2224: Multivariable Calculus |
3
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| PHYS 2306: Foundations of Physics |
4
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| Aesthetics Elective (Area 6) |
1
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| BIOL 2405: Human Physiology |
3
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 2204: Mech of Deform Bodies |
3 |
| ESM 2074: Computational Methods |
3 |
| ESM 2304: Dynamics |
3 |
| MATH 2214: Intro. to Differential Equations |
3 |
| MSE 2034: Elements of Materials Engineering |
3 |
| BIOL 2406: Human Physiology |
3 |
| BIOL 2414: Human Physiology Lab |
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Credits
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18
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| Third Year |
| First Semester |
| ECE 3054: Electrical Theory |
3 |
| ESM 3015: Fluid Mechanics I |
2 |
| ESM 3054: Mech Behavior of Matls |
2 |
| ESM 3064: Mech Behavior of Mat Lab |
1 |
| MATH 4574: Vector and Complex Analysis |
3 |
| ME 3134: Thermodynamics |
3 |
| ESM 4105: Eng. Analysis of Physiologic Systems |
3 |
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 3016: Fluid Mechanics II |
3 |
| ESM 3034: Fluid Mechanics Lab |
3 |
| ESM 3124: Intermediate Dynamics |
3 |
| ESM 4106: Eng. Analysis of Physiologic Systems |
3 |
| MATH 4564: Operational Methods for Engineers |
3 |
| ESM 4004: Inst. and Exp. Mech. |
3 |
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Credits
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16
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| Fourth Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 4015: Creative Design I |
3 |
| ESM 4074: Vibration and Control |
3 |
| STAT 3704: Statistics for Engineering Applications |
2 |
| ESM 4234: Mech. Biological Materials and Structures |
3 |
| ESM 4204: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics |
3 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 4016: Creative Design II |
3 |
| ESM 4734: Finite Element |
3 |
| ESM 4304: Hemodynamics |
3 |
| ESM 4224: Biodynamics & Control |
3 |
| Free Elective |
2 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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17
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Engineering Science and Mechanics Program: Engineering Physics Option
| Second Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 2014: Professional Dev. Seminar |
1 |
| ESM 2104: Statics |
3
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| ISE 2014: Engineering Economy |
2
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| MATH 2224: Multivariable Calculus |
3
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| PHYS 2306: Foundations of Physics |
4
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| Aesthetics Elective (Area 6) |
1
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| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 2204: Mech of Deform Bodies |
3 |
| ESM 2074: Computational Methods |
3 |
| ESM 2304: Dynamics |
3 |
| MATH 2214: Intro. to Differential Equations |
3 |
| MSE 2034: Elements of Materials Engineering |
3 |
| Curriculum for Liberal Education (Area 2 or 3) |
3 |
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Credits
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18
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| Third Year |
| First Semester |
| ECE 3054: Electrical Theory |
3 |
| ESM 3015: Fluid Mechanics I |
2 |
| ESM 3054: Mech Behavior of Matls |
2 |
| ESM 3064: Mech Behavior of Mat Lab |
1 |
| MATH 4574: Vector and Complex Analysis |
3 |
| ME 3134: Thermodynamics |
3 |
| PHYS 3455: Quantum & Solid State Physics |
4 |
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Credits
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18
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 3016: Fluid Mechanics II |
3 |
| ESM 3034: Fluid Mechanics Lab |
1 |
| ESM 3124: Intermediate Dynamics |
3 |
| ESM 3154: Solid Mechanics |
3 |
| MATH 4564: Operational Methods for Engineers |
3 |
| ESM 4004: Inst. and Exp. Mech. |
3 |
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Credits
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16
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| Fourth Year |
| First Semester |
| ESM 4015: Creative Design I |
3 |
| ESM 4074: Vibration and Control |
3 |
| ESM 4614: Reliability Methods |
2 |
| ESM 4014: Applied Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| PHYS 3405: Intermediate Elec. & Mag. |
3 |
| PHYS 4455: Introduction to Quantum Mech. |
3 |
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Credits
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17
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| Second Semester |
| ESM 4016: Creative Design II |
3 |
| ESM 4734: Finite Element |
3 |
| PHYS 3504: Found. Nuclear & Particle Phys. |
3 |
| PHYS 3704: Thermal Physics |
3 |
| Free Elective |
3 |
| Free Elective |
1 |
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Credits
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16
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions (ESM)
1054: INTRODUCTION TO NDE ENGINEERING
Introduction to science and technology of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) engineering. Basic concepts and terminology are presented. Applications in different industries are explored. II (1H,1C)
2014: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR ESM STUDENTS
Topics designed to foster the professional development of the ESM student. ESM program objectives and outcomes. Overview of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and dynamics. Synergistic applications in biotechnology, adhesion science, and other applied areas. (1H,1L,1C)
2074 (AOE 2074): COMPUTATIONAL METHODS
Solving engineering problems using numerical methods and software, truncation and round-off error, root finding, linear and polynomial regression, interpolation, splines, numerical integration, numerical differentiation, solution of linear simultaneous equations, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations. A grade of C- or better required in ENGE prerequisite 1114. Pre: ENGE 1114. Co: MATH 2214. (3H,3C)
2104: STATICS
Vector mechanics of forces and moments, free-body diagrams, couples, resultants, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions, forces in trusses, frames, and machines, centroids, centers of mass, distributed forces, internal shear forces and bending moments in beams, shear and moment diagrams, friction, belt friction, area of moments of inertia, parallel axis theorem. I,II,III,IV Pre: (ENGE 1024 or BC 1214), (MATH 1114 or MATH 1114H). Co: MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
2204: MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES
Concepts of stress, strain, and deformation. Factor of safety. Stress-strain relationships and material properties. Stress concentrations. Area moments of inertia. Axially loaded members, torsionally loaded members, bending of beams. Shear and moment diagrams. Stresses due to combined loading. Thin-walled pressure vessels. Transformation of stress including Mohr's circle. Beam deflections and buckling stability. I,II,III,IV Pre: 2104. (3H,3C)
2214: STATICS AND MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
Forces, moment, resultants, and equilibrium. Stress, strain, and stress-strain relations. Centroids and distributed loads. Analysis of axially loaded bars and beams. Principal stresses and Mohr's circle, combined loading. Pressure vessels and buckling of columns. Partially duplicates 2104 and 2204. Must be ChE major. I Co: MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
2304: DYNAMICS
Vector treatment of the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton's laws, work and energy, impulse and momentum, impact, mass moments of inertia, rotating axes. I,II,III,IV Pre: 2104. Co: MATH 2214. (3H,3C)
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
2994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
3015-3016: FLUID MECHANICS I, II
Fluid statics. Dimensional analysis. Control volume approach to flow analysis, pipe flow, boundary layers, compressible flow, open channel flow. Pre: 2304, MATH 2224 for 3015; MATH 4574, ESM 3015 for 3016. Co: ME 3134 for 3015; 3034 for 3016. (3H,3C)
3024: INTRODUCTION TO FLUID MECHANICS
Fluid properties and hydrostatics. Derivation and application of the continuity, momentum, and energy equation (Bernoulli's equation) for ideal and real fluid flow (laminar or turbulent). Dimensional analysis and similtude. Introduction to boundary layers, lift and drag. Pre: 2304, MATH 2224. (2H,2L,3C) I.
3034: FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY
Introduction to experimental fluid mechanics. Technical writing. Experiments on fluid properties, manometry, hydrostatic forces on submerged surfaces, flow measurements, impulse-momentum principle, velocity measurements, drag forces on cylinders, model testing of ships, flow visualization and hydraulic jumps. Demonstration of modern data acquisition. Pre: 3015. (3L,1C) II.
3054 (MSE 3054): MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Mechanical properties and behavior of engineering materials subjected to static, dynamic, creep and fatigue loads under environments and stress states typical of service conditions; biaxial theories of failure; behavior of cracked bodies; microstructure-property relationships and design methodologies for homogeneous and composite materials. I,II Pre: 2204. (2H,2C)
3064 (MSE 3064): MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS LABORATORY
Laboratory experiments on mechanical properties and behavior of homogenous and composite engineering materials subjected to static, dynamic, creep, and fatigue loads; behavior of cracked bodies; microstructure-property relationships, and determination of materials properties for use in engineering design. Co: 3054. (3L,1C)
3124: INTERMEDIATE DYNAMICS
Vector analysis, Newton's Laws, rotating coordinate systems, particle dynamics, orbital mechanics, systems of particles, rigid-body dynamics, inertia matrix, Eulerian angles, introduction to gyroscopic motion, Lagrange's equations. II Pre: 2304, MATH 2214, MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
3154: SOLID MECHANICS
Introduction to elasticity and continuum mechanics, plane stress and plane strain; bending of beams, asymmetrical bending, deflections, shear center; torsion of general cross-section bars; comparison of elasticity solutions with strength of materials; introduction to energy methods; elastic stability of columns. Pre: 2204. (3H,3C)
3704: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STRUCTURES
Static equilibrium of forces and moments, concurrent and nonconcurrent force systems, center of gravity, concentrated and distributed loads. Solution of trusses. Stress and strain, elastic behavior of materials, cables and arches, shear, bending, and deformation in beams, indeterminate structures. Not available to students in engineering. (3H,3C) I.
4004 (BSE 4004): INSTRUMENTATION & EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS
Introduction to instrumentation. Data analysis: uncertainty, error and statistical concepts. Devices: digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. Circuits: ballast circuits, wheatstone bridges, operational amplifiers, and transistors. Principles of data acquisition. Fourier analysis. Measurements of velocity, pressure, strain, displacement, forces and accelerations. Laboratory and design projects. Pre: 2204, 2304, 3015 or 3024, ECE 3054. (2H,2L,3C)
4014: APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS
Analysis of flow over practical configurations, panel methods, Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations, turbulent boundary layers, flow separation and three-dimensional effects. Unsteady flows, fluid-structure interactions. Pre: 2074, 3016. (3H,3C) I.
4015-4016: CREATIVE DESIGN AND PROJECT I, II
Design of engineering systems and projects encompassing the principles and practices of engineering science and of the several engineering fields. Investigation and report on a supervised design project. Senior standing required. Instructor consent. 4015: (2H,3L,3C) 4016: (1H,6L,3C) 4015: I; 4016: Design of engineering systems and projects encompassing the.
4024: ADVANCED MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF MATERIALS
Mechanical behavior of materials, emphasizing solid mechanics aspects and methods for predicting strength and life of engineering components. Plasticity, failure criteria, fracture mechanics, crack growth, strain-based fatigue, and creep. Microstructure-property relationships, and laboratory demonstrations. Pre: 3054. (3H,3C)
4044: MECHANICS OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Introduction to the deformation, stress, and strength analysis of continuous-fiber-polymer-matrix laminated composites. Fabrication, micromechanics of stiffness and expansional coefficients, classical lamination theory (CLT). Environmentally induced stresses. Computerized implementation and design. Pre: 2204. (3H,3C)
4074: VIBRATION AND CONTROL
Single-degree-of-freedom vibration, two- and n-degree-of-freedom systems, continuous systems, introduction to nonlinear systems, system stability, introduction to the control of dynamic systems. I Pre: 3124, MATH 4564. (3H,3C)
4084 (AOE 4084): ENGINEERING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
Use of mathematical programming methods for engineering design optimization including linear programming, penalty function methods, and gradient projection methods. Applications to minimum weight design, open-loop optimum control, machine design, and appropriate design problems from other engineering disciplines. Pre: MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
4105-4106: ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF PHYSIOLOGIC SYSTEMS
Engineering analysis of human physiology. Physiologic systems are treated as engineering systems with emphasis input-output considerations, system interrelationships and engineering analogs. 4105 - Mass and electrolyte transfer, nerves, muscles, renal system. 4106 - cardiovascular mechanics, respiratory system, digestive systems, senses. I,II Pre: 2304, MATH 2214. (3H,3C)
4114: NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND CHAOS
Motion of systems governed by first-, second-, and third-order differential and difference equations: stability, geometry, phase planes, bifurcations, Poincare' maps, point attractors, limit cycles, strange attractors, fractal dimensions, Lyapunov exponents. Forced oscillations of one-degree-of-freedom systems: jump phenomena, sub- and superharmonic resonances, Hopf bifurcations, period-multiplying bifurcations, chaos. II Pre: 2304, MATH 2214. (3H,3C)
4124: MULTI-BODY MECHANICS AND VISUALIZATION
Spatial geometry, vector algebra, three-dimensional rotations, reference frames, generalized coordinates, generalized speeds, configuration constraints, velocity constraints, constraint singularities, kinematic differential equations, force, torque, energy, particle dynamics, rigid-body dynamics, computer algebra, computer animations. Pre: MATH 1114, MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
4154 (MSE 4154): NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF MATERIALS
Concepts and methods of nondestructive evaluation of materials. Discussion of techniques and mathematical bases for methods involving mechanical, optical, thermal, and electromagnetic phenomena; design for inspectability; technique selection criteria; information processing and handling; materials response measurement and modeling; signal analysis. Pre: 3054, (PHYS 2206 or PHYS 2306). (3H,3C)
4184 (AOE 4184): DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
Design aspects of laminate constitutive relations, coupling and decoupling of in-plane and out-of-plane elastic response. Tailoring of laminated composite materials to meet design requirements on stiffness and strength through the use of graphical and numerical optimization techniques. Introduction to integer programming: branch-and-bound method and genetic algorithms. Stacking sequence design of laminated composite beams and plates via integer programming. Pre: 3054 or AOE 3024 or CEE 3404. (3H,3C)
4204: MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS
Skeletal anatomy and mechanics. Muscle anatomy and mechanics. Theory and application of electromyography. Motion and force measuring equipment and techniques. Inverse dynamics modeling of the human body. Current topics in musculoskeletal biomechanics research. Pre: 2304, (2074 or ME 2004). (3H,3C)
4224: BIODYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Study of human movement dynamics and neuromuscular control of multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Computational simulation of forward-dynamics and state-space linear control of human movement to investigate functional performance and neuromuscular pathology. Pre: 3124, 4204. (3H,3C)
4234: MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
Anatomy and physiology of connective tissue. Techniques for determining the mechanical response of biological soft and hard tissues. Includes static, viscoelastic, creep, fatigue, and fracture. Simplified models of biological structures. Creation of geometric models from medical imaging and computational modeling. Specific topics may include bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendon, teeth, and skin. Pre: 3054, (2074 or ME 2004). (3H,3C)
4304: HEMODYNAMICS
Study of the human cardiovascular system and blood flow. Anatomy and physiology of the human heart, vascular system, and its organization. Blood physiology and rheology. Non-Newtonian blood flow models. Steady and pulsatile blood flow in rigid and elastic arteries. Pressure waves in elastic arteries. Three-dimensional blood flow in the aortic arch and flow around heart valves. Pre: 3016 or ME 3404. (3H,3C)
4404: FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
A refresher of basic principles and problem solving techniques involving twelve subject areas most common to all engineering curricula. The topics include those tested by the National Council of Engineering Examiners on the EIT (Engineer in Training) examination, the first requirement, in all fifty states, toward P.E. (Professional Engineer) licensing. Duplicates material of other engineering courses and impracticable for nonengineers, hence not usable for credit toward any degree. Pre: Junior and senior standing in Engineering or in Building Construction or Graduate students in Engineering. II. Pass/Fail only. (2H,2C)
4444 (AOE 4054) (CEE 4444): STABILITY OF STRUCTURES
Introduction to the methods of static structural stability analysis and their applications. Buckling of columns and frames. Energy method and approximate solutions. Elastic and inelastic behavior. Torsional and lateral buckling. Use of stability as a structural design criterion. II Pre: AOE 3024, CEE 3404. (3H,3C)
4524: INTRODUCTION TO WAVE MOTION
Introduction to fundamentals of wave propagation. Topics include wave speed and dispersion relations, group velocity, wavepackets, waveguides, wave reflections, effects of nonuniformity and nonlinearity. General phenomena will be illustrated through use of specific physical applications and well-known model equations. Examples will be drawn from all areas of the physical sciences including solid and fluid dynamics, acoustics, geophysics, and electromagnetic field theory. Pre: MATH 4564. (3H,3C)
4574 (MSE 4574): BIOMATERIALS
Lectures and problems dealing with materials used to mimic/replace body functions. Topics include basic material types and possible functions, tissue response mechanisms, and considerations for long term usage. Integrated design issues of multicomponent materials design in prosthetic devices for hard and soft tissues are discussed. Must meet prerequisite or have graduate standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Pre: MSE 3054. (3H,3C)
4614: INTRODUCTION TO RELIABILITY-BASED ENGINEERING DESIGN
Basic concepts of reliability, useful probability distributions, probabilistic design, safety factors and safety index, system reliability, failure rate, service life calculations. Pre: 2204, 3064. (2H,2C)
4714: SCIENTIFIC VISUAL DATA ANALYSIS AND MULTIMEDIA
Classical and advanced methods of visual data analysis within scientific applications context; emphasis on examples of scientific investigation with visual tools, and new visual methods with computer graphics; visual data analysis of numerical experimental and analytical results including: gradients, function-extraction, chaos, nth-order tensor glyph representations, molecular synthesis. II Pre: (MATH 1015, MATH 1016) or (MATH 1205, MATH 1206). (3H,3C)
4734 (AOE 4024): AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
The finite element method is introduced as a numerical method of solving the ordinary and partial differential equations arising in fluid flow, heat transfer, and solid and structural mechanics. The classes of problems considered include those described by the second-order and fourth-order ordinary differential equations and second-order partial differential equations. Both theory and applications of the method to problems in various fields of engineering and applied sciences will be studied. Pre: 2074, MATH 2224. (3H,3C)
4904: PROJECT AND REPORT
Variable credit course. X-grade allowed.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
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