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m e c h a n i c a l engineering
t e c h n o l o g y
Explores forces, moments, couples, statics of particles, and rigid bodies in
two- and three-dimensions. Examines external and internal distributed forces,
first moments and centroids, and structures such as trusses, frames, and
machines. Prereq. MTH1193, PHY1191.
Emphasizes friction, second moments, kinematics of particles, rectilinear and
curvilinear motion of dynamic particles. Topics include force, mass and
acceleration, and work and energy. Prereq. MET1301.
Studies impulse and momentum of particles. Topics include kinematics and
dynamics of rigid bodies: force, mass, and accelera-tion; dynamics of rigid
bodies: work and energy, and impulse and momentum; and introduction to
mechanical vibration. Prereq. MET1302.
Investigates axially loaded members, stress and strain, allowable stresses,
factor of safety, temperature effects, and indeterminate members. Topics
include centric loading of bolted and welded connections, shear and moment in
beams, eccentrically loaded connections, and flexural and transverse shearing
stresses in beams. Prereq. MET1301.
Discusses beam deflections and reactions by various methods, theorem of three
moments and torsional stresses and strains. Topics include pressure vessels,
power transmission, eccentric loads on struts, beams, riveted and welded
joints, combined and principle stresses, Mohr's circle, and theories of
failure. Prereq. MET1314.
Introduces mechanics to nonmechanical majors. Topics include statics of
particles and rigid bodies, and kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid
bodies. Prereq. MTH1193 and PHY1191.
Introduces mechanical design, the design process, design factors, creativity,
optimization, human factors, and value engineering. Discusses and develops
principles through simple design projects. Topics include principles of design,
properties and selection of materials; stress concentrations; strength under
combined stresses; theories of failure; and impact, fluctuation, and repeated
loads. Prereq. MET1315, MET1380.
Explores stresses, deformation and design of fasteners, screws, joints,
springs, and bearings, lubrication, and journal bearings. Topics include
stresses and power transmission of spur, bevel, and worm gear, shaft design,
and clutches and brakes. Emphasizes group design projects. Prereq. MET1330.
Provides the opportunity for students to develop group design projects that
have been developed as a part of their senior design course (MET1330 and
MET1331). Projects are completed and presented to their peers and to the
faculty. This course must be taken in conjunction with MET1331. Prereq.
MET1330.
Introduces general theory of heat and matter, laws of thermodynamics,
energy-transformation principles, availability of energy, properties and
processes for pure substances and ideal gases. Topics include thermodynamic
properties and processes of liquids and vapors, tables and charts, mixtures of
fluids, and vapor cycles. Prereq. PHY1192.
Discusses theory and analysis of actual engine types using gas and internal
combustion engines, theory of gas and vapor flow through orifices and nozzles,
and principles of gas compression. Includes analysis of gas turbine cycles,
steam power cycles, congeneration systems, and introduction to air-conditioning
and refrigeration systems. Prereq. MET1340.
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MET 1342
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
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4 QH |
Focuses on air-conditioning principles, including psychometrics and heat pumps.
Examines calculation of heating and cooling loads in accordance with ASHRAE
practices, principles of gas compression, analysis of vapor compression,
refrigeration systems, low-temperature refrigeration cycles, and absorption
refrigeration systems. Prereq. MET1341.
Presents the principles of heat transfer: thermal conductivity and thermal
conductance/resistance. Examines heat transfer mechanisms, equations of
conduction, and natural and forced convection. Covers emissivity and
absorptivity, radiation between simple bodies, heat transfer coefficients, heat
changer effectiveness, and heat exchanger design and selection. Prereq.
MET1341.
Covers the principles of fluid statics and dynamics. Includes topics such as
fluid flow in pipes, friction losses, fluid energy, Bernoulli's theorem, flow
measurement, open channel flow, pump and fan design, and selection. Prereq.
MET1302.
Introduces fundamental metallic structures, general metallurgic information
covering polymer, ceramic, composite, and properties, testing, and failure of
metals. Topics include alloying and hardening of metals, refinement of metals,
equilibrium diagrams, characteristics of engineering metals, and selection of
materials for engineering applications.
Examines the theory of mechanical measurements, instruction, and
experimentation data and report writing. Applies the principles developed in
class to the laboratory, and a detailed technical report is required.
Laboratory experiments include such topics as experimental analysis;
statistical techniques; and mechanical measurements of temperature, pressure,
force, deformation, strain, and rotational frequency. Prereq. MTH1196, GET1105,
and PHY1192.
Presents experiments to determine mechanical properties of materials under
tensile, compressive, torsional, direct shear, flexural, impact, fatigue, and
creep-loading conditions as they are affected by normal and abnormal
environmental conditions; also as they are affected by homogeneity,
nonhomogeneity, isotropy, and nonisotropy. Prereq. MET1315, MET1380, MET1390,
or taken concurrently.
Offers experiments to determine the physical properties of incompressible
fluids and to measure the flow rates and velocities utilizing pilot tubes,
oriface plates, venturii and weirs flow meters, U-tube differential manometers,
and piezometers as the fluid flows through open channels, partially filled
conduits, conduits under pressure, pipe networks, turbines and pumps. Prereq.
MET1370, MET1390, or taken concurrently.
Explores basic thermodynamic relations. Experiments examine the flow of
compressible fluids and steam and the energy conversion of a fuel into a
working substance and the related heat-transfer
mechanisms. Discusses operating characteristics of thermal generators, engines,
and compressors. Prereq. MET1341, MET1390, or taken concurrently.
Introduces the study of machines for metal processing, cutting tools, and
fluids, machinability, and automatic machinery. Prereq. MET1301 and MET1380.
Examines elements of vibrating systems, one degree of freedom (undamped free
and forced vibration from Newton's law of motion and energy methods), natural
frequencies, and damped free and forced vibration. Topics include design of
vibration mounts for mechanical equipment, modeling of vibrational systems,
shock testing, and computer applications. Laboratory experiments are included.
Prereq. MET1303.
Discusses curved beam, asymmetrical bending of beams, shear-center and shear
stresses on thin sections, composite beams; columns' energy absorption and
resilience, inertial stresses, impact loading, and deflection of beams by
energy methods and bolted fastenings, and an introduction of finite element
analysis. Prereq. MET1315.
Explores electrical power generation by thermomechanical, electromechanical,
nuclear, and hydraulic systems. Analyzes thermodynamic cycles as well as
practical deviations from the related ideal processes. Considers accessory and
auxiliary equipment use. Studies design, performance, economic factors, and
public issues affecting electrical power generation.
Focuses on the study of inorganic materials (polymers, glasses, ceramics,
cements, composites, wood), and materials having important electrical and
magnetic properties. Summarizes the most recent applications for the
fabrication and uses of both metals and nonmetals. Covers structures of metals,
imperfections, phase diagrams, effect of temperature on structure and
properties of metals (annealing, recrystalization, recovery, precipitation,
diffusion), strengthening mechanisms, mechanical properties of nonferrous
metals. Lab experiments in preparation of samples, selection, polishing, and
etching; examination of nonferrous metals, use of the microscope, linear
analysis construction of cooling curves, and simple binary-phase diagrams.
Prereq. MET1380.
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MET 1499
Special Problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology
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4 QH |
Theoretical or experimental work under individual faculty supervision. Prereq.
Permission of department chair.
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MET 1720
Technology Senior Honors Project 1
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4 QH |
Involves an analytical or experimental project under the supervision of a
department faculty member. Open only to students in the honors program. Prereq.
Senior standing.
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MET 1721
Technology Senior Honors Project 2
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4 QH |
Continues MET1720. Open only to students in the honors program. Prereq.
MET1720.
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