| MAE 206 | Engineering Statics | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: 2.3 GPA, C- or better in both MA 241 and PY 205 |
| Coreq: MA 242 |
| Basic concepts of forces in equilibrium. Distributed forces, frictional forces. Inertial properties. Application to machines, structures, and systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 208 | Engineering Dynamics | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: 2.3 GPA, MA 242, C- or better in MAE 206 or CE 214 |
| Kinematics and kinetics of particles in rectangular, cylindrical, and curvilinear coordinate systems; energy and momentum methods for particles; kinetics of systems of particles; kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; motion relative to rotating coordinate systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 261 | Aerospace Vehicle Performance | 3(3-0-0) S,Sum |
| Preq: CSC 112, C- or better in both MA 241 and PY 205 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 301 | Engineering Thermodynamics I | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MA 242, PY 208 or 202 |
| Introduction to the concept of energy and the laws governing the transfers and transformations of energy. Emphasis on thermodynamic properties and the First and Second Law analysis of systems and control volumes. Integration of these concepts into the analysis of basic power cycles is introduced. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 302 | Engineering Thermodynamics II | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: CSC 112 or CSC 114, C- or better in MAE 301 |
| Continuation of Engineering Thermodynamics I with emphasis on the analysis of power and refrigeration cycles and the application of basic principles to engineering problems with systems involving mixtures of ideal gases, psychrometrics, nonideal gases, chemical reactions, combustion, chemical equilibrium cycle analysis, and one-dimensional compressible flow. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 304 | Manufacturing Laboratory | 1(0-3-0) F,S |
| Preq: Sophomore standing in ME, C or better in MAE 206, GC 211 |
| This laboratory course teaches several modern-manufacturing processes. Interaction between manufacturing and design is emphasized. Students learn techniques in operating manual and numerically controlled manufacturing machines. Students learn about other metallic and nonmetallic manufacturing processes. Safe operation of equipment is taught and students are expected to perform the labs in a safe manner. Students will not become certified machinists or CNC operators. |
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| MAE 305 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I | 1(0-3-0) F,Sum |
| Preq: Junior standing in ME |
| 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.) |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 306 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II | 1(0-3-0) S,Sum |
| Preq: MAE 305 |
| Coreq: MAE 310 |
| 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). |
| Course Offerings: sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 308 | Fluid Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MA 242, CSC 112 or CSC 114, C- or better in MAE 208 or CE 215 |
| Coreq: MA 341, MAE 301 |
| Development of the basic equations of fluid mechanics in general and specialized form. Application to a variety of topics including fluid statics; inviscid, incompressible fluid flow; design of Fluid dynamic system. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 310 | Heat Transfer Fundamentals | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: CSC 112 or CSC 114, MA 341, C- or better in MAE 301 |
| Coreq: MAE 308 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 314 | Solid Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MA 242, C- or better in MAE 206 or CE 214 |
| Coreq: MSE 200 or MSE 201 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 315 | Dynamics of Machines | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MA 341, CSC 112 or CSC 114, C- or better in MAE 208 |
| Coreq: MA 341 |
| Application of dynamics to the analysis and design of machine and mechanical components. Motions resulting from applied loads, and the forces required to produce specified motions. Introduction to mechanical vibration, free and forced response of discrete and continuous systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 316 | Strength of Mechanical Components | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: ME, AE, or NE Majors, CSC 112 or CSC 114; C- or better in MAE 314 |
| Coreq: MA 341 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 355 | Aerodynamics I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 261, MA 341 |
| Fundamentals of perfect fluid theory with applications to incompressible flows over airfoils, wings, and flight vehicle configurations. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 356 | Aerodynamics II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 355, C- or better in MAE 301 |
| Concepts of thermodynamics, compressible fluid flow, and shock waves with application to computing the aerodynamic characteristics of airfoils, wings and flight configurations at high speed. |
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| MAE 357 | Experimental Aerodynamics I | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 261, MA 341 |
| Coreq: MAE 355 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 358 | Experimental Aerodynamics II | 1(0-3-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 357 |
| Coreq: MAE 356 |
| Advanced stability and control experiments in the subsonic wind tunnel and external compressible flow experiments in the supersonic wind tunnel. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 371 | Aerospace Structures I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 261, C- or better in MAE 314 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 403 | Air Conditioning | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 310, MAE 308 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 404 | Refrigeration | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 310 |
| Thermodynamic analysis of the vapor compression cycle; optimization of multiple evaporator and multiple compressor systems; commercial refrigeration load calculations; desirable properties of refrigerants and brines, piping arrangement and sizing. |
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| MAE 405 | Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III | 1(0-3-0) F,S |
| Preq: MAE 306 |
| Final undergraduate course in mechanical engineering laboratory sequence. Experimental investigation of measurement problems involving typical mechanical engineering equipment systems. Design and application of a measurement system to a specific problem. |
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| MAE 406 | Energy Conservation in Industry | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 310 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 407 | Steam and Gas Turbines | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 302; MAE 308 or MAE 355 |
| Fundamental analysis of the theory and design of turbomachinery flow passages; control and performance of turbomachinery; gas-turbine engine processes. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MAE 408 | Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 302 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 410 | Convective Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MAE 301, MAE 308 |
| Coreq: MAE 310 |
| Integration of principles and concepts of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer to the development of practical convective heat transfer and mass transport relations relevant to mechanical engineering. Typical applications include boilers, condensors, piping, pumps, and heat exchangers. |
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| MAE 411 | Machine Component Design | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 315, MAE 316 |
| Application of the principles of solid mechanics and material science to the analysis and design of specific machine components including screws, bearings, gears, transmission devices, brakes, clutches, couplings, fly wheels, cams, etc. |
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| MAE 412 | Design of Thermal System | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 310 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 415 | Analysis for Mechanical Engineering Design | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 315, MAE 316 |
| Integration of the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering to solve real-world design problems. 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. Formal written communication of results. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 416 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 4(2-6-0) F,S |
| Preq: MAE 415 |
| Teamwork, independent learning and communication skills are emphasized in this capstone course. Teams of students experience mechanical engineering design through: problem definition, investigation, brainstorming, focus, critical review, design, analysis, prototype construction and testing. Design for manufacture is encouraged throughout the process by having students build their own prototypes. Communication skills are developed through reports and presentations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 421 | Design of Solar Thermal Systems | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 310 |
| Coreq: MAE 410 |
| Analysis and design of active and passive solar thermal systems for residential and small commercial buildings. Solar insulation, flat plate collectors, thermal storage, heat exchanges, controls, design, performance calculations, economics. Site evaluation, shading, suncharts, types of passive systems. Heating load analysis. Overview of photovoltaics. On-site evaluation of NCSU Solar House. |
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| MAE 435 | Principles of Automatic Control | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: MA 341, MAE 315 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 442 | Automotive Engineering | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 302, MAE 308, MAE 315, MAE 316 |
| Fundamental aspects of automotive engineering. Examines various automotive systems (engine, brakes, etc.) as well as their interactions in such areas as safety and performance. Current practices and development for the future. |
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| MAE 452 | Aerodynamics of V/STOL Vehicles | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 356 |
| Introduction to the aerodynamics and performance of vertical and short take-off and landing vehicles. Aerodynamics of propellers and rotors. High lift devices. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 453 | Introduction to Space Flight | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MA 341 or MA 303, C- or better in PY 205 |
| Fundamental aspects of space flight including launch vehicle performance and design, spacecraft characteristics, two-body orbital mechanics, earth satellites, interplanetary trajectories, atmospheric entry, and atmospheric heating. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MAE 455 | Boundary Layer Theory | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 355 |
| Introduction to the Navier-Stokes Equations and boundary layer approximations for incompressible flow. Calculation techniques for laminar and turbulent boundary layer parameters which affect lift, drag, and heat transfer on aerospace vehicles. Discussions of compressible flows. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 456 | Computational Methods in Aerodynamics | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 356 |
| Coreq: MAE 455 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 461 | Dynamics & Controls | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MA 341, C- or better in MAE 208 |
| 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 compensation. Control system design emphasized. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 462 | Flight Vehicle Stability and Control | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 261, 461 |
| Longitudinal, directional and lateral static stability and control of aerospace vehicles. Lineralized dynamic analysis of the motion of a six degree-of-freedom flight vehicle in response to control inputs and disturbance through use of the transfer function concept. Control of static and dynamic behavior by vehicle design (stability derivatives) and/or flight control systems. |
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| MAE 466 | Experimental Aerodynamics III | 1(0-3-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 358 |
| Coreq: MAE 455, MAE 475 |
| Laboratory experiments in internal compressible flow and boundary layers in conjunction with MAE 455 and MAE 475. Topics include nozzle flows, constant area duct flows, component/overall performance of a gas turbine, and boundary layer analysis. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 469 | Controls Laboratory | 1(0-2-0) F |
| Coreq: MAE 461 or MAE 435 |
| Laboratory experiments demonstrate the essential features of classical and modern control theory for single-input and single-output systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 472 | Aerospace Structures II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 371 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 473 | Aerospace Vehicle Structures II Lab | 1(0-3-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 371 |
| Coreq: MAE 472 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 475 | Propulsion | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 356, C- or better in MAE 301 |
| One-dimensional, internal, compressible flow including: isentropic flow, normal shocks, flow with friction and simple heat addition. Applications to air-breathing aircraft propulsion systems. Performance, analysis and design of components and overall performance of air-breathing engines. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 476 | Rocket Propulsion | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 356 or MAE 302 |
| Study of chemical rockets. This includes nozzle theory, flight performance, thermochemical calculations, and component and system analysis and design. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 478 | Aerospace Vehicle Design I | 3(1-6-0) F |
| Preq: Senior standing, Aerospace Engineering Majors, MAE 356, 472, 462 |
| A synthesis of previously acquired theoretical and empirical knowledge and application to the design of practical aerospace vehicle systems. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 479 | Aerospace Vehicle Design II | 4(1-9-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 478 |
| Designs are refined and the vehicles constructed and instrumented by the students. A flight test program is designed and carried out in cooperation with MAE 525 students. A continuation of MAE 478 |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 495 | Special Topics in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | 1-3 |
| Preq: Consent of Instructor |
| Offered as needed to present new or special MAE subject matter. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 496 | Undergraduate project Work in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Completion of all required MAE-300 level courses |
| Coreq: MAE 415 or MAE 478 |
| Individual or small group project in engineering, comprising the design of an equipment or system stemming from a mutual student-faculty interest; a substantial final report (project) containing calculations, drawings and specifications must be produced. Alternatively, individual or small group undergraduate research evolving from a mutual student-faculty interest; a conference or scientific journal paper must be submitted for publication. Departmental approval required |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 501 | Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 302; MA 401 or MA 511 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 503 | Advanced Power Plants | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 412 |
| Critical analysis of energy balance of thermal power plants, thermodynamics and economic evaluation of alternate schemes of development; study of recent development in production of power. |
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| MAE 504 | Fluid Dynamics Of Combustion I | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 301, MAE 355 or MAE 308 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 505 | Heat Transfer Theory and Applications | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 410 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 511 | Advanced Dynamics with Applications to Aerospace Systems | 3(3-0-0) F |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 513 | Principles of Structural Vibration | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 315 |
| Principles of structural vibration beginning from single and multi-degree of freedom systems and extending to distributed systems. Forced system response, vibration of strings, bars, shafts and beams and an introduction to approximate methods. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 514 | Noise and Vibration Control | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 315 |
| Discussion of noise and vibration design criteria. Presentation of noise and vibration survey procedures. Discussion of noise and vibration control model. Review of most common equipment noise sources and ways to achieve adequate control. Topics include room acoustics, acoustics of walls, enclosures, vibration isolation and use of scale models. |
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| MAE 517 | Instrumentation in Sound and Vibration Engineering | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: ECE 331 |
| Coreq: MAE 513 |
| A presentation of measurement techniques and theory and operation of transducers and amplifiers. Introduction to signal analysis techniques such as power spectral density and correlation. |
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| MAE 518 | Acoustic Radiation I | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MA 301 and MAE 308 or MAE 356 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 521 | Linear Control and Design For Mimo Systems | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 435, MA 341 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 522 | Non Linear System Analysis and Control | 3(3-0-0) S, (ALTYREVEN) |
| Preq: MAE 521 or equivalent |
| Nonlinear system analysis, Lyapunov stability theory, absolute stability, feedback linearization, sliding mode control, backstepping control technique, as well as various advanced nonlinear control methods. |
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| MAE 524 | Principles of Mechatronic Control | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 315 |
| Principles of mechantronic control beginning with single and two-degree of freedom systems. Linear feedback, disturbance rejection, state estimation, and filtering. Applications to civil, robotic, automotive, aircraft, space systems. Hands on experiments in linear feedback control and filtering. |
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| MAE 525 | Advanced Flight Vehicle Stability and Control | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 462 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 526 | Inertial Navigation Analysis and Design | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 435 or 462 |
| Performance analysis and engineering design of inertial navigation components, subsystems and systems. Development of transfer functions and application of linear system techniques to determine stability, transient response and errors of gyroscopes,accelerometers, stable platforms and inertial alignment systems. Error analysis and its significance. Preliminary analysis and design of typical inertial navigation systems for aircraft and marine vehicles. |
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| MAE 527 | Mechanics of Machinery | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 315, MA 512 |
| Advanced applications of dynamics to the design and response analysis of dynamic behavior of machines and mechanical devices. Emphasis on developing competence in transforming real problems in dynamics into appropriate mathematical models whose analysis permits performance predictions of engineering value. |
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| MAE 528 | Experimental Flight Testing | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate standing, Aerospace Engineering Majors, MAE 525 |
| Application of engineering methods to experimental flight testing of fixed-wing aircraft for determination of performance and handling qualities of air vehicles. Risk minimization techniques are included in the formulation of a flight test plan. Collected flight test data is corrected for standard day and analyzed. |
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| MAE 533 | Finite Element Analysis I | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 316 or MAE 472 |
| Fundamental concepts of the finite element method for linear stress and deformation analysis of mechanical components. Development of truss, beam, frame, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and solid elements. Isoparametric formulations. Introduction to structural dynamics. Practical modeling techniques and use of general-purpose codes for solving practical stress analysis problems. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE (WPS) 534 | Mechatronics Design | 3(2-2-0) F, S |
| Preq: Structured Programming Experience, Senior/Graduate Standing in WPS/MAE. |
| 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. |
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| MAE (ECE) 535 | Design of Electromechanical Systems | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MA 341 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 537 | Mechanics Of Composite Structures | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 316 or MAE 472 |
| Manufacturing techniques with emphasis on selection of those producing most favorable end result. Classical plate theory, materials properties and failure theories. Micromechanics, repair, plate solutions and elasticity solutions covered as requiredto meet special interests of students. |
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| MAE 538 | Smart Structures and Materials | 3(3-0-0) F (ALTYREVEN) |
| Preq: MAE 415 or MAE 472 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE (MSE) 539 | Advanced Materials | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MSE 201 and MAE 314 |
| 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). |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 540 | Advanced Air Conditioning Design | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 403, 404 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 541 | Advanced Solid Mechanics I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 316 |
| Development of principles of advanced strength of materials and elasticity theory leading to solution of practical engineering problems concerned with stress and deformation analysis. Tensor analysis, coordinate transformations, alternative measures of strain, elastic constitutive equations, stress measures, formulation and solution of two and three dimensional elasticity problems. Examples include advanced beam theory for shear deformation and large deformation, contact mechanics, stress concentration, pressure vessels and compound cylinders, thermal stress analysis, and stresses in layered microelectronic devices. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 543 | Fracture Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 316 |
| Concept of elastic stress intensity factor, Griffith energy balance, determination of the elastic field at a sharp crack tip via eigenfunction 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 544 | Real Time Robotics | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: Pascal, C, FORTRAN or Assembly language experience |
| 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. |
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| MAE 545 | Metrology For Precision Manufacturing | 3(2-1-0) S |
| Preq: Senior standing in MAE or BS in other curriculum |
| Foundations of dimensional metrology and error analysis as applied to accuracy and repeatability in machine design. Plane, length, angle, and roundness metrology. Design of precision systems, Abbe' principle, error analysis, measurement, and compensation. Precision instruments and operating principles. Hands-on experience with measurement instruments and techniques. |
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| MAE 546 | Photonic Sensor Applications in Structure | 3(3-0-0) F, (ALTYRODD) |
| Preq: MAE 371 or MAE 316 |
| Use of optical fiber and other photonic device based sensors to measure strain, temperature and other measurands in aerospace, mechanical, civil and biomedical applications. An introduction to optical waveguide analysis will be provided at the beginning of the course. |
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| MAE 550 | Foundations Of Fluid Dynamics | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 301, MAE 355 or MAE 308 |
| 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 for specialized flow regimes. Similarity parameters. Applications to simple problems in various flow regimes. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 551 | Airfoil Theory | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 355 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 553 | Compressible Fluid Flow | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 356 or MAE 550 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 554 | Hypersonic Aerodynamics | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 553 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 555 | Aerodynamic Heating | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 356 |
| Detailed study of latest theoretical and experimental findings of compressible laminar and turbulent boundary layers with special attention to aerodynamic heating problem. Application of theory in analysis and design of aerospace hardware. |
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| MAE 557 | Dynamics Of Internal Fluid Flow | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MAE 356 or MAE 308 |
| A general development of governing equations of fluid motion with subsequent restriction to incompressible flow. Exact and approximate solutions of Navier-Stokes equations for internal laminar flow and elementary boundary layer theory. Applications include: hydrodynamic lubrication, converging-diverging channel flows, entrance flows and turbulent internal flow. |
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| MAE 560 | Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer | 3(3-0-0) |
| Preq: MA 501 or MA 512, MAE 550 or MAE 557, proficiency in the FORTRAN programming language is required |
| Introduction to integration of the governing partial differential equations of fluid flow and heat transfer by numerical finite difference and finite volume means. Methods for parabolic, hyper-bolic and elliptical equations and application to model equations. Error analysis and physical considerations. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 561 | Wing Theory | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 551 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 562 | Physical Gas Dynamics | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 550 |
| Introduction to kinetic theory, statistical mechanics and chemical thermodynamics. Law of Action. Vibrational and chemical rate processes. Application to equilibrium and nonequilibrium flows. |
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| MAE 573 | Hydrodynamic Stability and Transition | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 550 or MAE 557 |
| Conceptual framework and development of hydrodynamic stability theory. Application of the theory to two-dimensional incompressible and compressible subsonic, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows. Results for three-dimensional flows. Introduction of mechanisms of transition and discussion of transition models in numerical methods. |
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| MAE 575 | Advanced Propulsion Systems | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. yrs. odd |
| Preq: Both MAE 475 and MAE 476 or both MAE 302 and MAE 308 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 581 | Space Flight Orbital Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 453 or equivalent |
| Orbital mechanics of the 2, 3, and N body problems, orbit perturbations including drag and oblateness, time and celestial coordinate systems, application to special orbits including sun-and geo-synchronous, frozen, constellations, libration points. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 582 | Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics & Control I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 208 and MAE 453 or equivalent of each |
| Inertial and body-fixed reference frames for establishing spacecraft orientation, sequential rotations, quaternions, measuring rotation and rotation rates of rigid body, rigid body dynamics review and momentum exchange techniques, gyroscopic navigation systems, dynamic stability, stabilization methods, and spacecraft maneuvers. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 586 | Project Work In Mechanical Engineering | 1-6 F,S |
| Individual or small group investigation of a problem stemming from a mutual student-faculty interest. Emphasis on providing a situation for exploiting student curiosity. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 589 | Special Topics In Mechanical Engineering | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Advanced Undergraduate standing or Graduate standing |
| Faculty and student discussions of special topics in mechanical engineering. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MAE 601 | Seminar | 1(1-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 701 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| 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. |
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| MAE 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 690 | Master's Examination | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 693 | Master's Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 695 | Master's Thesis Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Thesis Research |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MAE 696 | Summer Thesis Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| MAE 699 | Master's Thesis Preparation | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing in Mechanical Engineering, Consent of Adviser |
| Individual research in the field of mechanical engineering. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MAE 702 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 701 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| MAE 704 | Fluid Dynamics of Combustion II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 504 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 707 | Advanced Conductive Heat Transfer | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 505 or MA 501 |
| Comprehensive, unified treatment of methodologies for solving multidimensional transient and steady heat conduction. Approximate and exact methods of solving nonlinear problems, including phase and temperature-dependent thermal properties, nonlinearboundary conditions. Heat conduction in composite media and anisotropic solids. Use of finite integral transform and Green's function techniques. |
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| MAE 708 | Advanced Convective Heat Transfer | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 557 or MAE 550 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 709 | Advanced Radiative Heat Transfer | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 505 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 715 | Nonlinear Vibrations | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 513 |
| A study of free and forced vibrations of non-linear systems with non-linear restoring forces and self-sustained oscillations. Development and usage of various analytical and phase plane methods in obtaining actual solutions. Emphasis on understanding properties unique to non-linear systems. |
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| MAE 716 | Random Vibration | 3(3-0-0) F,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 513 |
| Mathematical description of stochastic processes. The stationary and ergodic assumptions and response analysis of mechanical systems to random excitation. Simulation of and failure due to random environments. |
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| MAE (ECE) (TE) 717 | Multivariable Linear Systems Theory | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs(even) |
| Preq: ECE 516 or MAE 521 |
| Advanced theory of control to linear systems with application to textile processing systems. Transfer matrices, controllability/observability, LQR. Algebraic treatment of feedback systems, coprime factorization. Analytic and harmonic functions, H design. |
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| MAE 718 | Acoustic Radiation II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 518 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 721 | Robust Control with Convex Methods | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Graduate standing in Engineering and Applied Mathematics, MAE 521 or ECE 716 |
| This course emphasizes on control design techniques which result in closed-loop systems that are insensitive to modeling errors and which achieve a prespecified level of performance. Robustness margins against model uncertainty. Robust control design techniques based on linear matrix inequalities. Topics include uncertainty modeling, robust stability and performance, H_inf control, convex optimization technique (LMI), mu-analysis and synthesis, computer-aided analysis and control design. |
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| MAE (MEA) 725 | Geophysical Fluid Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) F,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 501 |
| The principles of fluid mechanics applied to geophysical systems. Special emphasis placed on those features of these systems, such as almost rigid rotation and stable stratification, which produce unique and important effects. The effects of almost rigid rotations on homogeneous and stratified flows examined in detail. |
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| MAE (MEA) 726 | Advanced Geophysical Fluid Mechanics | 3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs |
| Preq: MAE 725 or equivalent |
| Principles of fluid mechanics applied to geophysical systems. Special emphasis on role of stable stratification on the flows in these systems. Detailed study of generation, interaction, propagation and dissipation of internal gravity waves. Studyof other geophysically important flows. |
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| MAE 727 | Computational Methods in Structural Vibration | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: CE 722 or MAE 513 |
| Development of computational methods to analyze the field problems in structural vibration for which closed-form solutions generally unavailable. Aimed primarily at linear systems, topics include: linearization and stability, computational methods for the eigensolutions and discretization by local function, global function and hybrid approaches, applications to undampled, damped and spinning assemblages of beams, rods, strings, shafts, membranes and plates. |
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| MAE 730 | Modem Plasticity | 3(3-0-0) F,Alt yrs(even) |
| Preq: Grad. course in elasticity or strength of materials |
| Classical theories of plasticity and solutions pertaining to rate-independent and -dependent deformations modes in metals, geomaterials and concrete. Ductile failure modes, i.e., shear-strain localization and other failure modes associated with large deformation modes. Inelastic wave propagation, crystalline constitutive formulations and computational aspects of quasi-static and dynamic plasticity. |
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| MAE (MSE) 731 | Materials Processing by Deformation | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Six hrs. of solid mechanics and/or materials |
| Presentation of mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of materials processing by deformation. Principles of metal working, friction, forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, high energy rate forming, chipless forming techniques, manufacturing system concept in production. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MAE (MSE) 732 | Fundamentals of Metal Machining Theory | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Six hrs. of solid mechanics and/or materials |
| Presentation of mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of metal machining. Mechanics of machining, temperatures generated, tool life and tool wear, lubrication, grinding process, electrical machining processes, surface integrity, economics, nomenclature of cutting tools. |
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| MAE 734 | Finite Element Analysis II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 533 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 741 | Advanced Machine Design II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 541 |
| Continuation of MAE 541. Problems related to torsion, curved and nonsymmetric beams, rings, plates and shells, and a brief introduction to fracture mechanics. |
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| MAE 742 | Mechanical Design for Automated Assembly | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status in Engineering |
| Mechanical design principles important in high volume production using modern automated assembly technology. Production and component design for ease of assembly as dictated by part handling, feeding, orientation, insertion and fastening requirements. Existing product evaluation and redesign for improved assemblage. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| MAE 766 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 560; proficiency in the FORTRAN programming language is required |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MAE 770 | Computation of Reacting Flows | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 560, MAE 766 |
| 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. |
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| MAE 774 | Dynamics of Real Fluids I | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 550 or 557 |
| Exact solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations. Approximate solutions for low Reynolds numbers. Approximate solutions for high Reynolds numbers--incompressible boundary layer theory. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers in theory and experiment. Flow separation. |
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| MAE 775 | Dynamics of Real Fluids II | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 774 |
| A continuation of MAE 654. Compressible laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Laminar and turbulent jets. Stability of laminar boundary layers with respect to small disturbances, transition from laminar to turbulent flow. |
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| MAE 776 | Turbulence | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 550 |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 777 | Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics | 3(3-1-0) |
| Preq: MAE 550 or MAE 557 |
| Principles and practices of fluid dynamic measurement. Application of instruments and measuring techniques. One, two and three component thermal anemometry. Differential and unsteady pressures, LDV, Shadowgraph, Schlieren and interferometer techniques. Optimization and choice of instrument selection. Limitations of data acquisition and analysis. Limited hands-on experience. |
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| MAE 778 | Molecular Gas Dynamics I | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: MAE 550 |
| Statistical mechanics as applied to the derivation of the equations of gas dynamics from the microscopic view point. Collision processes, treatments of viscosity, heat conduction and electrical conductivity. |
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| MAE 779 | Molecular Gas Dynamics II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 778, 702 |
| A continuation of MAE 778. Approximate methods of solution to the Boltzmann equation. Modeling of the Boltzmann equation. Results obtained by various methods of analysis. |
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| MAE 782 | Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics & Control II | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 461 and MAE 582 or equivalent of each |
| Classical feed back control theory and application, passive stabilization of single and dual-spin satellites, advanced momentum exchange devices and three axis control, reaction control systems, magnetic torquers and momentum dumping, attitude determination, optimum control of spacecraft attitude. |
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| MAE 783 | Space Flight Guidance and Navigation | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: MAE 581 and MAE 582 or equivalent of each |
| Nonlinear system analysis, Lyapunov stability theory, absolute stability, feedback linearization, sliding mode control, backstepping control technique, as well as various advanced nonlinear control methods. |
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| MAE 789 | Advanced Topics In Mechanical Engineering | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Faculty and graduate student discussions of advanced topics in contemporary mechanical engineering. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| MAE 801 | Mechanical Engineering Seminar | 1(1-0-0) F,S |
| Faculty and graduate student discussions centered around current research problems and advanced engineering theories. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 885 | Doctoral Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 890 | Doctoral Preliminary Examination | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 893 | Doctoral Supervised Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| MAE 895 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 1-9 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| Dissertation Research |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| MAE 896 | Summer Dissertation Research | 1(1-0-0) Sum |
| Preq: Doctoral student |
| 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. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| MAE 899 | Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |