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3.00 Credits
(Same as ME 331B.) Formulation of equations of motion with Newton/Euler equations; angular momentum principle; D'Alembert principle; power, work, and energy; Kane's method; and Lagrange'sequations. Numerical solutions of nonlinear algebraic and dfferential equations govering the behavior of multiple degree of freedom systems. Computed torque control. 3 units, Spr (Mitiguy, P)
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3.00 Credits
Vector fields on manifolds. Curvilinear coordinate transforms. Tensor calculus. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems. Symmetry groups and conservation laws. Holonomic and non-holonomic constraints. Unilateral constraints and contact. Invariant structures in phase space. Linearized dynamics. Linear and nonlinear stability. Prerequisite: 242A. 3 units, not given this year
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3.00 Credits
Rigid body contact including multi-body impact, persistent contact, complementarity formulations, and solution techniques. Impact of elastic bodies using finite elements including penalty and mixed constraint formulations, solution techniques, and time-stepping methods. Shocks and vibration induced by impact. Friction and plasticity models for impact and persistent contact. Prerequisites: 242A, 242B or equivalent, familiarity with MATLAB. 3 units, not given this year
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1.00 Credits
How advancing technology needs have stimulated innovation in the aerospace industry. Guest speakers address their own experiences and their vision for those needs which can only be satisfied by innovations. May be repeated for credit. 1 unit, Aut (Twiggs, R)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the field of failure analysis, including fire and explosion analysis, large scale catastrophe projects, traffic accident reconstruction, aircraft accident investigation, human factors, biomechanics and accidents, design defect cases, materials failures and metallurgical procedures, and structural failures. Product liability, failure modes and effects analysis, failure prevention, engineering ethics, and the engineer as expert witness. 3 units, Spr (Murray, S)
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3.00 Credits
Modern approaches to aerospace design development for life cycle value. Concepts of air and space systems development in a systems context. Stakeholder value issues and requirements through manufacturing and delivery. Processes and practices for functional analysis, concept and architecture development, trades, domain criteria, interfaces, and verification and validation. Reliability, risk, and safety. Value stream analysis, integrated product and process development, key characteristics, and hardware/software integration aimed at information systems. Tools involve quality function deployment, design structure matrices, and decision mechanisms. 3 units, Spr (Weiss, S)
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2.00 Credits
Sensors, processors, activators, and operators, and the media and protocols that integrate them for performance and safety. 2 units, Win (Weiss, S)
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3.00 Credits
Fiber reinforced composites. Stress, strain, and strength of composite laminates and honeycomb structures. Failure modes and failure criteria. Environmental effects. Manufacturing processes. Design of composite structures. Individual design project required of each student, resulting in a usable computer software. Prerequisite: ENGR 14 or equivalent. 3 units, Win (Chang, F)
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3.00 Credits
Hands-on design, analysis, and manufacturing in composites. Composite beams, columns, and plates; application of finite element methods to composite structures; failure analysis and damage tolerance design of composite structures; and impact damage, compression after impact, and bolted and bonded composites joints. Class divided into working teams (design, analysis, manufacturing, and tests) to design and build a composite structure to be tested to failure; the structure may enter the national SAMPE composite bridge design contest. Prerequisite: 256 or consent of instructor. 3 units, not given this year
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3.00 Credits
Quantitative assessment of the impact of aviation on the environment including noise, local, and global emissions, and models used to predict it. Current and future technologies that may allow the air transportation system to meet anticipated growth while reducing or minimizing environmental problems. Atmospheric effects of NOx, CO2, particulates, unburned hydrocarbons, and water vapor deposition at high altitudes and metrics for assessing global climate effects. Noise sources, measurement, and mitigation strategies. Fundamentals of aircraft and engine performance needed to assess current and future concepts. Major national and international policy implications of existing and future technology choices. Recommended: AA 241B. 3 units, Spr (Alonso, J; Kroo, I)
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