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3.00 Credits
An introductory treatment of Fourier series and its application to the solution of boundary value problems in the partial differential equations of physics and engineering. Orthogonal sets of functions, Fourier series and integrals, solution of boundary value problems, theory and application of Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials. Prereq: MA 432G or equivalent. (Same as MA 485G/EM 585.)
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A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in mechanical engineering such as: computer-aided manufacturing, special topics in robotics, and current topics in heat transfer. May be repeated under different subtitles to a maximum of nine credits. A particular topic may be offered at most twice under the ME 599 number. Prereq: Variable; given when topic is identified. PREREQUISITE FOR GRADUATE WORK: Students desiring to take any of the following courses should have a thorough working knowledge of chemistry, physics and mathematics.
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This course will include development of theory for application to several topics in advanced engineering applications of computers in design. Typical topics include rolling element bearings, fluid film bearings, rotor dynamics, and elasto-plastic analysis. When appropriate, specialized computer programs will be introduced and utilized to illustrate the application of theory and numerical techniques in the areas covered. Prereq: ME 501.
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Applications of small-oscillation shell theory to continuous mechanical systems modeled by shells, plates, rings, arches, membranes, beams, etc. Study of natural frequencies, modeshapes, forced-vibration characteristics, system dampings, dynamic influence function, combination of subsystems, active and passive vibration controls and dampings. Prereq: ME 540 or EM 513, or consent of instructor.
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Permanent changes in shape of solid materials occur as plastic deformations in many engineering applications, such as extrusion, forging and rolling. This course examines the experimental basis and fundamental theoretical framework for plastic materials. The analysis of plastic deformations in simple bending, torsion, tension and compression, and some two dimensional problems are presented. Connection between mechanics parameters, design variables and metallurgical phenomena are discussed. Limit analysis is studied. Prereq: EM 601/ ME 641, or EM/ME 651 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A project course for manufacturing systems. Course consists of seminar presentations by outside professionals and faculty and a course project on a realistic manufacturing systems assignment. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. (Same as EE/MFS 606.)
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3.00 Credits
Advanced study of metal cutting involving the mechanics of metal cutting including cutting forces, tool-wear/tool-life and temperature analysis, surface finish and integrity, chip control, machinability assessments and advances in cutting tool technology. Prereq: ME 505. (Same as MFS/MSE 607).
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of wave propagation in fluids; derivation of the scalar wave equation and a study of its elementary solutions for time harmonic and transient waves in one, two and three dimensions. Radiation and scattering of waves at fluid and solid boundaries. Integral equation solution of the scalar velocity wave potential; numerical methods. Prereq or concur: MA 432G.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction of boundary element methods for use in solving common engineering equations, such as the Laplace equation, the Poisson equation, the wave equation, and the diffusion equation. Both the theoretical and numerical aspects of the boundary element technique are presented. Application areas include heat conduction, potential flow problems, acoustic wave propagation, general diffusion, and stress analysis. Prereq: EGR 537 or consent of instructor. (Same as EGR 611.)
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3.00 Credits
Many physical systems exhibit some nonlinear behavior. This course presents some methods of analyzing discrete, nonlinear, dynamical systems and applies the methods to typical mechanical systems. Various kinds of nonlinear behavior, including resonance phenomena such as harmonics, parametric excitation, and discontinuous jumps in amplitude are considered. Lyapunov stability criteria and Floquet and Routhian procedures for performing stability analyses of systems are introduced, and their physical interpretations for various systems are studied. Prereq: EM/ME 513.
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