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4.00 Credits
Review of basic dynamics. Analysis of spacecraft trajectories, target rendezvous, and interception. Hohmann transfer, escape trajectories, interplanetary missions, the restricted three-body problem. Rigid body dynamics with application to gyrodynamics, stabilized platforms, gravity-gradient and spin stabilization of satellites, gyrostats. Selected topics such as drag-free satellites, vehicle launch and reentry, deployment dynamics (time permitting). MATLAB/Simulink is used as a simulation-visualization aid. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 2090, MANE 2060, and MATH 2400, or equivalent. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive treatment of fluid mechanics for both incompressible and compressible as well as viscous and inviscid flows, with emphasis on fundamental concepts and analytical methods. Topics include review of kinematics of fluid flow, derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations including their boundary conditions, exact solutions of Navier-Stokes equations, similarity solutions including laminar boundary layers, transition to turbulence, and one- and two-dimensional ideal compressible flow. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4010 or equivalent. When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Overview of composite materials technology and applications. Concepts of solid mechanics. Constitutive equations of anisotropic thermo-elasticity. Micromechanics of fibrous and particulate systems. Lamination theory: In-plane and out-of-plane response of symmetric and non-symmetric laminated plates. Thermal and hygrothermal effects. Test methods. Interlaminar stresses. Failure and damage. Joining of laminates. Laminated tubes. Design examples. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2530. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Application of the principles of strength of materials to the analysis and design of machine parts. Curved bars, multisupport shafts, torsion, cylinders under pressure, thermal stresses, creep, and relaxation, rotating disks and other machine elements are considered. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
The principles of dynamics as applied to the analysis of the accelerations and dynamic forces in machines and machine components such as linkages, cams, and gears. The effect these dynamic forces have on the dynamic balance and operation of the machines and the attending stresses in the individual components of the machines. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 2090 and MATH 2400. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
The displacement, velocity, and acceleration analysis of planar mechanisms, four bar linkages, slider, cranks, cams, and gear systems. Some synthesis techniques. Explore the use of existing large and small computer graphics programs. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2090. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 3
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4.00 Credits
Topics in flight dynamics generic to rotorcraft (e.g., helicopters and tilt-rotor VTOLs). Lift and propulsion systems, hovering, and forward flight characteristics. Dynamics of flapping rotors. Longitudinal and lateral trim. Dynamic flight stability, controllability, and basics of automatic control requirements. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: MANE 4070 or equivalent. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 4
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3.00 Credits
Students work in teams to continue design and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design. New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written presentations are required. This is designated as a writing-intensive course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ENGR 2050 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Conceptual and preliminary design of manned and unmanned air vehicles to satisfy given mission requirements and aircraft specifications. Includes elements of initial sizing and weights, geometry selection, aerodynamic design, propulsion integration, stability and control, loads, structural design, materials, manufacturability, and cost analysis. Writing-intensive assignments help develop communication skills. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MANE 4060 and MANE 4090 and MANE senior standing. When Offered: Spring term annually . Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in use of the Finite Element Method (FEM) to solve one-and two-dimensional problems in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and elasticity. The methods are developed using weighted residuals. Algorithms for the construction and solution of the governing equations are also covered. Students will be exposed to the use of commercial finite element software. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: ENGR 2250 or ENGR 2530 or ECSE 4160 and senior standing. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Cross Listed: Cross-listed as CIVL 4240. Students cannot obtain credit for both this course and CIVL 4240. Credit Hours: 3
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