Undergraduate Calendar 1998-1999
Undergraduate Calendar 1998-1999 | |
|
|
|
|
Undergraduate Officer
G.C. Andrews, E2 2330, ext. 3689
M E200s
M E 200A/200B F,W/S,F 2C 0.0
Seminar
Discussion of structure of Mechanical Engineering curriculum, operation of Department, Faculty, University, technical societies.
M E 201 F,W 3C,1T,1P 0.5
Advanced Calculus
A continuation of First Year calculus, focusing on calculus of scalar and vector functions of several variables. Both classical calculus techniques and the computer implementation of numerical methods are discussed. Partial differentiation, total derivatives, chain rule, transformation of variables, Taylor series. Applications include geometrical problems, error estimation, maxima and minima, least squares curve fits. Multiple integration in standard coordinate systems, Jacobians. Vector calculus, divergence, curl, Laplacian, and Stokes', Green's and Divergence theorems. Scalar flux transport, work and energy, conservative force fields.
Prereq: MATH 118
M E 202 F,W 3C,1T 0.5
Statistics for Engineers
Frequency distributions; measures of central tendency; standard deviation and other measures of dispersion. Probability. Binomial, Poisson, normal distributions. Techniques of sampling and statistical estimation. Tests of hypotheses; significance. The t-test and chi-squared test. Curve fitting by least squares. Statistical process control. Correlation and regression. Experimental design.
Prereq: MATH 117
Antireq: M SCI 251
M E 203 F,S 3C,1T,1P 0.5
Ordinary Differential Equations
Solution of ordinary differential equations. Both classical calculus techniques and the computer implementation of numerical methods are discussed. First and higher order differential equations. Nonlinear equations. Constant and variable coefficients. Systems of linear equations. Applications involving simple dynamical systems and principles of mass, momentum and heat conservation will emphasize the role of ordinary differential equations in understanding the behaviour of physical systems.
Prereq: M E 201
M E 212 F,S 3C,1T 0.5
Dynamics
An introduction to the kinematics of particle and rigid body motion. Impulse-momentum equations. Work-energy methods and Euler's equations. Simple gyroscopes. Vibrations.
Prereq: PHYS 115, MATH 118
M E 215 W,S 3C,3L 0.5
Structure and Properties of Materials
The relevance of materials to engineering practice. The microstructure of materials, crystallinity and crystal imperfections, glasses and amorphous solids. Elastic and plastic deformation in metals, viscoelasticity of plastics. Strengthening mechanisms in metals, polymers and ceramics. Fracture of brittle and ductile solids. Electrical and magnetic properties of materials.
Prereq: CH E 102
M E 219 F,W 3C,1T 0.5
Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1
Concept of equilibrium, force analysis of structures and structural components, equilibrium of deformable bodies, stress and strain concepts, stress-strain relationships, stress analysis of prismatic members in axial, shearing, torsional and flexural deformations, shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Prereq: PHYS 115
M E 220 F,S 3C,1T 0.5
Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2
A general treatment of the behaviour of structural components from the study of stress and strain in solids. Topics include superposition, energy theorems, theories of failure, elastic and inelastic analysis of symmetrical bending, torsion of circular members, columns and stability, and virtual work.
Prereq: M E 219
M E 250 F,S 3C,1T 0.5
Thermodynamics 1
The engineering science of energy. The scope and limitations of thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to heat, work, energy and the First Law. Properties and state of simple substances. Control-mass and control-volume energy analysis. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium.
Prereq: M E 201
Antireq: E&CE 309 and SY DE 381
M E 262 F,S 3C,1T,3L 0.5
Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic
Number systems, codes and coding, minimization techniques applied to design of logic systems. Component specifications. Discussion of microprocesses, memory and I/O logic elements. Microcomputer structure and operation. I/O modes and interfacing. Machine language and Assembler programming. Design and application of digital systems for data collection and control of pneumatic hydraulic and machine systems. Laboratory work includes the use of microcomputers.
Prereq: M E 123
M E 269 F,W 3C,2T,3L1 0.5
Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing
Review of basic electromagnetic and circuit theory, and introduction to 3-phase circuits. Basic behaviour of transformers, DC machines, induction motors, and synchronous generators. Introduction to typical speed and torque control techniques for machines based on power semiconductor devices (power electronics).
Prereq: M E 123
1Alternate weeks
M E300s
M E 300A/300B W,S/F,W 2C 0.0
Seminar
Technical specialties in Mechanical Engineering, discussion of options, curriculum, seminars and technical topics in the various options.
M E 303 W,S 3C,1T,1P 0.5
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
A continuation of ME 201 and ME 203 in which both classical calculus techniques and the computer implementation of numerical methods are discussed. Partial differential equations of mathematical physics: wave, diffusion, Laplace, Poisson equations. Boundary and initial conditions. Separation of variables, transforms, and numerical methods. Applications will emphasize the role of partial differential equations in understanding the behaviour of physical systems.
Prereq: M E 201,203
M E 321 W,S 3C,1T 0.5
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
Principles of the geometry of motion, Uniform and non-uniform motion, linkage, gears, cams. Synthesis and analysis of mechanisms. Consideration of the static and dynamic forces in machines. Vibration analysis, response to shock, motion and force transmissibility, vibration isolation.
Prereq: M E 201, 212
M E 322 F,W 3C,1T 0.5
Mechanical Design 1
Analysis and synthesis of machine elements. Factors affecting working stresses, fatigue, creep and impact considerations. Design of shafting, springs, screws, clutches, brakes and gears.
Prereq: M E 220, 321
M E 330 F,W 3C,2L 0.5
Control of Properties of Materials
Phase equilibria, non-equilibrium behaviour, heat treatment of metals, diffusion, strengthening processes. Alloying, composite materials, cold and hot working. Failure of engineering materials; creep, fatigue, corrosion and other environmental degradation processes. Prevention of service failures.
Prereq: M E 215
M E 340 W,S 3C,1T,3L 0.5
Manufacturing Processes
The principles of manufacturing unit processes including casting, forming, machining and joining. Interactions between design, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and processes. Advantages and limitations, relative cost, and production rates of competitive processes.
Prereq: M E 219, 330
Cross-listed as SY DE 364
M E 351 W,S 3C,1T,1L 0.5
Fluid Mechanics 1
Physical properties of fluids and fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics. Hydrostatics. Conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. Flow similarity and dimensional analysis as applied to engineering problems in fluid mechanics. Laminar and turbulent flow. Engineering applications such as flow measurement, flow in pipes and fluid forces on moving bodies.
Prereq: M E 250
M E 353 F,W 3C,1T,1L 0.5
Heat Transfer 1
Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms. The formulation and solution of steady and transient heat conduction. Radiant heat transfer including exchange laws and view factors. Introductory convective heat transfer.
Prereq: M E 250, 351
M E 354 W,S 3C,1T 0.5
Thermodynamics 2
Emphasis on applications of thermodynamics to flow processes. Real fluids, evaluation of state functions of real fluids. Non-reacting mixtures, reacting mixtures, equilibrium considerations.
Prereq: M E 250
M E 360 F,W 3C,1T,2L 0.5
Introduction to Control Systems
Open loop and feedback control. Laws governing mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal control components. Analogies. Analysis of some engineering control systems using block diagram algebra, transient and steady-state operation. Different modes of control. Review of Laplace Transform methods. Concepts of stability. Principles of analog computer simulation. Brief treatment of linear flow graphs and bondgraphs.
Prereq: M E 203, 321
M E 362 F,W 3C,1T,2L 0.5
Fluid Mechanics 2
Basic equations of two-dimensional flow, potential flow, exact viscous solutions. Introduction to lubrication, boundary layers, turbulence, and compressible flow. Turbomachinery fundamentals and applications. Selected advanced topics.
Prereq: M E 351
M E400s
M E 400A/400B S,F/W 2C 0.0
Seminar
Research frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, specific discussion of research done at Waterloo, seminars by members of research groups.
M E 401* F,S 3C 0.5
Law for the Professional Engineer
The Canadian Legal System, Forms of Business Organizations, Tort Law, the role of the professional; Contract Law, the Elements of a Contract, Statute of Frauds, Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence, Mistake, Contract Interpretation, Discharge of Contract; Breach of Contract and fundamental breach; Agreements between the client and Engineer; General Law, the Mechanics' Lien Act, comparative discussion of the Professional Engineers Act as it relates to the earlier statute, Intellectual Property and Industrial Property. It is intended to prepare the student for the examination in law which must be written by the Engineer for the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Ontario. This course is restricted to senior Mechanical Engineering students.
*Course will be graded on a CR/NCR basis.
M E 423 F,S 3C,1T 0.5
Mechanical Design 2
A continuation of the M E 322 course in analysis and synthesis of machinery, including advanced analysis of machine elements such as clutches, brakes, couplings, journal bearings and gears. Advanced machine design concepts such as reliability, optimization and techniques for stimulating innovative design. A synthesis project involving the machine elements studied is usually included.
Prereq: M E 322
M E 435 F,S 3C,1L 0.5
Industrial Metallurgy
This course is intended for those students interested in acquiring a working knowledge of metallurgy. It will cover: Metals and alloy systems, iron-carbon alloys, heat treatment and the function of alloying elements in steel, corrosion and scale resistant alloys, copper and nickel base alloys, light metals and their alloys; casting, hot and cold working of metals; soldering, brazing and welding; corrosion and oxidation; metal failure analysis.
Prereq: M E 330
M E 447 F,S 3C,3L 0.5
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
In this course, a selection of aspects of Computer Integrated Manufacturing are studied. The functional elements of Numerically Controlled machines and robots. Robot kinematics and programming. Machine vision and image processing. Introduction to Computer Aided Design, computer graphics and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Data transmission, local area networks, Manufacturing Automation Protocol. Flexible Manufacturing; cell control structures and data bases. Group Technology, classification and coding, composite parts, Computer Aided Process Planning.
Prereq: M E 262
M E 452 W 3C 0.5
Energy Transfer in Buildings
Thermodynamic properties of moist air; psychrometric charts; humidity measurements; direct water contact processes; heating and cooling of moist air by extended surface coils; solar radiation; heating and cooling loads on buildings; effects of the thermal environment; air conditioning calculations.
Prereq: M E 353, 354
M E 456 F,S 3C 0.5
Heat Transfer 2
Selected topics in heat transfer fundamentals and applications. Topics to be covered include the fundamentals of convection with analytical solutions to simple laminar flow problems and approximate solutions to turbulent flow problems based on analogies between momentum and heat transfer. Also covered is radiant exchange in grey enclosures and in black enclosures containing emitting-absorbing gases. The remaining topics will be chosen from design of heat exchangers; condensation heat transfer; boiling heat transfer; and the treatment of problems in heat conduction.
Prereq: M E 353, 362
M E 459 F,S 3C 0.5
Energy Conversion
Review of reserves and consumption trends of Canada's and the world's energy resources. Design of fossil-fuel central power plants, including boiler efficiency calculations and advanced steam and binary cycles. Review of atomic physics including fission and fusion energy. Design of nuclear fission power plants including design of reactor core for critical conditions, fuel cycles and radiation hazards. Design considerations for solar energy conversion devices including: availability of solar energy, solar-thermal converters, thermal storage and photovoltaics. Principles of fuel cells and some aspects of their design. Other topics as appropriate.
Prereq: M E 353, 354
M E 482 F,W,S 9P 0.5
Mechanical Engineering Projects
An engineering project requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. Student activity is guided by a faculty supervisor. In selecting projects, particular account is taken of the student's field of specialization. Projects, in general, may involve technical disciplines beyond the strictly mechanical engineering field.
M E500s
M E 524 W 3C,1T 0.5
Advanced Dynamics
This course is a continuation of M E 212 and M E 321. Basic kinematic and dynamic concepts are extended. The emphasis is on vector methods, general kinematic relationships, planar and three-dimensional motion, gyroscopic effects, variational mechanics, Lagrange's equation and Hamilton's equations. Computer simulation of non-linear systems is discussed and a project involving computer simulation is usually assigned.
Prereq: M E 321
M E 527 W 3C 0.5
Mechanics of Deformable Solids 3
Analysis of stress and strain in 3 dimensions, plates and shells, stress functions, plastic stress-strain concentrations. Residual stress, thermal stress and creep. Energy methods.
Prereq: M E 220
M E 531 W 3C 0.5
Microstructural Changes in Engineering Alloys
Phase and microstructural changes which occur in alloys are discussed, including the reasons why they occur and their engineering relevance. Examples are metal-gas reactions, diffusion, hydrogen embrittlement, surfaces, interfaces and temper embrittlement, phase diagrams, nucleation in solids and liquids, solidification, recrystallization and solid state phase transformations. Applications to metallurgical practices are stressed, such as carburizing, oxidation, precipitation hardening, heat treating, casting, welding and corrosion.
Prereq: M E 330
M E 533 W 3C,1L 0.5
Composite Materials
Fibres, particulates and matrices. Consideration of the interface between the matrix and the fibre or particulate. Geometrical arrangements of fibres within laminae and their influences on elastic and strength properties. Strength of laminates and short fibre composite materials. Consideration when designing with composite materials. Fatigue, notch sensitivity and environmental deterioration.
Prereq: M E 330, 340
M E 534 F,S 3C 0.5
Non-metallic Materials
Structure of amorphous and crystalline plastics. Polymerization, control of properties of plastics by crosslinking and additives. Glasses, properties of fibers, refractories, abrasive materials, oxides, carbides, properties and applications of graphite. Brittle fracture, viscoelasticity and rheological models.
Prereq: M E 330
M E 541 W 3C,1L 0.5
Deformation Processes
Principles of deformation processes including forging, rolling, drawing, extrusion and sheet metalworking. Basic methods of analysing pressures, forces and deformation. Process control and limitations. Interaction of process, equipment and material; workability.
Prereq: M E 340
M E 544 F,W 3C,1L 0.5
Welding
Features and advantages of the various welding processes. Welding arc characteristics. Temperature distributions around welds. Metallurgy of the weld metal and heat affected zone in various alloys, including carbon and stainless steels, and aluminum alloys. Origin of various weld defects and methods of detecting them. Static and dynamic design of welded joints. Residual stresses, distortion and fracture of welds.
Prereq: M E 220, 330
M E 547 W 3C,2L 0.5
Robot Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control
This course is designed to provide a background in the area of industrial robotic manipulators. The kinematics, dynamics, and control of robots is considered with emphasis on the mechanical aspects of the topic. Topics covered include homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse kinematics. Lagrange's equations of motion, Newton's equations of motion, linear feedback control (PID controllers), and introduction to non-linear controllers.
Prereq: M E 212, 360, 447
M E 548 F,S 3C,3L 0.5
Numerical Control of Machine Tools 1
Fundamentals, operation, and economic analysis of numerically- controlled machine tools. NC part programming: manual, APT and CAD/CAM methods. Postprocessors. Analysis of machine tool control. Hydraulic, DC, and stepper motor drive systems. Feedback devices: tachometers, encoders, resolvers, inductosyns. DDA integrators, hardware and software linear and circular interpolators. Control loops for point-to- point and contouring systems. Laboratory work provides hands-on experience on a modern numerically-controlled machining centre.
Prereq: M E 262, 360
M E 555 W 3C,1L,2P 0.5
Computer-Aided Design
Need for geometric modelling, historic developments; wire frame models; hidden line removed models; polyhedral models; surface models and solid models. Constructive solid geometry; boundary representation and decomposition modelling. Hybrid models. Data structures and their role in modelling. Curves and surfaces in modelling (Bezier, B-splines and NURBS). Geometric models and the role of engineers. Parametric and feature-based design. The course has a heavy lab component which provides exposure to solid modelling on SDRC IDEA and PC-based CAD packages.
Prereq: M E 321, 322
M E 557 W 3C 0.5
Combustion 1
Combustion thermodynamics, introduction to chemical kinetics of combustion, combustion properties of fuels, flammability of combustible mixtures. Flame propagation mechanisms, pre-mixed and diffusional; stability of flames; introduction to combustion aerodynamics, jet flames; atomization; droplet and spray combustion. Elementary ignition concepts and theory. Basic detonation theory.
Prereq: M E 353, 362
M E 559 F,S 3C 0.5
Finite Element Methods
A course presenting the fundamental ideas involved in conventional finite element analysis in Mechanical Engineering. Domain discretization, interpolation and shape functions, element derivation and types, element stiffness or property equations, assembly procedure, boundary conditions, solution methods for the algebraic equation system, applications in heat transfer, fluid flow, and stress analysis. Student will, throughout the course, write and test their own finite element code through individual subroutine construction as the course progresses.
Prereq: M E 220,303
M E 561 F,S 3C 0.5
Fluid Power Control Systems
Properties of hydraulic fluids. Design and function of conventional hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Characteristics of flow and pressure control valves. Speed control in fluid power circuits. Performance of pumps and fluid motors. Hydrostatic and hydrokinetic transmission systems. Principles of sealing, filtration and heat control in hydraulic circuits. Industrial applications of fluid power systems.
Prereq: M E 351, 360
M E 563 W 3C 0.5
Turbomachines
Classification of turbomachines, performance parameters and laws of modelling. Basic equation of flow in turbomachines, compressible flow. Energy transfer in radial and axial turbomachines, performance characteristics, losses and efficiencies. Blade and cascade design, 3-dimensional effects.
Prereq: M E 362
M E 564 W 3C 0.5
Aerodynamics
An introductory course in aerodynamics for engineers. Kinematics and dynamics of inviscid flow; airfoil dynamics including thin airfoil theory, finite wings, panel methods and airfoil parameters. Boundary layer theory and boundary layer control as applied in aerodynamics. Introduction to high speed aerodynamics. Introduction to dynamics of flight including stability and control.
Prereq: M E 362
M E 565 W 3C 0.5
Gas Dynamics
Basic laws of compressible fluid flow. Wave propagation in compressible fluids, isentropic flow of a perfect gas, normal and oblique shock waves. Prandtl-Meyer flow. Flow in ducts and over bodies, flow with friction (Fanno) and heat transfer (Rayleigh), imperfect gas effects, measurement of compressible flows, use of formulae, charts and tables, introduction to the method of characteristics.
Prereq: M E 250, 351
M E 566 F,S 3C 0.5
Fluid Mechanics 3
Special topics in advanced fluid mechanics which may include: potential flow, thin airfoil theory, viscous flow. Reynolds stress, intensity and scale of turbulence. The "law of the wall", logarithmic velocity profile and velocity defect laws, effects of roughness. Pressure loss in pipes and conduits. Jets and wakes. Flow in diffusers and contractions, and experimental measurement techniques.
Prereq: M E 362
M E 568 W 3C 0.5
Noise Analysis and Control
Basic acoustics. Legal aspects. Physiology of the ear. Signal analysis. Instruments and techniques. Noise reduction techniques, absorption, damping and barrier. Wave transmission and impedance. Handling industrial plant noise problems. Designing for minimum noise in engineering systems.
Prereq: M E 303,360
M E 569 F,S 3C 0.5
Fluid Mechanics-Design Topics
A study of the design aspects of fluid mechanics. Unsteady flow, pipe and duct systems, two and three dimensional flow techniques, practical calculation of boundary layers, separation, base pressures, jets, wakes and shear layers, diffusers and flow distribution devices, flow control, two- phase flow, instrumentation, wind tunnel modelling, wind loading. The course will be oriented to practical design techniques for flow systems, reactors, air pollution control equipment, etc.
Prereq: M E 362
M E 571 W 3C 0.5
Air Pollution
Nature and sources of air pollution, chemical and biological aspects, effects on health and environment. Physical aspects of the atmosphere, thermodynamics, vertical variation of wind and temperature, stability, convection, atmospheric turbulence, diffusion equations, plumes, thermals, jets in stratified flow, radioactive plumes, micrometeorological instrumentation, air pollution control techniques and equipment monitoring instrumentation.
Prereq: M E 362
M E 595-599 3C 0.5
Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Various courses dealing with selected topics at the undergraduate level in automation and control, solid mechanics and machine design, materials engineering and processing, fluid mechanics, and thermal engineering. Courses offered when resources permit.
|
|
|
The Undergraduate Calendar is published by the
Office of the Registrar, University of Waterloo,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada
Inquiries: infoucal@www.adm.uwaterloo.ca
Revised February 1998