The fundamental principles of thermodynamics with emphasis on energy conversions and the analysis of practical thermodynamic cycles are also studied. The laboratory provides an introduction to the basic instrumentation used in experiments involving pressure, velocity, temperature, viscosity and thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases. Applications involving internal combustion engines, reversed refrigeration cycles, wind tunnels and hydraulics will be covered. Three hours of class work, two hours of laboratory. Students become familiar with Autocad through step by step instruction and with Autocad's menus and menu trees.
Application is required with mechanical design projects.
One hour of class work, four hours of laboratory. This course deals with mechanical design from concept to specifications. It covers the procedures, data and techniques necessary to design mechanical components such as gears, springs, bearings, belt and chain drives, clutches, brakes, fasteners, shafts and screws. The use of computers in the design process is emphasized. A design project is required that includes analysis of individual components, assembly and detail drawings.