Emphasis will be on the interpretation, application and verification of all aspects of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per the latest ANSI Y14.5 specification including the concepts of true positioning, runout, datums, maximum material condition and functional gaging. Fundamentals of soil behavior and its use as a construction material. Principles of effective strength, permeability, shear strength and consolidation. Application to construction problems in shallow and deep foundations, slope stability, retaining structures and excavation drainage. Emphasis will be placed on the principles behind the selection of materials to meet design requirements.
Laboratory includes the use of standard materials and testing apparatus.
The course is laboratory oriented with analytical and simulation models on the computer. Analytical study of the nature of materials and the correlated manufacturing techniques used in the plastics and composites industry. Emphasis will be placed on the processes involving thermoplastic, thermoset and composite materials. Fundamentals of design and planning of the production, operational sequence and cost estimates for discrete part manufacturing. The analysis of part design for the development of process plans, routings and operations sheets for process engineering, estimating and costing procedures of manufacturing operations.