Emphasis is placed on actual case histories and the student is required to complete analysis of a failed component. The course objective is to provide a fundamental understanding of reciprocating internal-combustion engine design and operation. This is achieved by linking existing engine hardware design and performance analysis to concepts and disciplines studied in the the mechanical engineering curriculum. EM320 or approval of chairman. A capstone study of the engineering design process emphasizing the integration of objectives, analysis of alternatives and synthesis of components.
Practical experience is gained by participation in team projects.
A design course using the workstation environment and selected software in mechanisms. Solid modeling and finite element analysis are used to generate solutions based on performance related objectives. To see descriptions for courses in another discipline, select the desired course designator below.