A case study approach is utilized. The students will begin an HVAC system for an actual building. An overview of a variety of manufacturing processes that are available to process materials into finished products. An overview of materials used in engineering application. The basic prinicples of materials science are used as the basis for understanding structural property relationships that are the key to successful application of materials in engineering.
Materials sudied include steel, aluminum, ploymers, and composites.
Junior status required. Through a series of experiments and exercises, understanding of key materials and cnc concepts is developed. Fundamentals of engineering design. Design methodology and synthesis techniques are discussed. Structural and machine elements are designed, with consideration given to stress, weight, and size limitations for various applications.