Fall Term Schedule
Fall 2022
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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ME 090-1
Christopher Muir
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UR SAE Baja members by instructor permission only. |
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ME 091-1
Douglas Kelley
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For UR Solar Splash members by instructor permission only. |
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ME 1001-1
John Lambropoulos
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Graduate research assistantship in Mechanical Engineering. |
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ME 104-1
Renato Perucchio
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
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ME 104-2
Renato Perucchio
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
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ME 104-5
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W 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
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ME 104-6
Renato Perucchio
T 7:40PM - 8:55PM
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates.
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ME 110-1
Craig Ronald
T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student.
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ME 110-2
Craig Ronald
T 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student.
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ME 120-1
Laura Slane
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
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ME 120-2
Laura Slane
W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
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ME 120-3
Laura Slane
W 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods.
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ME 121-1
Hesamaldin Askari
MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
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ME 121-2
Hesamaldin Askari
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
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ME 121-3
Hesamaldin Askari
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies.
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ME 145-1
Michael Pomerantz
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for half the semester (Thursday, 8/31 to Thursday 10/20).
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ME 146-1
Michael Pomerantz
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Students will gain an understanding in CNC sub-aperture fine grinding and polishing of spherical and aspheric surfaces. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for the second half of the semester (Tuesday, `10/25 to Thursday, 12/8)
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ME 160-1
Laura Slane
M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
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ME 160-2
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R 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
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ME 160-3
Laura Slane
T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum.
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ME 201-1
Hussein Aluie
MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
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This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics.
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ME 201-2
Hussein Aluie
F 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics.
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ME 204-1
Christopher Muir
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
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ME 204-2
Christopher Muir
M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
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ME 204-3
Christopher Muir
W 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
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ME 204-4
Christopher Muir
R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Description: The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure.
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ME 213-1
Robert Clark
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers.
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ME 213-2
Robert Clark
R 6:15PM - 7:30PM
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Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers.
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ME 224-1
Jessica Nelson
MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates.
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ME 224-2
Jessica Nelson
F 10:15AM - 12:30PM
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This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates.
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ME 224-3
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M 9:00AM - 11:45AM
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Blank Description
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ME 224-4
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W 9:00AM - 11:45AM
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Blank Description
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ME 224-5
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R 3:00PM - 5:50PM
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Blank Description
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ME 225-1
Adam Sefkow
MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
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ME 225-3
Adam Sefkow
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
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ME 225-4
Adam Sefkow
M 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag.
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ME 240-1
Douglas Kelley
M 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Familiarization with data acquisition at a low level, including error estimation, statistical analysis, and technical report preparation. Possible content includes force, displacement, temperature, acceleration, and pressure measurement using mechanical and electronic instrumentation.
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ME 240-10
Douglas Kelley
W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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Familiarization with data acquisition at a low level, including error estimation, statistical analysis, and technical report preparation. Possible content includes force, displacement, temperature, acceleration, and pressure measurement using mechanical and electronic instrumentation.
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ME 240-2
Omar Soufan
W 10:00AM - 1:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-3
Omar Soufan
R 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-4
Omar Soufan
F 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-5
Omar Soufan
R 3:00PM - 6:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-6
Omar Soufan
F 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-7
Omar Soufan
F 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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No description
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ME 240-8
Omar Soufan
M 10:30AM - 1:30PM
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No description
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ME 240-9
Omar Soufan
M 10:30AM - 1:30PM
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No description
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ME 245-1
Ethan Burnham-Fay
TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course is open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year.
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ME 254-1
Hesamaldin Askari
MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students.
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ME 280-1
John Lambropoulos
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
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ME 280-2
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M 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
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ME 280-3
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M 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
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ME 280-4
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F 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties.
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ME 281-1
Niaz Abdolrahim
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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Description: The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure. Topics include: (1) Material structure and property overview. (2) Isotropic and anisotropic elasticity and viscoelasticity. (3) Properties of composites. (4) Plasticity. (5) Point and line defects. (6) Interfacial and volumetric defects. (7) Yield surfaces and flow rules in plasticity of polycrystals and single crystals. (8) Macro and micro aspects of fractures in metals, ceramics and polymers.(9) Creep and superplasticity. (10) Deformation and fracture mechanism maps. (11) Fatigue damage and failure; fracture and failure in composites (If time permits).
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Fall 2022
| Number | Title | Instructor | Time |
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| Monday | |
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ME 224-3
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Blank Description |
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ME 280-2
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. |
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ME 240-8
Omar Soufan
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No description |
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ME 240-9
Omar Soufan
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No description |
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ME 240-1
Douglas Kelley
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Familiarization with data acquisition at a low level, including error estimation, statistical analysis, and technical report preparation. Possible content includes force, displacement, temperature, acceleration, and pressure measurement using mechanical and electronic instrumentation. |
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ME 160-1
Laura Slane
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. |
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ME 280-3
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. |
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ME 204-2
Christopher Muir
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. |
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ME 225-4
Adam Sefkow
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. |
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| Monday and Wednesday | |
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ME 254-1
Hesamaldin Askari
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This course provides a thorough grounding on the theory and application of linear steady-state finite element method (FEM) applied to solid mechanics. Topics include: review of matrix algebra and solid mechanics, Principle of Minimum Potential Energy, Rayleigh Ritz Method, FEM computational procedures, isoparametric shape functions and numerical integration for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, error estimation and convergence, and the demonstration of FEM best practices using a commercial FEM code. A semester project that involves coding FEM software in Matlab is required for graduate students. |
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ME 121-1
Hesamaldin Askari
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. |
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ME 224-1
Jessica Nelson
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This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates. |
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| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | |
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ME 225-1
Adam Sefkow
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. |
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ME 201-1
Hussein Aluie
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This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics. |
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| Tuesday | |
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ME 110-1
Craig Ronald
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This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student. |
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ME 160-3
Laura Slane
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. |
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ME 110-2
Craig Ronald
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This course covers engineering drawing, and modeling using the Computer Aided Design software Pro/ENGINEER. Topics include orthographic projections, solid modeling, assemblies, and dimensioning. Students will complete the course with a fundamental ability to create and understand solid modeling, and engineering drawings using state of the art PC CAD software. Lectures will make use of a computer projection screen as well as individual computers for each student. |
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ME 104-6
Renato Perucchio
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. |
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| Tuesday and Thursday | |
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ME 104-1
Renato Perucchio
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. |
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ME 204-1
Christopher Muir
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. |
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ME 280-1
John Lambropoulos
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. |
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ME 213-1
Robert Clark
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Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers. |
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ME 145-1
Michael Pomerantz
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Course will provide a basic understanding of CNC machining and deterministic micro grinding processes for spherical and aspheric shapes in optical substrates. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for half the semester (Thursday, 8/31 to Thursday 10/20). |
|
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ME 146-1
Michael Pomerantz
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Students will gain an understanding in CNC sub-aperture fine grinding and polishing of spherical and aspheric surfaces. Note that concurrent registration/overlap with ME 225 is permissible. The course will meet for the second half of the semester (Tuesday, `10/25 to Thursday, 12/8) |
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ME 281-1
Niaz Abdolrahim
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Description: The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure. Topics include: (1) Material structure and property overview. (2) Isotropic and anisotropic elasticity and viscoelasticity. (3) Properties of composites. (4) Plasticity. (5) Point and line defects. (6) Interfacial and volumetric defects. (7) Yield surfaces and flow rules in plasticity of polycrystals and single crystals. (8) Macro and micro aspects of fractures in metals, ceramics and polymers.(9) Creep and superplasticity. (10) Deformation and fracture mechanism maps. (11) Fatigue damage and failure; fracture and failure in composites (If time permits). |
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ME 120-1
Laura Slane
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. |
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ME 245-1
Ethan Burnham-Fay
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This course focuses teaching the multidisciplinary aspects of designing complex, precise systems. In these systems, aspects from mechanics, optics, electronics, design for manufacturing/assembly, and metrology/qualification must all be considered to design, build, and demonstrate a successful precision system. The goal of this class is to develop a fundamental understanding of multidisciplinary design for designing the next generation of advanced instrumentation. This course is open to graduate students in engineering and physics backgrounds although it has a strong emphasis on mechanical engineering and systems engineering topics. This course is open to undergraduates who are in their senior year. |
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ME 120-3
Laura Slane
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. |
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ME 224-4
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ME 240-2
Omar Soufan
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ME 240-10
Douglas Kelley
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Familiarization with data acquisition at a low level, including error estimation, statistical analysis, and technical report preparation. Possible content includes force, displacement, temperature, acceleration, and pressure measurement using mechanical and electronic instrumentation. |
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ME 120-2
Laura Slane
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Basic concepts of mechanics; units; forces; moments; force systems; equilibrium; vector algebra.Plane trusses; method of joints; method of sections; space trusses; frames and machines.Centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; center of mass. Distributed loads on beams; internalforces in beams; distributed loads on cables. Basic concepts of dry friction; friction in machines.Virtual work and potential energy methods. |
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ME 204-3
Christopher Muir
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The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. |
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ME 104-5
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. |
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ME 240-3
Omar Soufan
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ME 204-4
Christopher Muir
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Description: The theory and application of structural mechanics to mechanical design. Topics include: matrix structural analysis and finite element techniques. Students will use the NASTRAN finite element program to solve a variety of design and analysis problems. The term project consists of a team competition to design, analyze build, and test a lightweight structure. |
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ME 121-2
Hesamaldin Askari
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. |
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ME 225-3
Adam Sefkow
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Fluid properties; fluid statics; kinematics of moving fluids; the Bernoulli equation and applications; control volume analysis; differential analysis of fluid flow; inviscid flow, plane potential flow; viscous flow, the Navier-Stokes equation; dimensional analysis,similitude; empirical analysis of pipe flows; flow over immersed bodies, boundary layers, lift and drag. |
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ME 224-5
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ME 240-5
Omar Soufan
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ME 160-2
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General engineering computations using Matlab. Programming basics, including: Functions, logic, looping, File manipulation and basic data structures. Applied topics will include: Number representation and error, root finding, interpolation, curve fitting, systems of linear equations, and data reduction and plotting (2D). Examples will be drawn from typical problems in the mechanical engineering curriculum. |
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ME 104-2
Renato Perucchio
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An introduction to the art of bridge building based on the study of the engineering and technological problems involved in the design, construction, and collapse of bridges from antiquity to the present time. The course includes several case studies of major historical bridges selected for their structural significance. Students learn how to calculate the forces acting on structural elements, how these forces depend on the bridge structural form, how the form itself is conditioned by the structural materials, and how forces are measured with electromechanical instrumentation. The study includes fundamental notions of mechanics, strength of materials, structural behavior, instrumentation failure analysis, and design optimization. Working on teams, students use constructive experimental models as well as computer-aided programs to design, build, instrument, and test realistic bridge projects. This is a self-contained course open to all Rochester undergraduates. |
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ME 121-3
Hesamaldin Askari
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This course uses an engineering approach to the solution of dynamics problems with an emphasis on conceptual understanding. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. |
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ME 213-2
Robert Clark
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Free and forced vibrations. Complex representation, the Euler-Lagrange equations, state space, matrix methods, Laplace transforms. Feedback control of linear systems in state space: stabilization, tracking and observers. |
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ME 240-6
Omar Soufan
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ME 224-2
Jessica Nelson
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This course is designed to give engineers practical information about how optical components (lenses) are made and tested, and provide basic tools to create cost-effective optical system designs. Topics covered include optical material properties, grinding, polishing, CNC programming for optical fabrication, modern fabrication technologies, surface testing and fabrication tolerances. We will discuss case studies of challenging fabrication projects for leading-edge optical systems. The accompanying lab will use the facilities of the Hopkins Center fabrication and metrology labs to introduce polishing and metrology techniques. Lab exercises will include hands-on experiments, such as exploring the properties of optical materials, measuring the removal function of a sub-aperture polishing and grinding machines, and characterizing the surface form and texture of polished surfaces. Prerequisites: Students must in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year. Not for first-year undergraduates. |
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ME 280-4
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Properties of engineering materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Relationship of properties to the materials microstructure including atomic bonding, atomic arrangement, crystal structure, co-existing phases, interfaces, defects and impurities. Processing techniques for altering the microstructure and properties. |
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ME 240-4
Omar Soufan
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ME 240-7
Omar Soufan
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ME 201-2
Hussein Aluie
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This course covers the classical partial differential equations of mathematical physics: the heat equation, the Laplace equation, and the wave equation. The primary technique covered in the course is separation of variables, which leads to solutions in the form of eigenfunction expansions. The topics include Fourier series, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, unbounded domains and the Fourier transform, spherical coordinates and Legendres equation, cylindrical coordinates and Bessels equation. The software package Mathematica will be used extensively. Prior knowledge of Mathematica is helpful but not essential. In the last two weeks of the course, there will be a project on an assigned topic. The course will include applications in heat conduction, electrostatics, fluid flow, and acoustics. |
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