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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty listed in 1974–75
D.J. Burns, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Bristol)
T.A. Braustowski, B.A.Sc(Toronto), A.M., Ph.D(Princeton) M.M. Yovanovich, B,Sc.(Queen’s), M.S.(Buf.), M.E., Sc.D.
(M.LT.) E.L. Holmes, B Se. (Bristol), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto)
GF. Pearce, B.A.Sc.(British Columbia), M.A.Sc.(Toronto)
S.A. Alpay, Dipl. Ingr., Dr. Ing.(Berlin) E. Brundett, B.S.A.(O.A.C.), B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D,(Toronto)
-M.B. Danard, B.A.Sc.(British Columbia), M.A.(Toronto), Ph.D.
(Chicago)
D. French, B.Sc., C. Eng..
Faculty listed in 1974–75
C.E. Hermance, B.E.(Yale), M.A., M.S.E., Ph.D.(Princeton) J.H.G. Howard, B.Sc.(Queen’s), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Birmingham) W.B. Nicoll, S.M. (M.1.T.), Engineer(Stanford), Ph.D(London) P. Niessen, B.Sc.(McMaster), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto)
D.M.R. Taplin, B.Sc.(Aston), D.Phil.(Oxford)
G.M. Bragg, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D.(Cambridge)
R.N. Dubey, B.Sc.(Hons) (Patna), B.Sc(Eng.) (Bihar), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
A.M. Hale, B.Sc., M.A.(New Brunswick), B.A.Sc.(Toronto), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo)
K.G.T. Hollands, B.A.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D (McGill)
H.W. Kerr, B.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto)
W.M. Mansour, B.Sc.(Cairo), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto)
H.R. Martin, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Queen’s Belfast), Ph.D.(Nottingham) S.V. Patankar, B.E.(Mechanical) (Poona), M.Tech.(Bombay, Ph.D.(Imperial College, London)
K.R. Piekarski, Dipl. Ing.(London), Ph.D.(Cambridge)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
A Plumtree, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Nottingham)
GD. Raithby, B.E.Sc., M.E.Sc.(Western), Ph.D.(Minnesota) RF. Scruiton, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Melbourne)
R. Skarecky, Ing.(Prague), C.Sc.(Brno)
Faculty listed in 1974–75
P.R. Slawson, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo)
A.B. Strong, B.A.Sc.(Waterloo), M. Sc. (Imperial College, London), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
T.M.L. Wigley, B.Sc.(Hons. Math & Phys), Ph.D.(Adelaide)
K.G. Adams, B.Sc.(Queen’s), M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo)
G.C. Andrews, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc(British Columbia), Ph.D. (Waterloc)
U.H. Mohaupt, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Waterloo)
R.J. Pick, B.A.Sc.,(British Columbia), M.Sc.(Imperial College, London), Ph.D.Waterloo)
HLF. Sullivan, B.A.Sc.(Waterloo), A.M., Ph.D.(Princeton)
Special Lecturers
Adjunct Professors
Adjunct Research Professor
1 Advanced Calculus
2 Statistics for Engineers
3 Ordinary Differential Equations
4 Numerical Analysis
5 Partial Differential Equations
Department of Mcchanical Engineering
Faculty listed in 1974–75
C.J. Beingessner, B.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.(Toronto)
R.G.R. Lawrence, Q.C.
Faculty listed in 1974–75
G.T. Csanady, Dipl.Ing.,(Munich), Ph.D(New South Wales) W.T. Hancox, B.Eng., M.Eng.(Carleton), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
A.M. Wiley, B.A., M.C., B.Sch.B.A.O., F.R.C.S.(England)
‘Undergraduate Programmes
Details of the undergraduate programme in Mechanical Engineering are to be found in chapter 9. All courses. extend over one term only, and consist of 3 hours of lectures per week unless otherwise specified. The hours of the core courses are listed in chapter 9. In general, the only prerequisites are
the core courses, unless otherwise specified.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Infinite series: Tests for absolute, conditional, uniform convergence; power series; series expansions; differentiation
and integration. Partial differentiation: total derivatives; estimation of errors; chain rule; geometry; maxima and minima; taylor series; jacobians. Multiple integration: areas, centroids, moments of inertia, centres of gravity. Vector analysis: gradient divergence, curl, Laplacian; integral theorems.
Frequency distributions; measures of central tendency; standard deviation and other measures of dispersion; moments, skewness, kurtosis. Probability. Binomial, Poisson, normal, multinomial distributions. Theory of sampling and statistical estimation. Tests of hypotheses; significance. The t-test and chi-squared test. Curvefitting by least squares. Correlation and_ regression. Analysis of variance. Experimental design.
First and simple higher order equations. Solution of linear equations. Solution of linear equations by various methods; equations transformable to linear form. Simultaneous equations. Laplace transforms. Series solutions. Fourier series.
A survey of numerical procedures with emphasis upon computer implementation using the Fortran 4 programming language.
In particular, the following topics are covered: Interpolation, curve fitting, solution of non-linear equations, numerical integration, numerical solution of Ordinary Differential Equations, matrix algebra and solution of systems of linear equations, and problems in the solution of partial differential equations.
Modelling physical systems with distributed parameters. Boundary and initial conditions. Division into hyperbolic, parabolic and elliptic equations by means of discriminant. Characteristics. Separation of variables; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Orthogonality. Fourier series. gamma functions. Bessel and Legendre equations. Numerical solution of Laplace
- and diffusion equations. Analogue simulation techniques.
8 Review of Engineering Mathematics
12 Dynamics
15 Structure and Properties of Materials 1
19 Mechanics of Deformabie Solids 1
20 Mechanics of Deformable Solids
21 Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
22 Mechanical Design '1
30 Structure and Properties of Materials 2
32 Physical Metallurgy 2
33, Experimental Materials Science
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A revision course in engineering mathematics. Topics include: a review of elementary differential and integral calculus; series; partial derivatives; selected ordinary differential equations; Laplace transforms; Fourier series.
An introduction to the kinematics of particle and rigid body motion. Impulse-momentum equations. Work-energy methods and Euler’s equations. Simple gyroscopes. Vibrations.
Interatomic bonding, crystal and amorphous structures including typical polymers and ceramics, structural defects, phase diagrams, diffusion, transformations in metals, corrosion. Some aspects of electrical, magnetic and optical properties.
An analytical treatment of statics and resistance of materials. Equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies and deformable bodies. Vector fields. Introduction to stress and strain. Stress-strain relationships. Elastic and inelastic behaviour of prismatic members subjected to axial, shearing, torsional and flexural deformations.
A general treatment of the behaviour of structural components from the study of stress and strain in solids. Topics include super-position, energy theorems, theories of failure, elastic and inelastic analysis of unsymmetrical bending, torsion of circular members, columns and stability, and virtual work.
Principles of the geometry of motion. Uniform and non-uniform motion, linkage, gears, cams. Syntheis and analysis of mechanisms. Consideration of the dynamic forces in machines. Gyroscopic torque. Vibration analysis, response to shock, motion and force transmissibility, vibration isolation.
Analysis and synthesis of machine elements. Factors affecting working stresses, fatigue, creep and impact considerations. Design of shafting, springs, screws, clutches, brakes and gear.
The general principles of stress-strain relationships in all types of materials, including the effects of temperature, strain rate, alloying and microstructure. Different fracture mechanisms and the factors which influence them.
Elasticity and plasticity of metals. Recovery, recrystallization and growth. Hardening mechanisms. Heat treatment of metals and alloys. Shear transformations. Failure in metals.
This course is designed to acquaint students with materials phenomena using an experimental approach. Microstructural changes and their effects on the mechanical properties in various materials will be studied using such techniques as optical
and scanning electron microscopy together with electron probe microanalysis and X-ray analysis. The student may work on
a project of his own choice provided it meets the objectives
of this course.
35 Industrial Metallurgy
40 Manufacturing Processes
41 Manufacturing Science 1
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This course is intended for those students interested in acquiring a working knowledge of metallurgy. It will cover: Metals and alloy systems, iron-carbon alloys, heat treatment and
the function of alloying elements in steel, corrosion and scale resistant alloys, copper and nickel base alloys, light metals and their alloys; casting, hot and cold working of metals; soldering, brazing and welding; corrosion and oxidation; metal failure analysis.
Processes involving shaping of materials into final products. The cricteria for the selection of a process, and the relation to produce design. Quality and cost considerations. Process planning and control. The place of operations research and statistics in manufacturing. Concepts of work study.
Models of a plastically deformed metal; yield and flow.
_ Analysis and mechanics of mechanical working operations.
42 Principles of Machining
43 Manufacturing Science 4
44 Production Engineering
45 Manufacturing Science 6
46 Manufacturing Science 7
Patterns of flow, limiting factors; force, instability and temperature. Influence of processes on work-piece properties. Applications to forging, drawing, extrusion, rolling, sheet-drawing and deep drawing. Modern developments: high velocity forming; chemical, electromagnetic and spark discharge methods.
Mechanics of cutting operations. Geometrical force and energy analysis of single and multi-point tools, rotary cutters and grinding. Electro mechanical, spark discharge and ultrasonic methods. Theory and practice of high precision measurements. The economics of machining.
Moulding from the liquid state. Review of applicable heat transfer and fluid flow theory. Influence of time in casting. Solidification time, freezing waves and riser design. Pouring time, fluidity, gating and running. Hot tears, distortion, shrinkage and residual stresses. Die casting; thermal stability, pressure pulse effects. Other casting methods.
Product design development and value analysis. Planning and > layout for manufacture, quantitative aspects-unit, batch and flow production. The closed loop control concept of a manufacturing system. Product range and mix and line balancing. Design analysis and evaluation of facility layout.
Manufacturing for design engineers. Classification of processes. Influence of choice of materials on processes and of choice
of processes on design. Process limitations; tolerances; influence of scale of manufacture. Economic considerations. Interactions of design and manufacturing functions. Information flow.
data specification. ~.
Introduction of polymer processing for mechanical engineers. Elements of polymer science; plastics as a design material. Screw extrusion; elements of non-Newtonian flow and viscometry. Injection moulding. Parameters of polymer conversion operations and their estimation.
47 Analysis and Design of Manufacturing Systems I
48 Analysis and Design of Manufacturing Systems 2
49 Metrology
50 Thermodynamics
51 Fluid Mechanics 1
52 Air Conditioning
53 Heat Transfer 1
54 Thermodynamics 2
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Organization for manufacture. Product design and development. Principles of processing for various production processes: unit, batch, and mass production. Line balancing. Economic decision models: concepts, breakeven and minimum cost analysis, allocation of resources, scheduling of resources, concepts of risk. Inventory control.
Analysis and design of the plant layout and materials handling systems as basic components of a manufacturing facility and system. Product range and mix and their effect on these systems. Proven systematic analysis and synthesis and evaluation techniques for efficient and effective plant design.
Theory and practice of high precision mechanic measurements under strict control conditions — super micrometry; measurements by comparators; profilometry; surface profilography; environmental effects on measurements accuracy; theodolite techniques in the measurments of large structures; collimator applications in machine installation. Tolerances and quality control.
The scope and limitations of thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to energy work and the First Law. The fundamental energy equation. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics and the microscopic description of energy, work and the First Law. Thermodynamic potentials.
Physical properties of fluids and fundamental. concepts in
fluid mechanics. Hydrostatics. Conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. Flow similarity and dimensional analysis as applied to engineering problems in fluid mechanics. Laminar and turbulent flow. Engineering applications such as flow measurement, flow in pipes and fluid forces on moving bodies. Introduction to compressible flow.
Thermodynamic properties of moist air; psychrometric charts; humidity measurements; direct water contact processes; heating and cooling of moist air by extended surface coils; solar radiation; heating and cooling of loads on buildings; effects of the thermal environment; air conditioning calculations; air flow
in and around buildings, diffusers.
Prerequisite: ME 54.
Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms. The formulation and solution of steady and transient heat conduction. Radiant heat transfer including exchange laws and view factors. Introductory convective heat transfer.
Emphasis on applications of thermodynamics to flow processes, real fluids, evaluation of state functions of real fluids. Thermodynamic analysis of selected devices.
55 Refrigeration Engineering
56 Heat Transfer 2
58 Internal Combustion Engines
59 Energy Conversion
60 Introduction to Control Systems
62 Fluid Mechanies 2
63 Lubrication Mechanics
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Methods of refrigeration, refrigerants and their thermodynamic properties, vapour compression systems; actual cycles, simple and complex; survey of refrigeration applications such as preservation of food by quick freeze and long term deep freeze techniques; cooling load calculations; calculation of thermal capacities of components such as evaporators, compressors
and condensors; refrigerant controls; piping and accesories; defrost methods; miscellaneous processes, cryogenics. Prerequisite: ME 54.
Forced and free laminar and turbulent convection heat transfer in, internal and external flows. Special topics selected from current applications.
Reciprocating SI and CI engines, gas turbines, jets, rockets. Prerequisite: ME 54. .
Applications of fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion and heat transfer to the design of power plants using fossil and nuclear fuel heat sources. Economic and pollution problems associated with power equipment. Other energy conversion devices such as batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, thermionic and thermoelectric devices and MHD generators.
Prerequisite: ME 54.
Open loop and feedback control. Laws governing mechanical electrical, fluid and thermal control components. Analogies. Analysis of some engineering control systems using block diagram algebra, transient and steady~state operations. Different modes of control. Review of Laplace Transform methods.
. Transfer function. First and second order systems. Concepts
of stability. Principles of analog computer simulation. Brief treatment of linear flow graph and system graph representations.
Basic equations of two-dimensional flaw, exact viscous solutions, introduction to lubrication, boundary layers, and introduction to turbulence. Turbomachinery fundaamentals and applications. Selected advanced topics.
A) Lubrication Principles: dry frictiomm, boundary lubrication, hydrodynamic lubrication, rolling ele-nents, squeesefilms, metal working lubrication, wear, failure moajes.
B) Lubrication applications: sources and types of lubricants, their composition and selection; slidimg bearings, rolling bearings, gears, wire rope, hydraulic fluids, metalworking.
C) Project: related to a specific topic &n Parts A and B. Lab or theoretical evaluations will be involveCd in the design of a suitable lubrication system for a speci fied industrial application. To be offered in Fall and Spring termsz.
69 Introduction to the Environmental Sciences
82 Mechanical Engineering Projects
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Composition and structure of the atmosphere and oceans. Thermodynamics of moist air. Hydrostatic equation. Stability. Winds and Currents on a Rotating Earth. Gradient, geostrophic and inertial flow. Vertical variation of wind, convection, thermals, plumes, basic diffusion theory-coastal currents, gulf streams, tides, internal waves.
Engineering assignments requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. Student activity is guided and co-ordinated by faculty supervisor. In selecting projects, particular account is taken of the students’ field of specialization. Projects, in general, involve technical disciplines beyond the strictly mechanical engineering field. 5 hours Laboratory.
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