53 courses in the 1979–80 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1979–80
- Professor, Chairman of the Department D.J. Burns, BSc, PhD (Bristol), PEng, CEng
Research Assistant Professor F.M. Luti, BASc, PhD (Waterloo)
Adjunct Professor R. G.R. Lawrence,QC
Undergraduate Programmes
Details of the undergraduate programme in Mechanical Engineering are to be found in chapter 8. All courses extend over one term only, and consist of 3 hours of lectures per week unless otherwise specified. In general, the only prerequisites are the core courses, unless otherwise specified.
The rights and responsibilities of the engineer as a citizen of Ontario and Canada under the law; brief history of Canadian law differentiating between Civil and Criminal Law, the rights and duties of citizens and police, a review of Domestic Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord and Tenant Law. The law as it may pertain to the engineer in his profession, brief reviews of the Laws of Contracts, Patents, Trade marks, industrial design, and copy-right, Bills of Exchange, Company Law, incorporation of companies. Common and Preferred shares, the Law of Master and Servant, Surveying Law, Constitutional Law, Private International Law, and other tonics. This course is restricted to senior Mechanical Engineering students.
A continuation of Gen E 115 with applications of graphics, measurement and other analytic principles to introductory problems in the various disciplines of Mechanical engineering; an introduction to engineering design methods as applied to Mechanical Engineering and including specification development, information-gathering, concept formulation, feasibility analysis and report writing.
ME 200Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 1 Discussion of Structure of Mechanical Engineering curriculum, operation of Department, Faculty,F,W - 1C 0.0
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.
ME 202Statistics for Engineers (Equivalent to M Sci 21)F,W 3C,1T 0.5
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. -
ME 203Ordinary Differential EquationsS,F 3C0,1T 0.5
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 WATFIV programming janguage. 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.
An introduction to the kinematics of particle and rigid body motion. impulse-momentum equations. Work-energy methods and Euler’s equations. Simple gyroscopes. Vibrations.
ME 215Structure and Properties of MaterialsF,W 3C,3L 0.5
The relevance of materials to engineering practice. The microstructure of materials, crystallinity and crystal imperfections, glasses and amorphous solids. Elastic and plastic deformation in metals, viscoelasticity of plastics, fracture of brittle and ductile solids. Electrical and magnetic properties of materials.
ME 219Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1FLW 2C,1D,1T 0.5
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.
ME 220Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2.S,F 2C,1D,1T 0.5
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 symmetrical bending, torsion of circular members, columns and stability, and virtual work.
ME 230Control of Properties of MaterialsS,F 3C,3L 0.5
Phase equilibria, non-equilibrium behaviour, heat treatment of metals, diffusion, strengthening processes. Alloying, composite materials, cold and hot working. Failure of engineering materials: creep, fatigue, corrosion and other environmental degradation processes. Prevention of service failures.
The engineering science of energy. The scope and limitations of thermodynamics. Macroscopic approach to heat, work, energy and the First Law. Properties and state of simple substances. Control-mass and control-volume energy analysis. The Second Law of Thermodynamics, principle of increase of entropy, limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium.
ME 300Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2S,W 1c 0.0
Technical specialties in Mechanical Engineering, discussion of options in Mechanical Engineering curriculum, seminars and technical topics in the various options.
Modelling physical systems with distributed parameters. Boundary and initial conditions. Division into hyperbolic, parabotic 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.
ME 321Kinematics and Dynamics of MachinesS,W 3C,1L 0.5
Principles of the geometry of motion. Uniform and . non-uniform motion, linkage, gears, cams. Synthesis 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 gears.
The principles of manufacturing unit processes including casting, forming, machining and joining, Interactions between design, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and processes. Advantages and limitations relative costs and production rates of competitive processes.
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.
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. Non-reacting mixtures, reacting mixtures, equilibrium considerations. Introduction to the kinetic theory of gases.
ME 360Introduction to Control SystemsF,W 3C,2T 0.5
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. Concepts of stability. Principles of analog computer simulation. Brief treatment of linear flow graphs and bondgraphs.
Basic equations of two-dimensional flow, exact viscous solutions, introduction to lubrication, boundary layers, and introduction to turbulence. Turbomachinery fundamentals and applications. Selected advanced topics.
This is a continuation of the M E 322 course in analysis and synthesis of machinery, including advanced analysis of machine elements such as clutches, brakes, couplings, journal bearings and gears. The latter part of the course includes advanced machine design concepts such as reliability, optimization and techniques for stimulating innovative design. A synthesis project involving the machine elements studied is usually included.
ME 432Physical Metallurgy 2 - Plastic Deformation and FractureF,S 0.5
Microscopic origins of elastic and an elastic behaviour. Plastic flow at low and high temperatures with emphasis on the microscopic mechanisms and their application to engineering design. Deformation mechanism maps. Types of fracture and micromechanism fracture maps. Applications of fracture mechanics. Environmental effects.
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.
Moulding from the liquid state. Review of applicable heat transfer and fluid theory. Influence of time in casting. Solidification time, freezing waves and riser design. Pouring time, fluidity, grating and running. Hot tears, distortion, shrinkage and residual stresses. Die casting; thermal stability, pressure pulse effects. Other casting methods.
ME 448Production Engineering: Design of Manufacturing SystemsW 3C,2T 0.5
The interaction and relationship of manufacture to the factory organization. Product design and development, planning and control of production. Principles of mass and flow production. Machine loading and line balancing. Design analysis and evaluation techniques of plant layout and materials handling systems as basic components of a manufacturing facility and system.
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 and calculations; air flow in and around buildings, diffusers.
Selected topics in heat transfer fundamentals and applications. Topics to be covered include the fundamentals of convection with analytical solutions to simple laminar flow problems and approximate solutions to turbulent flow problems based on analogies between momentum and heat transfer. Also covered is radiant exchange in grey enclosures and in black enclosures containing emitting-absorbing gases. The remaining topics will be chosen from design of heat exchangers; condensation heat transfer; boiling heat transfer, and the treatment of problems in heat conduction.
Review of reserves and consumption trends of Canada's and the world’s energy resources. Design of fossil-fuel central power plants including boiler efficiency calculations and advanced steam and binary cycles, Review of atomic physics including fission and fusion energy. Design of nuclear fission power plants including design of reactor core for critical conditions, fuel cycles and radiation hazards. Design considerations for solar energy conversion devices including: availability of solar energy, solar-thermal converters, thermal storage and photovoltaics. Principles of fuel cells and some aspects of their design. Other topics as appropriate.
Choice of instrumentation systems, sensing devices and conversion devices. Examples and experiments on techniques used in the measurement of flow, pressure, temperature, position, velocity acceleration, strain, sound and vibration measurements, use of microprocessors in instrumentation.
The science of friction, lubrication and wear. The topography and contact mechanics of real surfaces. The measurement of friction and wear. Friction and
. wear theories for elastic and plastic contact. Lubrication mechanisms; hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, elastohydrodynamic, boundary, extreme pressure, and solid film. Physical and chemical properties of lubricants. Bearings and their selection.
ME 469Introduction to the Environmental SciencesF,W 3c 0.5
Camposition and structure of the atmosphere and oceans. Thermodynamics of moist air. Hydrostatic equation. Stability. Winds and current on a rotating earth gradient, geostropic 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 facuity supervisor. In selecting projects, particular account is taken of the student's field of specialization. Projects, in general, involve technical disciplines beyond the strictly mechanical engineering field.
ME 524Advanced Dynamics and Stress Analysis in DesignW 3C,1T 0.5
This course is related to M E 423, although M E 423 is not an essential prerequisite. M E 524 brings together dynamics and stress analysis in an application to design of dynamic machinery. Basic kinematic and dynamic concepts are reviewed and extended. Lagrangian and computer simulation methods are introduced. Basic stress analysis methods are reviewed and indeterminate structures are discussed, along with finite-element and other computer techniques. A design project (involving synthesis), utilizing the concepts studied, is usually included.
Fundamentals of mechanical vibration. Forced, transient and nonlinear vibrations. Numerical methods for multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Continuous systems. Vibration isolation. Measurements of vibration. Use of models and the analogue computer.
Analysis of stress and strain in three dimensions, plates and shells, stress functions, plastic stress-strain concentrations. Residual stress, thermal stress and creep. Energy methods.
sintering. Fundamental aspects of condensed phase equilibria in binary and ternary metal systems. Non-equilibria in metal systems. Surface phenomena. Corrosion and oxidation in metals.
Structure of amorphous and crystalline plastics. Polymerization, control of properties of plastics by crosslinking and additives. Glasses, properties of fibers, refractories, abrasive materials, oxides, carbides, properties and applications of graphite. Brittle fracture, viscoelasticity and rheological models.
Principles of deformation processes including forging, rolling, drawing, extrusion and sheet metalworking. Basic methods of analysing pressures, forces and deformation. Process control and limitations. Interaction of process, equipment and material: workability.
Features and advantages of the various welding processes. Welding arc characteristics. Temperature distributions around welds. Metallurgy of the weld metal and heat affected zone in various alloys, including carbon and stainless steels, and aluminum alloys. Origin of various weld defects and methods of detecting them. Static and dynamical design of welded joints. Residual stresses, distortion and fracture of welds.
ME 548Numerical Control of Machine Tools |S,F 3C,4L 0.5
Data storage and processing. Basic requirements of a Numerically Controlled System. Analysis of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools and their effect on the performance of the servo-drive system. Data preparation. Programming for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools. Advantages and economies of Numerically Controlled Machine Tools.
Combustion thermodynamics; Introduction chemical kinetics of combustion; Combustion properties of fuels; Flammability of combustible mixtures. Flame propagation mechanisms, pre-mixed and diffusional; Stability of flames; Introduction to combustion aerodynamics, jet flames; Atomization; Droplet and spray combustion; Elementary ignition concepts and theory; Basic detonation theory.
Properties of hydrautic fluids. Design and function of conventional hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Characteristics of flow and pressure control valves. Speed control in fluid power circuits. Performance of pumps and fluid motors. Hydrostatic and hydrokinetic transmission systems. Principles of sealing, filtration and heat control in hydraulic circuits. Industrial applications of fluid power systems.
Classification of turbomachines, performance parameters and laws of modelling. Basic equations of flow in turbomachines, compressible flow. Energy transfer in radial and axial turbomachines, performance characteristics, losses and efficiencies. Blade and cascade design, three-dimensional effects.
Basic laws of compressible fluid flow. Wave propagation in compressible fluids, isentropic flow of a perfect gas, normal and oblique shock waves. Prantl-Meyer flow. Flow in ducts and over bodies, flow with friction (Fanno) and heat transfer (Rayleigh), imperfect gas effects, measurement of compressible flows, use of formulae, charts and tables, introduction to the methods of characteristics.
Reynoids stresses, intensity and scale of turbulence. The “law of the wall’, logarithmic velocity profile and velocity defect laws, effects of roughness. Pressure loss in pipes and conduits. Jets and wakes. Flow in diffusers and contractions, and experimental measurement techniques.
Basic acoustics. Legal aspects. Physiology of the ear. Signal analysis. Instruments and techniques. Noise reduction techniques, absorption, damping and barrier. Wave transmission and impedance. Handling industrial plant noise problems. Designing for minimum noise in engineering systems.
A study of the design aspects of fluid mechanics, Unsteady flow, pipe and duct systems, two and three dimensional flow techniques, practical calculation of boundary layers, separation, base pressures, jets, wakes and shear layers, diffusers and flow distribution devices, flow control, two-phase flow, instrumentation, wind tunnel modelling, wind loading. The course will be oriented to practical design techniques for flow systems, reactors, air pollution control equipment, etc.
Nature and sources of air pollution, chemical and biological aspects, effects on health and environment. Physical aspects of the atmosphere, thermodynamics, .vertical variation of wind and temperature, stability, convection, atmospheric turbulence, diffusion equations, plumes, thermals, jets in stratified flow, radioactive plumes, particulate dispersion, instrumentation (micrometeorological), air pollution control techniques and equipment monitoring instrumentation.