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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

53 courses in the 1987–88 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.

ME 126 Engineering Concepts 2W,S 2C,4L 0.5

A continuation of GEN E 115 with appli- - cations 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.

Prereq: GEN E 118

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ME 200 Introduction to Mechanical - Engineering 1F,W 1C 00

Discussion of Structure of Mechanical Engineering curriculum, operation “f Department, Faculty, University, technical societies.

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ME 201 Advanced CalculusF,W 3C,1T 0.5

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 anal-

ysis; gradient divergence, curl, Laplacian; integral theorems.

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ME 202 Statistics for EngineersF,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, muitinomial. distributions. Theory of sampling and statistical estimation. Tests of hypotheses; significance. The t-test and chi-squared test. Curve fitting by least squares. Correlation and regression. Analysis of variance. Experimental design..

Equivalent to M SC/ 251.

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ME 203 Ordinary Differential EquationsF,S 3C,1T 0.5

First and simple higher order equations. Solution of linear equations by various methods; non-linear equations transformabie to linear form. Simultaneous equations. Laplace transforms. Series solutions. Fourier series.

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ME 212 DynamicsF,W 3C,1T 0.5

An introduction to the kinematics of particle and rigid body motion. Impulsemomentum equations. Work-energy methods and Euler’s equations. Simple gyroscopes. Vibrations.

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ME 215 Structure and Properties of MaterialsF,W 3C3L 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. “

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ME 219 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1F,W 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.

Course Descriptions 16:113 Mechanical Engineering

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ME 220 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2S,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.

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ME 280 Thermodynamics 1F,S 3X,1T 0.5

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.

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ME 262 Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic3C,2T,3L

Number systems, codes and coding, minimization techniques applied to design of logic systems. Component specifications. Discussion of microprocesses, memory and I/O logic elements. Microcomputer structure and operation. VO modes and interfacing. Machine language and Assembler programming. Design and application of digital systems for data collection and control of pneumatic hydraulic and machine systems. Laboratory work includes the use of microcomputers.

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ME 300 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2W,S 1C’ 0.0

Technical specialties in Mechanical Engi neering, discussion of options, curriculum, seminars and technical topics in the various options.

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ME 304 Numerical AnalysisW,S 3C,1T 0.5

A survey of numerical procedures with emphasis upon computer implementation using the WATFIV 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.

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ME 305 Partial Differential EquationsW,S 3C1T 0.5

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. Analog simulation techniques.

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ME 321 Kinematics and Dynamics of MachinesW,S 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.

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ME 322 Mechanical Design 1F,W 3C,1T1L 0.5

Analysis and synthesis of machine elements. Factors affecting working stresses, fatigue, creep and impact considerations. Design of shafting, springs, screws, clutches, brakes and gears.

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ME 330 Control of Properties of MaterialsW,S 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.

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ME 340 Manufacturing ProcessesF,W 3C,1T 0.5

The principles of manufacturing unit processes including casting, forming, machining and joining. Interactions between design, materials (metals, polymers, ceramics) and processes, Advantages and limitationg, relative cost, and production rates of competitive processes.

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ME 351 Fluid Mechanics 1W,S 3C,3L 0.5

Physical properties of fiuids 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.

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ME 353 Heat Transfer 1F,W 3C2T,1L 0.5

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.

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ME 354 Thermodynamics 2W,S 3C,1T 0.5

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.

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ME 360 Introduction to Control SystemsF,W 3C,2T,1L 0.5

Open foop 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.

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ME 362 Fluid Mechanics 2FLW 3C,1T,1L 0.5

Basic equations of two-dimensional flow, potential flow, exact viscous solutions, introduction to lubrication, boundary layers, and introduction to turbulence. Turbomachinery fundamentals and appiications. Selected advanced topics.

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ME 400 Introduction to MechanicalF,S 1C 00

Engineering 3

Research frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, specific discussion of research done at Waterloo, seminars by members of research group.

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ME 401 Law for the Professional Engineer The Canadian Legal System, Forms of Business Organizations, Tort Law, theF,S 3C 0.5

role of the professional; Contract Law, the Elements of a Contract, Statute of Frauds, Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence, Mistake, Contract Interpretation, Discharge of Contract; Breach of Contract and fundamental breach; Agreements between the client and Engineer; General Law, the Mechanics’ Lien Act, comparative discussion of the Professional Engineers Act as it relates to the earlier statute, Intellectual Property and Industrial Property.

It is intended to prepare the student for the examination in law which must be written by the Engineer for the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Ontario. This course is restricted to senior Mechanical Engineering students.

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ME 402 Patenting for EngineersW 2C2T 0.5

An overview of intellectual property: copyright, industrial design, trade marks, trade names, and trade secrets, Ownership of intellectual property, Invention optimization. Patenting: history, legal context, infringement, searching, writing and understanding patent claims, preparing patent drawings, patent application preparation, submitting the application to the Canadian or United States patent offices, dealing with the examiner, foreign patents. Selling and licencing technology. Litigation.

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ME 423 Mechanical Design 2F,S 30,1T 0.5

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. 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.

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ME 432 Physical Metallurgy of Deformation - and FractureF,S 3C 0.5

Microscopic origine of elastic and inelastic behaviour. Plastic flow at iow 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. Application of fracture mechanics. Fatigue and cyclic hardening behaviour. Environmental effects.

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ME 435 Industrial MetallurgyF,S 3C 0.5

This course is intended for those students interested in acquiring a working knowledge of metallurgy. It will cover: Metals and alloy systems, ironcarbon 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.

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ME 447 Automation and RoboticsF,S 3C 05 ©

The principles of automatic machinery and computer controlled industrial processes. Introduction of automation to the workplace and its impact on production, costs and labour. Computer modelling of the production process. Review of robot types, their characteristics and sensor technology related to their use. Industrial process control, the use of computers and programmable controllers in industrial environments. Case studies in automatic machine design, component feeders and parts handling. ..

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ME 448 Production Engineering: Design of Manufacturing SystemsF,W 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 evaiuation techniques of plant tayout and materials handling systems as basic components of a manufacturing facility and system.

Equivalent to M SCI 432

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ME 452 Energy Transfer in BulldingsW 30:05 .

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.

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ME 456 Heat Transfer 2 'F,S 3C 0.5

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

_ femaining topics will be chosen from

design of heat exchangers; condensation heat transfer; boiling heat transfer; and the treatment of problems in heat conduction.

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ME 459 Energy ConversionF,S 3C 0.5

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.

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ME 463 Tribology 1F,W 3C 0.5

The science of friction, tubrication 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 jubricants. Bearings and their selection.

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ME 469 Introduction to the Environmental SciencesF,S 3C 05 .

Composition 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, convention, thermais, plumes, basic diffusion theorycoastal currents, gulf streams, tides, internal waves.

Course Descriptions Mechanical Engineering

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ME 482 Mechanical Engineering ProjectsF,W,S QL 0.5

Engineering assignments requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. Student activity is guided and co-ordinated by a faculty 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.

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ME 524 Advanced 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 appiication to design of dynamic machinery. Basic kinematic and dynamic concepts are reviewed and extended. Langrangian 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.

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ME 525 Mechanical Vibrations in MachinesF,S 3C 0.5

Fundamentals of mechanical vibration. Forced, transient and nonlinear viltations. Numerical methods for multidegree-of-freedom systems. Continuous systems. Vibration isolation. Measurement of vibration. Use of models and the analog computer.

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ME 527 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 3W 3C 0.5

Analysis of stress and strain in 3 dimen-

sions, plates and shells, stress functions.

plastic stress-strain concentrations. Resi-

dual stress, thermal stress and creep.

Energy methods.

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ME 531 Physical Metallurgy of Structures andF,S X 0.5

Transformations

Nucleation and growth in metals. Diffu-

sion and sintering. Fundamental aspects

of condensed phase equilibrium in binary

and ternary metal systems. Non-equilibria ~in metal systems. Surface phenomena.

Corrosion and oxidation in metals. Appli-

cations to industrial metals and alloys.

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ME&33 W 3C 05 Composite Materials

Fibres, particulates and matrices. Consid-

eration of the interface between the matrix and the fibre or particulate. Geometrical arrangements of fibres within laminae and their influences on elastic and strength properties. Strength of laminates and short fibre composite materials. Consideration when designing with composite materials. Fatigue, notch sensitivity and environmental deterioration..

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ME 534 Non-metallic MaterialsFS.3C 0.5

Structure of amorphous and crystalline plastics. Polymerization, contro! 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.

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ME 541 Deformation ProcessesW SCL 0.5

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.

ME S42 WS 3X 05

Machine Tool Analysis

Design features of machine tools. Mechanics of metal cutting. Tool materials. Machinability. Main drive torque and power versus speed requirements. Characteristics of positional servomechanisms in NC machines. Adaptive control. Static and dynamic deformations of the structure of the machine tool and their effects on the accuracy of the workpiece. Chatter in machining.

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ME 543 Metal Casting ProcessesW 3C 0.5

The principles of static andicontinuous casting processes including sand, investment, die and various continuous casting techniques. Review of heat transfer, fluid flow and solidification theory as it applies to casting. Gating, runner, sprue and riser design in static castings. Origin of various casting defects including hot tears, distortion, solidification shrinkage and residual stresses.

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ME 544 WeldingF,W 3C 0.5

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 dynamic design of welded joints. Residual stresses, distortion and fracture of welds.

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ME 548 Numerical Control: of MachineF,S 3C,4L 0.5

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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.

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ME 557 Combustion 1W 3C 0.5

Combustion thermodynamics; introduction to chemical kinetics of combustion; Combustion properties of fuels; Flammability of combustible mixtures. Rame 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..

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ME 559 Finite Element MethodsF,S 3C 0.5

A course presenting the fundamental ideas involved in conventional finite element analysis in Mechanical Engineering. Domain discretization, interpolation and shape functions, element derivation and types, element stiffness or property equations, assembly procedure, boundary conditions, solution methods for the algebraic equation system, appli- Cations in heat transfer, fluid flow, and stress analysis. Student will, throughout the course, write and test their own finite element code through individual subroutine construction as the course Progresses.

ME S 561 F,S 3C 05

Fluid Power Control Systems Properties of hydraulic 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 seating, filtration and heat control in hydraulic circuits. Industrial applications of fluid power systems.

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Turbomachines

Classification of turbomachines, performance parameters and laws of modelling. Basic equation of flow in turbomachines, compressible flow. Energy transfer in radial and axial turbomachines, performance characteristics, losses and efficiencies. Blade and cascade design, 3-dimensional effects.

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ME 564 AerodynamicsW 3C 0.5"

An introductory course in aerodynamics for engineers. Kinematics and dynamics of inviscid flow, airfoil dynamics including thin airfoil theory, finite wings, panet methods and airfoil parameters. Boundary layer theory and boundary layer control as applied in aerodynamics. Introduction to high speed aerodynamics. Introduction to dynamics of flight including stability and control.

ME S 565 W 3C 0.5

Gas Dynamics

Basic laws of compressible fluid flow. Wave propagation in compressible fluids, isentropic flow of a perfect gas, normal and oblique shock waves. Prandtl-Meyer flow. Flow in ducts and over bodies, flow with friction (Fano) and heat transfer (Rayleigh), imperfect gas effects, measurement of compressible flows, use of formulae, charts and tables, introduction to the method of characteristics.

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ME 566 Fluid Mechanics 3F,S 3X 0.5

Reynolds stress, 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.

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ME 568 Noise Analysis and ControlW 3C 0.5

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.

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ME 569 Fluid Mechanics-Design TopicsF,S 3X 0.5

A study of the design aspects of fiuid 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.

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ME 571 Air Pollution 1W XC O05 ~

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, thermais, jets in stratified flow, radioactive plumes, particulate dispersion instrumentation (micrometeorological), air pollution control techniques and equipment monitoring instrumentation.

Middle East Studies

Associate Professor and Director

D.J. Sahas, BA (Athens), STM (indianapolis), Phd (Hartford), Department of Religious Studies

Associate Professor and Assistant

Director

W. Shalinsky, BA, BSW (McGill), MSc, DSW (Western Reserve), Schoo! of Urban and Regional Planning

Professors

A. Kapur, BA (Punjab), MA (George Washington), PhD (Carleton), Department of Political Science

R.H. Sims, AA Hons. Dip (London), RIBA, MRAIC, School of Architecture

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J.T. Horton, BA (Wheaton), MA (North westem), School of Urban and Regional Planning

R. Lister, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), Department of English

J.W. Miller, BA (Goshen), MA (New York), 8D (Princeton), ThD (Basel), G, Department of Religious Studies

F.M. Naqib, BSc (Washington), MSc (Oregon), PhD (Queer! s), Department of Economics

J.S. North, BA, MA (British Columbia), PhD (Alberta), Department of English

Assistant Professor J.A. Teichman, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto), Department of Political Science

Resource Persons

Professors

Ml. Elmasry, BSc (Cairo), MASc, PhD (Ottawa), PEng, Department of Electrical Engineering

V.K. Handa, BSc (Calcutta), BSc (Eng) (London), MSc (Queens), MaSc, PhD (Waterloo), PEng, Department of Civil Engineering

W.C. Lennox, BASc, MSc (Waterloo), PhD (Lehigh), PEng, Dean of Engt neering.

§.D. Saleh, BA (Cairo), MA, PhD (Case Western Reserve), Department of Management Sciences

G refers to faculty members at Conrad Grebel College

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Course Descriptions Middle East Studies

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