UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2004-2005
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Mechanical Courses
MEC 042 Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering Design Project Lab: 3 hrs. This capstone design project conducted in the graduating year, can be very wide ranging in its scope in the area of Mechanical Engineering, but has to include significant design content. Project topics are provided from which the students select a topic. The course stresses independent and/or group work skills and the synthesis of knowledge acquired from previous courses. The project is supervised by a faculty advisor who is responsible for advisement of engineering and design content. The student will submit a formal technical report and conduct an oral presentation both of which will be assessed for technical and design content, and for communciation skills. Prerequisites: Completion of first and second year, and no more than two outstanding credits in third year technical courses.
MEC 222 Mechanical: Engineering Design & Graphical Commun. Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. Introduction to design: role of design in engineering, problem analysis, conceptual design and analysis, systems thinking, detailed design, design for product life cycle. Technical drawing in compliance with Canadian standards: orthographic and auxiliary views, sections, dimensioning and tolerancing, assembly and working drawings. Sketching and CAD-based methods. A semester-long, team-based design project will be used to connect all material into an overview of real design situations.
MEC 309 Mechanical: Basic Thermodynamics Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.(*2 hrs lab alternate weeks). Introductory concepts and definitions: Thermo-dynamic systems, fluid properties. Energy, work, heat. First law. Cycles. Properties of a pure, simple compressible substance: substances that appear in different phases, ideal gas model. Control volume analysis: conservation of mass and energy. Second law: irreversible and reversible processes, Carnot cycle. Entropy: Clausius inequality, entropy change, entropy balance for closed and open systems, isentropic processes and efficiencies. Gas power systems; Air Standard Otto, Diesel, Dual and Brayton cycles. Engine testing. Prerequisite: MTH 240.
MEC 311 Mechanical: Dynamics. Particles in Motion Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Rigid bodies in motion. Work and Energy. Impulse and Momentum. Methods. Applications: clutch and brake systems. Vibrating systems. Prerequisite: PCS 211, MTH 240, CPS 125.
MEC 322 Mechanical: Manufacturing Fundamentals Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. An overview of manufacturing processes and methods with emphasis on understanding of the physical fundamentals of processes. The course will cover Material Removal Processes, Metal-Casting Processes and Equipments Forming and Shaping processes and Shaping Processes for Plastics. Students will also be introduced to areas of Engineering Metrology, Quality control, and related subjects. Lab periods demonstrate the operation and capabilities of machine tools and devices used in engineering Metrology. Prerequisite: MEC 222.
MEC 323 Mechanical: Statics and Mechanics of Materials Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. The statics will cover rigid body equilibrium. Two and three-force members. Trusses, frames and machines. Method of joints, sections, members. Dry friction. The introductory stress analysis will cover stress and strain, Hooke Law. Axial loading and statically indeterminate problems. Flexural analysis of beams: shear and moment diagrams, bending stresses, beam deflection, singularity functions. Prerequisites: PCS 211 and MTH 240.
MEC 324 Mechanical: Applied Mechanics for Industrial Engineers Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Rigid body equilibrium, trusses, method of joints, method of sections, frames, method of members, bodies in motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, concept of stress, normal stress, shear stress, strain, elasticity, ductility yield, torsion, stress and deflection, noncircular and thin walled shafts, shear and bending moment diagrams, stresses in both symmetric and non-symmetric members, shear stresses in beams, thin-walled pressure vessels. Prerequisite: PCS 211.
MEC 411 Mechanical: Mechanics of Machines Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Dynamics of complex, multi-component systems; gears, simple, compound and epicyclic gear trains; power screws and belt drives; flywheels and gyroscopes. Prerequisite: MEC 311.
MEC 430 Mechanical: Stress Analysis Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Torsional analysis for solid, hollow and non-circular members; stresses and deflections; statically indeterminate problems. Stress transformation; principal stresses; Mohr’s Circle; theories of failure. Flexural analysis; statically indeterminate problems; the method of superposition; design of beams and shafts for strength. Columns: Euler’s formulae for buckling; various end attachments; transition slenderness ratio; the parabolic formulae; eccentric loading and the secant formulae. Prerequisites: MEC 323 and MTL 300.
MEC 431 Mechanical: Advanced Manufacturing Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and the fabrication of materials by various shaping processes. Fundamentals of CNC programming, from manual coding to computer integrated software. EDM process planning and manufacturing economics. As part of the integration development process, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD and T), coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and the principles of reverse engineering are introduced. Prerequisite: MEC 322.
MEC 511 Mechanical: Thermodynamics & Fluids Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. The scope and limitations of thermodynamics, macroscopic-approach heat, work, energy and first law. Properties and state of simple substances and fluids. Control-mass and control-volume energy analysis. The second law of thermodynamics, entropy limiting cycle efficiencies, criteria for equilibrium. Conservation equations for the flow of fluids. Application to one dimensional fluid flow. Precursor: MTH 240. Prerequisites: PCS 224 or PCS 213.
MEC 514 Mechanical: Applied Thermodynamics Lect. 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr (*2 hrs lab alternate weeks). Rankine cycle, steam turbine cycles, reheat and regenerative feed-water heating. Gas turbine cycles, regenerators. Combustion, stoichiometric, lean and rich mixtures. Nozzles. Convergent and convergent-divergent nozzles. Principles of vapour compression refrigeration cycles. Prerequisite: MEC 309.
MEC 516 Mechanical: Fluid Mechanics I Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.(*2 hrs lab alternate weeks). Dimensions and units, continuum fluid mechanics. Properties of fluids. Fluid statics, the standard atmosphere. Manometry and pressure measurement. Forces on submerged planes. Flow characteristics: laminar and turbulent flow, steady and unsteady flow, streamlines. Flow analysis: control volume/control system and differential approaches for mass, momentum and energy conservation. Applications of the conservation equation, Euler and Bernoulli equations. Dimensional analysis, similitude and model testing. Prerequisites: MTH 240 and MEC 311.
MEC 522 Mechanical: Fluid Mechanics Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. (2 hour lab every second week). Fluid Mechanics. Fluid Properties. Fluid Statics. Manometry. Forces on submerged planes. Fluid motion: velocity, acceleration. Continuity, energy and momentum equations. One dimensional flow in conduits. Dimensional analysis. Model testing.
MEC 531 Mechanical: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies Lect: 3 hrs. Stress Analysis. The stiffness method. Thick shell cylinders, interference fits; rotating discs and cylinders. Discussion of the moment-area method and its application to various complex beam problems. Strain energy; Castigliano’s Theorem; application to truss and beam structures. Prerequisites: MEC 430, MTH 309.
MEC 611 Mechanical: Dynamics of Vibration Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course is intended to involve the student in the study of linear vibrations of both torsional and rectilinear systems from a practical standpoint. The emphasis is placed on applications. The subject material to be covered by this course will include single degree of freedom systems, multi-degree of freedom and continuous systems, both forced and free, and will include system damping and excitation. Vibration absorbers and balancing will be treated with particular emphasis on experimental techniques and instrumentation. Prerequisite: MTH 335 or MTH 028.
MEC 613 Mechanical: Machine Design I Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Review of stress analysis procedures; combined stresses; simple Design Factor approach; Variable loads and stresses with stress concentrations; bolts, bolted joints and springs; shaft and bearing design; brakes and brake systems; welded joints. Prerequisites: MEC 411 and MEC 430.
MEC 616 Mechanical: Fluid Mechanics II Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.(*2 hrs lab alternate weeks.) Laminar and turbulent pipe flow. Friction and minor losses. Non-circular conduits. Pipes in series and in parallel. Relaxation techniques and numerical methods of solution. Boundary layers. Drag and lift. Flow measurements. Pumps and turbines. Cavitation. Prerequisite: MEC 516.
MEC 617 Mechanical: Introduction to Controls Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course introduces the fundamental elements of industrial automation control logic systems using fluid power and microprocessor based circuits, standard sensor technology and peripheral equipment. Industrial operation circuits are studied and designed using Boolean Algebra for the combinational and sequential logic requirements. These circuits are constructed and tested on pneumatic and electronic-pneumatic (i.e. Programmable Logic Controller) equipment. Circuits are documented using ANSI circuit symbology and PLC software. Prerequisite: EES 512.
MEC 626 Mechanical: Applied Finite Elements Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.(*2 hrs lab alternate weeks.) Fundamentals of finite elements method will be explained. Direct stiffness method. Application of finite elements to stress, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Trusses, beams, frames and plate elements will be introduced. Applications using engineering software. Prerequisite: MEC 531 or AER 520.
MEC 701 Mechanical: Heat Transfer Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.(*2 hrs lab alternate weeks). A fundamental course in heat transfer including conduction, convection and radiation. Analytical, graphical and numerical solutions for conduction in the steady and unsteady state. Experimental and analytical techniques in convection. Basic ideas in black and gray surface radiation including the effect of geometry. Heat exchanger theory and design, including compact heat exchangers. Prerequisites: AER 421 or MEC 514; and MTH 309 and MEC 516.
MEC 709 Mechanical: Control Systems Lect: 3 hrs. Mathematical model representation of physical control systems which involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components. Open and closed-loop control system analysis. Block diagram algebra. First, second and higher order system stability analysis using techniques such as: Bode diagrams, Routh-Horowitz analysis, Root Locus analysis. Introduction to system compensation such as Lead-Lag Compensators. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: EES 512. Corequisite: EES 512.
MEC 721 Mechanical: Vibrations Lect: 4 hrs/Lab: 1 hr. The dynamic behaviour of vibrating mechanical systems is studied. Topics include: Single degree of freedom systems in free and forced vibration, with and without damping. Instrumentation for vibration measurement. Vibration isolation. Vibration of multi-degree of freedom and continuous systems. Introduction to sound and acoustics, with emphasis on the prediction and abatement of industrial noise. Acoustics of enclosures and barriers. Noise control criteria. Prerequisites: MTH 309 and MEC 311.
MEC 722 Mechanical: Thermal Systems Design Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. The design problem. Systems selection for energy-based problems. Principles of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer integrated in a number of design projects. Equipment selection. Use of commercial catalogs. Piping and instrumentation design for energy efficiency. Environmental impact. Commercial software. Estimating. Economics. The bid process. Inspection requirements. Lab work entails individual and group design of 3 to 4 projects. Project management techniques and creative thinking are encouraged. Prerequisites: MEC 514, MEC 701 and MEC 616.
MEC 723 Mechanical: Mechanical Systems Design Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. The science of design, and the impact of design on society and the environment. Working in teams of 3 or 4, students will complete a series of projects in which they will be expected to integrate efficient production methods, cost effectiveness, modern materials and methods such as fibre composites and plastic deformation. Also, the “best” solution will be chosen from a group of solutions presented to them, based on the above criteria. Prerequisites: MEC 531, MEC 613; no outstanding technical credits from semesters 1 through 4; and no more than two outstanding technical credits from semester 5 and 6.
MEC 733 Mechanical: Microprocessors Systems Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. This course introduces industrial microprocessor systems with emphasis on software and integration. Introduction to Microprocessor-based Systems. Introduction to Digital Systems: Digital Logic and design of logic networks. Microprocessor architecture and structure 8, 16, and 32-bit systems. Assembly language and high-level languages. Basic input/output serial and parallel communications overview of single-chip microprocessors and controllers. Memory design and analysis. The internal structure and design of peripheral devices. Hardware and software timing. Interrupts and exceptions. Use of compilers, assemblers, simulators. Case studies will include sample microprocessor system studies. Prerequisite: EES 612. Corequisite: MEC 709.
MEC 734 Mechanical: Design for Manufacturing Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. This course introduces the student to concepts for successful product design in consideration of manufacturing processes. Principles of concurrent engineering, design for assembly, environmentally conscious design and manufacturing and the competitive aspects of manufacturing will be studied. Methods of assessment for engineering life cycles, manufacturing systems, assembly/disassembly processes in relation to rapid product manufacturing will be examined. Numerous case studies will be reviewed. Lab work will entail individual and group design of three to four projects. Prerequisite: MEC 431.
MEC 740 Mechanical: Environmental Control in Buildings Lect: 3 hrs. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Psychometrics and psychometric processes. Sensible heating and cooling, cooling and dehumidification, mixing and humidification. Human comfort, ventilation and room air distribution. Design of air conditioning and heating systems. Equipment selection. Duct and fan design. Pump and piping design. Refrigeration and refrigeration systems. Energy management in buildings. Prerequisites: MEC 514, MEC 616 and MEC 701.
MEC 750 Mechanical: Advanced Topics in Manufacturing Lect: 3 hrs. Various topics in advanced manufacturing will be reviewed and discussed in this course. Advanced material handling including transport systems and storage systems, lean production and agile manufacturing, flexible and re-configurable manufacturing systems, solid free-form fabrication and rapid prototyping, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, methods in biotechnology manufacturing and advanced methods in quality assurance and inspection will be studied. Student groups will be required to prepare case studies and a major project. Prerequisite: MEC 431. Corequisite: MEC 734.
MEC 809 Mechanical: Integrated Manufacturing Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. This course covers integrated manufacturing from CAD to CAM. Topics to be covered include: Computer Aided Process Planning, Production Planning and Control, Material Handling, Manufacturing Databases, Quality Control, Information Flow and Networks. Robot topics such as, sensors, actuators, kinematics and dynamics, motion control, programming and advanced applications will be investigated. Course work will consist of assign-ments, projects and laboratories. Prerequisites: MEC 709 and CPS 125.
MEC 810 Mechanical: Thermal Power Generation Lect: 3 hrs. Electrical systems loads, peaks, reliability. Types of power plants and interconnectivity. Boilers and nuclear reactors. Steam turbine and gas turbine calculations. Auxiliary equipment: heat exchangers, fuel preparation, water treatment, cooling equipment. Combined-cycle power plants. Co-generation. Environmental impact of energy production. Pollution abatement devices. Economics. Prerequisite: MEC 514, MEC 701 and MEC 616.
MEC 811 Mechanical: Machine Design II Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. A second course in Machine Design, this course will emphasize the art and skill of actual design process. A number of small to medium size projects will be undertaken on an individual basis or as small group efforts. Reports submitted, must include all pertinent design information, including manufacturing, assembly. Strength and control considerations, as well as component deformation, vibrations, system operations and costs. Prerequisite: MEC 531, MEC 613 and MEC 721.
MEC 816 Mechanical: Fabrication and Tool Engineering Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. In the first part of the course fundamentals of tool design will be covered. Open-ended tool design problems will be used to illustrate the design process for jigs, fixtures and press tools. Common fabrication processes will be covered in the second half of the course. Permanent joining processes including welding, brazing and soldering will be discussed. Assembly processes both manual and automated will be presented and design for assembly principles reviewed. Fabrication of semi-conductor devices will also be presented. Prerequisite: MEC 431.
MEC 817 Mechanical: Combustion Engineering Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: ¼ hr. (two 2 hr. labs per semester). This course will cover combustion fundamentals and their application to engineered combustion systems such as furnaces and fossil-fuelled engines, with en emphasis on maximizing combustion efficiency and minimizing pollutant formation. Topics covered will include flame stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, flame temperature, pre-mixed and diffusion flames, fuel properties, continuous and unsteady combustion systems, pollution reduction techniques and safety issues. Prerequisite: MEC 514, MEC 701 and MEC 516.
MEC 830 Mechanical: Mechatronics Design Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. This course provides a focused interdisciplinary theme for electromechanical systems design. Introduction to Mechatronic Systems. Modeling and simulation of physical systems. Review of Electrical and Computer Engineering funda-mentals. Review of Analog signal processing using Amplifiers, Integrators, Differentiators, Comparators, Sample and Hold circuits. Review of Digital Circuits: binary logic, Karanaugh Maps, flip-flops, time, trigger, counter. Real-time interfacing: data acquisitions, A/D, D/A, I/O. Signal conditioning. Sensors and Traducers. Actuators. Microprocessor-based control. Mechatronic systems case studies. Prerequisites: MEC 733 and MEC 709.
MEC 850 Mechanical: Environmental Impact of Thermal Systems Lect: 3 hrs. The course describes the environmental impact of thermal systems such as power generation, industrial processes and transportation. Air, soil and water pollution. Pollution prevention, pollution abatement devices and equipment. Legislation. Sustainable development solutions. Prerequisite: MEC 722.
MTL 200 Mechanical: Materials Science Fundamentals Lect. 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. (2 hrs. alternate weeks.) Atomic structure, atomic bonding in materials, crystallinity, lattice structure. Crystal systems, x-ray diffraction, amorphous materials. Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and phase transformations. Structures of metals, polymers and ceramics. Corrosion and degradation. Thermal and electrical properties of materials. Prerequisite: CHY 102.
MTL 300 Mechanical: Materials Science II Lect. 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. (2 hrs. alternate weeks.) Mechanical Properties of materials, materials testing - tensile properties, hardness, impact, fatigue, creep; failure and modes of fracture; engineering materials systems, interrelationships of structure, properties and processing; structural modifications in metals, polymers, ceramics and composites; strengthening mechanisms, heat treatment; processing and applications of engineering materials. Prerequisite: MTL 200.
MTL 700 Mechanical: Materials Selection for Engineering Design Lect: 3 hrs. Comparison of materials, advances in materials, role of materials in design; methodology of materials selection; evaluation of property data, failure analysis, fracture mechanics, crack growth rate; analysis of material performance requirements; reliability and probability; materials data bases, case studies in materials selection. Prerequisite: MTL 300.