Fall 1997 |
Spring 1997 |
Fall 1996 |
Spring1996 |
Fall 1995 |
ENAE 651 Smart Structures |
ENME666 Modal Analysis and Testing |
ENCE756 Computer-Aided Methods in Engineering ENME673 ENME414 |
ENME684 Modeling Material Behavior |
ENAE655 Structural Dynamics ENME808C |
Spring 1995 | Fall 1994 |
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Topics related to the analysis, design, and implementation of smart structures and systems: modeling of beams and plates with induced strain actuation; shape memory alloys; electro-rheological fluids; magnetostrictor and electrostricter actuators and fiber optic sensors.
Students will write C (and maybe Java) programs to solve a family of progressively difficult engineering problems.
Application of variational principles to mechanics. Includes virtual work, potential energy, strain energy, Castigliano's generalized complementary energy, and the principles of Hellinger-Reissner and Hamilton. Legendre transforms and the foundations of the calculus of variations. Singularities and stability in potential energy function. Applications to rigid, linear and non-linear elastic, and non-conservative examples. Approximation techniques such as Ritz, Petrov-Galerkin, least-squares, etc. Presents the basis for the finite element method.
The goals of the course are to provide students with a conceptual understanding of CAD/CAE principles, and an experience with commercial software tools available for the implementation of these principles. The generic aspect of CAD/CAE software will be discussed, without the lectures delving heavily into specific software packages.
A large portion of the student's time will be spent independently in the CAD lab learning the details of the various software. However, a few packages will be discussed in enough detail to help the students think through the best implementation of their design projects. This is not a course in Computer-Aided-Disign and Drafting (CADD).
This course will be taught in the Mechanical Engineering Multi-media classroom. Special arrangements will be made to provide the participating students with a unique environment o learn CAD software tools which are used by industry. Team work is required. The assigned projects are directly related to industrial applications.
Technical Drawings - Language of Engineering Graphics Design and the Product Realization Process Integration of CAD and CAM Computer Engineering Analysis Software Tools: AutoCAD, CADKEY, Pro/Engineer, Euclid Applications of CAD - Team Projects
Constitutive equations for the response of solids to loads, heat, etc. based on the balance laws, frame invariance, and the application of thermodynamics to solids. Non-linear elasticity with heat conduction and dissipation. Linear and non-linear non-isothermal viscoelasticity with the elastic-viscoelastic correspondence principle. Classical plasticity and current viscoplasticity using internal state variables. Maxwell equal areas rule, phase change, and metastability and stability of equilibrium states. Boundary value problems. Introduction to current research areas.
Advanced principles of dynamics necessary for structural analysis; solutions of eigenvalue problems for discrete and continuous elastic systems, solutions to forced response boundary value problems by direct, modal, and transform methods.
Application of finite element methods to the solution of engineering problems - such as stress analysis, thermal conductivity, fluid flow analysis, electro-magnetic field analysis and coupled boundary value problems. Emphasis is on the application of the techniques to the solution of problems. Basic theory is covered at beginning of course.
Mechanics of flawed structure. Concepts include Griffith theory, Barenblatt's theory, Irwin analysis, energy analysis of cracked bodies, fracture toughness testing, plane strain, plane stress, transition temperature concepts, subcritical flaw growt h.
A survey of composite materials used in engineering emphasizing fiber-reinforced composites but including laminate and particulate composites.
Introduction to crystal structure and the use of x-rays and neutrons to study materials aspects including phase analysis, structure determination, residual stress and texture.