Mechanical Engineering

Introduction to the mechanics of rigid bodies; fundamental principles of force and vector analysis; systems of forces; parallel force systems; static equilibrium; analysis of simple structures; friction; geometric properties; centroid and moment of inertia.

Transformers; DC (direct-current) generators and motors; three-phase and single-phase motors; single-phase and three-phase transformers; AC (alternating-current) generators; induction machines and generators; synchronous machines and generators; and DC (direct-current) machines and generators.

Derivation of the transfer function, transient response analysis, stability, Routh–Hurwitz criterion, root locus, frequency response, graphical Bode and Nyquist plots, system design and specifications, error (deviation) analysis and compensation, introduction to digital control and the Z-transform.

Differential equations and modeling; first-order differential equations; solutions of linear and nonlinear differential equations; second-order and higher-order differential equations; modeling of mechanical and electrical systems; Laplace transforms and their applications; solving differential equations using sequences; solutions of initial-value problems for differential equations; partial differential equations.

Definitions; basic concepts: charge and current, voltage, energy, power; circuit elements; Kirchhoff's laws; methods of circuit analysis; network theorems; analysis of transient circuit response; introduction to AC circuits.

Review of particle dynamics, rigid-body equilibrium, distributed forces, moment of inertia, rigid-body dynamics, Newton's Second Law, impulse and momentum of rigid bodies, work and energy of rigid bodies, vibrations

Auxiliary views, temporary fasteners, geared parts, keys, tabs, bushings, wedges, springs — their standards and construction, symbols used for bolts and welding, tolerances and dimensions, limits and fits, the ISO system, detail drawing, assembly drawing.

Measurement errors, linear and angular measurements, tolerances, gear and gear-tooth measurements, measurement of straightness and roundness of surfaces, flow and temperature measurements, measuring instruments and electronic sensors, probes, force and torque measurement, strain measurement, and design of load cells.

Overview and objectives of engineering ethics - Ethical and humanistic theories - Engineering as a social practice - The engineer's responsibility for safety - Responsibility toward employers - Engineer's rights - The engineer as manager, consultant, and mentor - Logical writing of technical reports - Discussion of lengthy reports - Teamwork - Writing style and revision

Hydrostatics; steady and unsteady flow; continuity equation; ideal (inviscid) incompressible flow; viscous flow; Bernoulli's equation; one-dimensional Euler equation; energy equation; principles of force and torque; dimensional analysis; introduction to the boundary layer; flow in pipes; friction in pipes.