 | The University of Virginia record January 15, 1926 |  |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
800. Elementary Steam Engineering. [Hancock and Macconochie.]
Two sections, 12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A study of methods employed and elementary scientific principles involved
in the production of heat and power from the combustion of fuels
with steam for vehicle. Analysis and design of familiar apparatus and
study of local heating and power installations. (Spring.)
801. Steam Power Plants. [Hancock and Macconochie.]
Two sections, 12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
The economic design and operation of steam power plants. The subject
is treated in lectures with assigned reading and solution of problems.
Each student is expected to produce the design of a plant to satisfy some
assumed conditions. (Winter.)
803. Applied Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The elementary thermodynamic theory of air compressors, internal
combustion engines and mechanical refrigerators. Weekly exercises and
problems in design. (Spring.)
804. Applied Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The elementary theory of the steam engine and steam turbine. Weekly
exercises and problems in design. (Winter.)
806. Kinematics of Machines. [Hancock.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
A study of relative displacements, velocities and accelerations in machine
parts; especial emphasis being placed upon engine, valve and governor
mechanisms. Lectures, assigned reading and problems for both analytical
and graphical solution. (Fall.)
808. General Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The properties of the permanent gases and steam. Laws of thermodynamics.
Standard cycles. Entropy. Weekly problems and exercises.
(Fall.)
810. Automotive Engines. [Hancock.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The thermodynamics and mechanical design of the automobile, truck
and tractor engine; comprising a study of fuels, carburation, combustion,
valves and ignition timing, forces, stresses, balancing, lubrication, electrical
equipment. Lectures, assigned reading and solution of problems. (Fall.)
811. Chassis Design. [Hancock.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A study of the mechanical design and construction of the car and truck
chassis, comprising the support group, the power group (omitting the engine),
the control group, forces, stresses, materials and lubrication. Lectures,
assigned reading and solution of problems. (Winter.)
812. Motor Trucks and Tractors. [Hancock.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The adaptability of trucks and tractors to specific demands of transportation;
the study of special bodies, containers and trailers; examination
of reports of tests and of actual performance, costs of maintenance and operation.
Lectures and assigned reading. (Spring.)
813. Kinetics of Machines. [Hancock.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
Investigation of applied and inertia forces and consequent stresses and
strains in machine parts; with reference, especially, to engines, valve gears
and governors. Lectures, assigned reading and problems for both analytical
and graphical solution. (Winter.)
814. Machine Design. [Hancock.]
12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
Carrying on the results of kinematics and kinetics of machines to the
selection of suitable materials for machine parts, determination of forms
and sizes, lubrication, preparation of sketches, specifications and working
drawings; especial emphasis being placed upon problems in engine design.
(Spring.)
815-816-817. [Macconochie.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
The thermodynamics and mechanical design of steam turbines, steam
engines and internal combustion engines. Lectures, assigned reading and
weekly exercises. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
818. Industrial Management. [Hancock and Macconochie.]
12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
A study of the methods which have been employed to promote harmony
and coöperation in industry. The work is carried on by means of assigned
reading and discussion. (Fall.)
859. Automotive Laboratory. [Hancock and Assistant.]
6 hours a week.
Shop work in overhauling, assembling and adjusting; engine testing
for fuel consumption and lubrication, road tests for best speed and mileage.
(Spring.)
SHOP-WORK
The work in these courses is primarily intended for students having
little or no practical experience, but others are required also to attend them,
individual capabilities and requirements being considered. While in no
sense aiming at the training of craftsmen, the intention is to familiarize the
student with workshop methods and processes, and acquaint him with the
physical properties of engineering materials. The early stages of the training
must necessarily be confined in most cases to simple exercises; but work
having a definite objective is soon undertaken. Opportunity is then given
for progressing a simple machine part, and carrying out the associated operations
of tool dressing, grinding, etc., from its inception in the drawing
office to its completion in the shop.
865. Wood Shop. [Macconochie and Assistants.]
3 hours a week.
Exercises in the use of hand and machine tools, including the saw,
planer and centre lathe. The production of simple patterns. (Fall or Spring.)
866. Machine Shop. [Macconochie and Assistants.]
3 hours a week.
Exercises in turning, boring and screw-cutting. Machine tool operation.
Chipping, filing and scraping. Hardening, grinding and tempering of
tools. Drawing, tracing and blue-printing. (Fall or Spring.)
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