MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
800: Elementary Thermodynamics:
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
Physical units and their measurement. Properties of the permanent
gases, of steam, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. Laws of thermodynamics. Fuels
and combustion. The transformation of heat into mechanical work and the production
of cold. The generation of steam. (Fall.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
801: Elementary Applied Thermodynamics:
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
An introduction to the design and performance of stokers, boilers, and
boiler auxiliaries, steam engines and turbines, internal combustion engines,
and refrigerating plants. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
802: General Thermodynamics:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Energy transformations. Laws of thermodynamics. Changes of state of
gaseous media. Entropy and availability of energy. Cyclic processes. Properties
of vapors and mixtures. Fluids in motion. (Fall.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
803: Steam Power Plants:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Theory of combustion. Fuel burning equipment. Boilers and boiler auxiliaries.
Thermodynamics of the steam engine and turbine. (Winter.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
804: Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration:
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
Principles of the heating and ventilation of factories, offices, and other public
buildings. Air conditioning and humidifying. The manufacture of ice and solid
carbon dioxide. The storage and transportation of perishables. The production
of very low temperatures. (Winter.)
Professor Macconochie.
805: Steam Generators:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Modern boiler design and fuel burning equipment. Economic considerations
governing plant location and capacity. The use of high-pressure steam. Boiler
corrosion and boiler plant embrittlement. Control of smoke and dust, and ordinances
pertaining thereto. By courtesy of the Virginia Public Service Company
students have access to the Bremo Bluff generating station (now under construction)
on the James River. (Fall.)
Professor Macconochie.
806: Steam Turbines:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Types of modern steam turbines and their application to land and marine
practice. The economy of the isolated station versus purchased power. Nozzle
flow and results of research on the properties of steam. Opportunities will be
offered for the study of industrial power plants and for keeping in touch with
current development in the power field. (Winter.)
Professor Macconochie.
807: Diesel Engines:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Design and performance of modern Diesel engines. Their application to industrial,
marine, and locomotive service. Fuel injection and combustion. The
gas turbine. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
810: The Metallography of Iron and Steel:
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
The structure of pure metals, of cast iron, wrought iron, and steel. Thermal
critical points, their causes and effects. Annealing and case hardening processes.
Hardening and tempering. Special and alloy steels. Constitution of the metallic
alloys. Equilibrium diagrams. This lecture course will be accompanied by a
practice course in the preparation and heat treatment of microscopic specimens.
(Fall.)
Professor Macconochie.
811: Machine Design:
12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
The application of basic principles to the design of simple machine elements.
Toothed wheels. Screw and worm gearing. Cams. Transmission
systems. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
812: Theory of Machines:
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
Kinematic chains and linkages. Simple machines. Mechanisms possessing
some particular geometrical property. Higher and lower pairs. Velocities
and accelerations in mechanisms. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
815: Elementary Mechanical Technology:
2:30-3:30, W.
An introduction to preparatory and manipulative processes. The production
of castings. Machining, forging, rolling, stamping, and wire drawing. The elements
of welding. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
820: Mechanism:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A study of the action and design of selected machines. (Fall.)
Professor Macconochie.
821: Mechanics of Machinery:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
Dynamics of rotating bodies. Critical speeds and vibrations. Balancing.
(Winter.)
Professor Macconochie.
822: Engineering and Industrial Processes:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
A study of the technique of industrial operations as afforded by local industries,
e. g., textile, silk, furniture, velvet, electric ranges, etc. Considerations
governing plant location. Community surveys. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
826: Industrial Management:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Organization and location. Layout, design and construction. Transportation.
Heating and ventilation. Standardization. Fatigue. Human relations.
Operation studies. Wage plans and incentives. Budgeting and purchasing.
Inspection and production control. Costs. (Fall.)
Professor Macconochie.
830: General Aeronautics:
12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
An introductory course including a brief history of the subject; a complete
nomenclature and explanation of the various parts of both heavier-than-air
and lighter-than-air craft; theory of flight; use of the controls; construction;
stability; engine development and present design; future possibilities;
civil and military aviation; Department of Commerce Rules and Regulations.
(Fall.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
831: Theory of Aviation:
Hours to be arranged.
A discussion of the various types of airplanes and their uses; aerodynamical
properties of planes; characteristics and types of airfoils; explanations
of lift and drag; parasitic resistance; dynamic loads; structural considerations;
analysis of performance; equilibrium and stability; propeller theory.
(Winter.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
832: Airplane Power Plants:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
A detailed study of modern engines, together with performance characteristics
of the various types; a discussion of engine accessories including
ignition systems, carburetion, fuel piping, lubrication, superchargers, propellers,
power plant instruments. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
860: Engineering Drawing:
6 hours a week.
Design of simple elements of machines such as screws, bolts, nuts, keys
and cottered joints, riveted joints and connections, pipes and pipe joints,
shafts and shaft couplings, clutches, bearings and supports, thrust blocks,
engine details. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
861-862: Engineering Design:
8 hours a week.
In this course the student will be offered an opportunity of preparing an
original design of a machine tool, pump, or other device to required specifications.
(Fall and Spring.)
Assistant Professor Daniel.
SHOP-WORK
865: Pattern Shop:
3 hours a week.
Exercises in the use of hand and machine tools, including the saw, planer,
and center lathe. The production of simple patterns. (Fall or Spring.)
Professor Macconochie and Assistants.
866: Machine Shop:
3 hours a week.
Exercises in turning, boring and screw cutting, machine tool operation,
chipping, filing and fitting at the bench. (Fall or Spring.)
Professor Macconochie and Assistants.
Works Experience: Students of Mechanical Engineering are strongly
recommended to spend their summer vacations in the practice of their profession.
Wherever possible, arrangements will be made to facilitate this.
