MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
800. Elementary Applied Thermodynamics. [Henderson.]
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
Physical units and their measurement. Properties of the permanent
gases, of steam, ammonia, and carbon dioxide. The transformation of heat
energy into mechanical work. The production of cold. (Spring.)
801. Elementary Applied Thermodynamics. [Henderson.]
12:30-1:30, M. W. F.
An introduction to the design and performance of boilers, steam engines,
steam turbines, internal combustion engines, and refrigerating plants.
(Winter.)
802. General Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
The molecular theory of gases. Properties of fluids. The laws of thermodynamics.
Carnot's cycle. Entropy. Standard cycles. Fluids in motion.
(Fall.)
803. Applied Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
The elementary theory of air compressors, internal combustion engines,
and mechanical refrigerators. (Spring.)
804. Applied Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
The elementary theory of the steam engine and the steam turbine.
(Winter.)
805-806-807. Theory of Machines. [Macconochie.]
8:30-9:30, T. Th. S.
Relative displacements, velocities, and accelerations in mechanisms. Energy
equations. Wheel trains. Valve gears and linkages. Crank effort diagrams.
Inertia forces in machines. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
810. Machine Design. [Macconochie.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
The 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.
In addition to the lecture course, each student is expected to spend at
least six hours per week at the drawing board. (Fall.)
811. Machine Design. [Macconochie.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
The design of belt, rope, and chain transmission; friction drives; spur,
bevel, and screw gearing; cylinders, connecting rods and other engine details.
In addition to the lecture course, each student is expected to spend at
least six hours weekly at the drawing board. (Winter.)
812. Machine Design. [Macconochie.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
The preparation of general assembly and detail drawings of a simple
steam engine, gas engine, or machine tool, including the computation of
stresses and checking of sizes.
In addition to the regular meetings of the class, each student is expected
to spend at least six hours weekly at the drawing board. (Spring.)
818. Industrial Management. [Macconochie.]
11:30-12:30, T. Th. S.
A study of the methods which are employed to promote harmony and
coöperation in industry. (Fall.)
820-821-822. Advanced Applied Thermodynamics. [Macconochie.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
The thermodynamic theory and design of the steam engine, steam turbine
and internal combustion engine. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
SHOP-WORK
865. Pattern Shop. [Macconochie and Assistants.]
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.)
866. Machine Shop. [Macconochie and Assistants.]
3 hours a week.
Exercises in turning, boring and screw cutting, machine tool operation, chipping,
filing and fitting at the bench. (Fall or Spring.)
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.
