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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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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 and Mr. Parker.

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. (Winter.)

Assistant Professor Daniel and Mr. Parker.

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


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carbon dioxide. The storage and transportation of perishables. The production
of very low temperatures. (Spring.)

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 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.

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. (Fall.)

Associate Professor Hesse.

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. (Fall.)

Professor Macconochie.

813: Metallurgy:

8:30-9:30, M. W. F.

The extraction of metals from their ores, with special reference to the
manufacture of iron and steel. The theory of alloys. Heat treatment of
metallic bodies. Corrosion and its prevention. Measurement of temperature
in industrial operations. Testing and inspection of metallurgical products.
(Winter.)

Professor Macconochie.


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815: Elementary Mechanical Technology:

2:30-3:30, M.

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 and Mr. Gunnell.

820: Mechanism:

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

A study of the action and design of selected machines. (Fall.)

Professor Macconochie.

821: Mechanics of Machinery:

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

Dynamics of rotating bodies. Critical speeds and vibrations. Balancing.
(Winter.)

Professor Macconochie.

822: Engineering and Industrial Processes:

9:30-10:30, 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:

10:30-11:30, 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.

827: Industrial Management:

10:30-11:30, M. W. F.

This is a continuation of 826, developing a broader emphasis in the field
of industrial planning, problems of unemployment and the influence of industrial
economics on the growth of social well-being. (Winter.)

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.
(Winter.)

Assistant Professor Daniel.

831: Theory of Aviation:

8:30-9:30, M. W. F.

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.) (Given only in session 1931-32.)

Assistant Professor Daniel.


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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.

833: Aerodynamics:

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

An introduction to the science of aerodynamics including the properties
of air, streamline flow, principles of flight, elements of performance calculation,
the mechanics of the airplane, airfoil theory and selection, stability, and
many problems involving the above considerations. (Fall.)

Assistant Professor Daniel.

834: Aerodynamics:

9:30-10-30, M. W. F.

A continuation dealing with the more advanced considerations of airfoil
theory, stability, control, and performance. Dynamic loads. (Winter.)

Assistant Professor Daniel.

835: Airplane Design:

9:30-10:30, M. W. F.

A study of both the aerodynamic and strength considerations of the airplane,
paying special attention to the airworthiness requirements of the
United States Department of Commerce. (Spring.)

Assistant Professor Daniel.

836: Propeller Theory and Design:

8:30-9:30, M. W. F.

A detailed study of the various propeller theories in modern use including
the momentum, the simple blade-element, and the modified blade-element
theories; variable pitch, geared, and tandem propellers; stress analysis;
design procedure. (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.)

Associate Professor Hesse.

863: Metallography of Iron and Steel:

3 hours a week.

This is a practice course involving the study of the structure of pure
metals, of cast iron, wrought iron and steel. Thermal critical points, their
cause and effects. Hardening and tempering. Annealing and case hardening
processes. Special and alloy steels. (Winter.)

Professor Macconochie.

867-868: Engineering Design:

6 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.