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.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse and Mr. J. H. Robinson.
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.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse and Mr. J. H. Robinson.
802: General Thermodynamics:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Energy transformations. Laws of thermodynamics. Changes of state.
Entropy and availability. Thermodynamic properties of gases and vapors.
Power cycles for gases and vapors. Refrigeration cycles for gases and
vapors. Fluids in motion. Thermodynamics of the steam engine, steam
turbine, and Diesel engine. Theory of the combustion of fuels. (Fall.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
803: Power Plants:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Factors affecting location and design of power plants. Economics of
power production. Costs and rate making. The Diesel plant. Hydro stations.
Cycles and heat balances of the Rankine, regenerative, reheating,
and binary vapor types of power plants. (Winter.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
804: Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration:
11:30-12:30, 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. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
805: Steam Generators:
12:30-1:30, 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:
12:30-1:30, 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
12:30-1:30, 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.
808: Steam Power Plants:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Study of the steam boiler-turbine-condenser unit. Functional relationship
of steam plant equipment. Heat transfer computations. Combustion
and combustion equipment. Feedwater heating and treatment. Pumping
problems. Selection of piping. Piping systems. Electrical equipment and
layout. Instruments and meters. (Spring.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
811: Machine Design:
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
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:
11:30-12:30, 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:
11:30-12:30, 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.
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, Associate Professor Hesse and Mr. T. W. Edwards,
Jr.
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., textiles, 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:
10:30-11:30, 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.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
833: Aerodynamics:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Aerodynamic theory involving consideration of circulatory and vortex
flow. Induction and its effects. Theory of wing sections; of complete wings.
Application of wing theory to multiplanes, propellers, ground effect, etc.
Mechanics of airplane stability and control. (Fall.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
834: Airplane Structures:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Typical airplane structures. Layout to satisfy assumed performance
requirements. Determination of center of gravity. Preliminary performance
calculations. Study of airworthiness requirements of the U. S. Department
of Commerce, establishing critical loading conditions. Analysis of
forces in truss structures. Design of spars, torque tubes, struts, and ties.
(Winter.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
835: Airplane Structures (Concluded):
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
Materials employed in construction of airplanes; their characteristics and
uses. Combined stresses. Statically indeterminate structures. Fused, brazed,
glued, riveted, and bolted connections. Design of fittings and joints.
(Spring.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
836: Airplane Design:
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
Continuation of design begun in course 834. Three-view layouts with
details. Power plant selection and installation. Technique of experimental
methods of checking designs. The student completes design drawings of a
plane designed to give specified performance in the degree of completeness
as required by the airworthiness requirements for aircraft of the U. S. Department
of Commerce. (Spring.)
Acting Assistant Professor Morse.
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.
(Fall.)
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.)
Associate Professor Hesse.
