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 Morse and Mr. Copper.
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 Morse and Mr. Copper.
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.)
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.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
804: Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration:
10:30-11:30, 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.)
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:
10:30-11:30, 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:
10:30-11:30, 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:
Fall and Spring, 11:30-12:30, W.
Winter 2:30-3:30, W.
An introduction to preparatory and manipulative process. The production
of castings. Machining, forging, rolling, stamping, and wire drawing. The elements
of welding. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
Professor Macconochie and Mr. Lucas.
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:
8:30-9:30, 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:
8:30-9:30, 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:
10:30-1130, 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 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.)
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.)
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.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
836: Airplane Design:
10:30-11:30, 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 drawing 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.)
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:
7 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.
1 hour of lecture per week will be given. (Fall and Spring.)
Associate Professor Hesse.
