MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
800: Elementary Thermodynamics:
10:30-11:30, 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. Kasakoff.
801: Elementary Applied Thermodynamics:
10:30-11:30, 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. Kasakoff.
802: Power Plants:
12:30-1:30, T. Th. S.
Factors affecting location and design of power plants. Economics of the
electric power industry. Costs and rate making. The Diesel power plant.
(Spring.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
803: Power Plants:
11:30-12:30, M. W. F.
Aspects of hydro-electric power development. Hydrology, water storage,
dams, and penstocks. Hydraulic turbines and other hydraulic machinery.
Cycles and heat balances of the Rankine, regenerative, reheating, and binary
vapor types of power plants. (Fall.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
804: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
The principles of conditioning and supplying air to residences and public
buildings. The thermodynamics of refrigeration applied to the manufacture of
ice and the storage of perishables. The production of very low temperatures.
(Winter.)
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. (Winter.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
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: Ferrous Metallurgy:
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
Ores of iron and their treatment. The manufacture of cast iron and steel.
The theory of alloys applied to the ferrous metals. The heat treatment of
steel. Alloy steels and their uses. Corrosion and its prevention. Measurement
of temperature in industrial operations. The testing and inspection of
metallurgical products. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
814: Non-ferrous Metallurgy:
10:30-11:30. T. Th. S.
The production and refining of the more common non-ferrous metals.
Equilibrium diagrams of the binary alloys. The phase rule. Properties and
uses of the non-ferrous metals. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
815a-b-c: Mechanical Technology:
Section I, 12:30-1:30, M.
Section II, 12:30-1:30, W.
This course serves to introduce the first-year student to the various preparatory
and manipulative processes with which he must be familiar in order
to properly attack the various courses in technical engineering in succeeding
years. The first two terms are devoted to a study of various engineering elements,
casting, forging, machining, stamping, rolling and drawing processes.
The third term includes lectures on specific topics in the engineering profession
by members of the Departmental staff, with a view to acquainting the
student with the various fields of the profession. Considerable use is made
of slides, motion pictures and model material, and one or more visits to industrial
organizations are generally attempted. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
Associate Professor Hesse and Mr. V. Quarles.
816: Machine Design:
10:30-11:30, T. Th. S.
A study of the design of machine elements, applying the preliminary
principles acquired in the courses in Machine Design, Mechanics and Strength
of Materials. The course is planned to teach students to attack problems of
design in an orderly manner. (Fall.)
Associate Professor Hesse.
819: Engineering Shop Practice:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures on various shop processes; time and motion study, job analysis;
etc. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students in Mechanical Engineering
with manufacturing procedures, so that they may be enabled to
enter industrial manufacturing plants, and engage in work that comprises a
large portion of the field of Mechanical Engineering. (Spring.)
Associate Professor Hesse.
820: Mechanism:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
A history of mechanism, including biographical studies of eminent engineers.
The elements of patent law. (Fall.)
Professor Macconochie.
821: Mechanics of Machinery:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
The dynamics of rotating bodies. Applications of the gyroscope to the
steering and stabilization of ships. Shell ballistics. (Winter.)
Professor Macconochie.
822: Engineering and Industrial Processes:
9:30-10:30, M. W. F.
A study of the technique and managerial problems of local industries, e. g.
textiles, printing, etc. (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 Course 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:
11:30-12:30, 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. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
833: Aerodynamics:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
Aerodynamic theory, including consideration of circulatory and vortex
flow. Theory of wing section and of complete wings. Aerodynamic design
of an airplane to satisfy assigned specifications, including balance, control,
performance, and stability. (Fall.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
834: Advanced Aeronautics:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
Typical airplane structures. Analysis of load factors, critical loads,
and forces in airplane structures. Investigation of assumed design in accordance
with the requirements for approved type certificate promulgated by
the Bureau of Air Commerce. (Winter.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
835: Airplane Structures:
9:30-10:30, T. Th. S.
Analysis of stresses in statically determinate airplane structures. Design
of fused, glued, riveted, and bolted joints or fittings. Spars, torque tubes,
struts and ties. Materials and methods of aircraft construction. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
860: Machine Drawing:
7 hours a week.
The work of this course consists of a weekly lecture and six hours a week
in the drawing laboratory. The lectures are largely descriptive of the various
elements of machinery and mechanisms. The laboratory work is
primarily individual, and such topics as spur, bevel and worm gearing, belt
drives, cams, bearings, etc., are considered. Free-hand sketching of various
machines in the Departmental shops, and their layout is taken up, and a
considerable portion of the time is devoted to empirical design and redesign
from a commercial standpoint. (Spring.)
Associate Professor Hesse and Mr. Hahn.
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 after subjection to various forms
of heat treatment. The determination of thermal critical points in straight
carbon and alloy steels. Cooling curves of pure metals and alloys. Case
studies of failures. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie.
866: Machine Design Laboratory:
6 hours a week.
Application of the principles acquired in Course 816 to specific problems
in power transmission, structures and frames, and machinery. (Fall.)
Associate Professor Hesse and Mr. Hahn.
867-868: Engineering Design:
7 hours a week.
The solution of various problems in the design of machinery and machine
elements is attempted. Such topics as the design of a flywheel for a reciprocating
engine, unequal addendum gearing, hoisting equipment, linkages for
replacing cam-actuated members, worm gear reducers, etc., are taken up.
The work is largely individual, with a single lecture per week. (Fall and
Spring.) This course sequence will not be given after session of 1936-37.
Associate Professor Hesse and Mr. Hahn.
869: Engineering Shop Practice:
6 hours a week.
Application of the principles of Course 819 in the Machine Shop of the
Department. (Spring.)
Professor Macconochie and Associate Professor Hesse.
885: Aeronautics Laboratory:
6 hours a week.
Theory and operating technique of wind tunnels. Construction of aerodynamic
models for wind tunnel tests. Wind tunnel tests of lift and of
parasite shapes. Stability and control tests of models of complete airplanes.
Construction and test of typical structures such as box spars, ribs, etc. Investigation
of engine construction through overhaul of typical aeronautical
engines. (Spring.)
Assistant Professor Morse.
