Courses Detail Information
ME3950J – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
Instructors:
Ting Sun;Kwee-Yan Teh;Andrew Yang;Zhaoguang Wang
Credits: 4 credits
Pre-requisites: PHYS2400J/PHYS2401J/PHYS2500J/PHYS2600J,PHYS2410J,ME2110J,ME2350J,ME2400J;preceded or accompanied by ME3200J and ME3820J.
Description:
Lectures and experiments designed to introduce the student to the basics of experimentation, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, error analysis, and reporting. Topics may include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics, materials, and dynamical systems. Emphasis is placed on report writing and team-building skills.
Course Topics:
- Laboratory safety and procedures
- Measurements and error analysis
- DAQ system and sampling
- Strain measurements
- Thermodynamic cycle measurements
- Dynamical systems and vibration measurements
- Wind tunnel measurements
- Tensile testing