Introduction. Fundamental Concepts. Fluid Statics. Basic Equations in Integral Form. Introduction to Differential Analysis. Incompressible Inviscid Flow. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude. Internal Incompressible Viscous Flow.
 

Introduction. Force Systems: 2D and 3D. Equilibrium, system isolation. Analysis of trusses and frames. Distribution of forces, centroids and composite bodies. Area moment of inertias. Shear force and moment diagrams for simple determinate beams. Friction.
 

Course Overview; course, deliverables, team formation, project selection. Introduction to Engineering; definitions, engineering functions, career paths, engineering profession. Fundamentals of Engineering Design; an overview of engineering design, design process. Problem-solving skills. Creativity in Engineering Design. Origin and Identification of the Design Problems. Teamwork and Team Dynamics, Project Management. Engineering Ethics and Intellectual Property
 

Conducting Teaching Laboratory Experiments on:

Principles and applications of measurement methods and instrumentation techniques. General measuring concepts and techniques. Uncertainty analysis. Analog and Digital Signal analysis . Specific devices for measuring: displacement, strain, force, torque, pressure, flow, temperature, and acoustics.  laboratory experiments and evaluation of mechanical parameters, Effective communication.
 

Background and History. Product Development Practices. Design Practices. Engine Thermodynamics. Engine Performance. Gasoline Engine Operation . Gasoline Engine Parts. Diesel Engine Operation. Alternative Engine Types. Cooling System. Lubrication System. Intake System. Exhaust System. Electrical System. Fuel Injection System. Combustion Systems. Body/Chassis and NVH. Turbo and Super-Charging. Valves and Timing. Emissions and Control. Crank and Cam Shafts, Bearings, and Balance Shafts. Piston, Rings and Connecting Rods. Gaskets and Sealing. Brake Systems and Tires. Interior.

Introduction and History of Railway Design. Comparisons to Other Transport Systems. Railway Operations. Railway Traction and Loading. Wheel-Track Interaction (Forces, Vibration and Noise. Derailment. Train). Track Defects. Train Dynamics, Engines and Prime Movers (Steam, Diesel and Electrical). High Speed Trains. Carbody and Carriage Design. Wheel Design . Mechanical Systems (Springs, Couplings, Buffers). Train Ventilation. Mechanical Problems (Life-time, Failures, Thermal, Stresses, Strains, Elasticity, Wear and Creep Issues). Train Locomotive Systems.