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Topics

Vector mechanics and force systems Equilibrium Structures Beams and loading Centroids and centers of gravity Moments of inertia Friction Cables and distributed systems Virtual work and energy methods

Kinematics of particles Kinetics of particles Systems of particles Planar rigid body kinematics Planar rigid body kinetics Mechanical vibrations Dynamics of mechanisms

Linear circuits

Circuit fundamentals Basic circuit laws Resistive circuits Capacitors and inductors First-order transient circuits Second-order transient circuits Sinusoidal steady-state analysis AC power Frequency response Operational amplifiers Diodes and basic electronics

Fundamental concepts Pure substances Work and heat First law of thermodynamics Second law of thermodynamics Gas power cycles Vapor power cycles Refrigeration and heat pump cycles Mixtures and psychrometrics Combustion

Fluid mechanics

Fluid properties Fluid statics Fluid kinematics Conservation laws Navier-Stokes and differential analysis Dimensional analysis and similitude Internal flow External flow Turbomachinery Open-channel flow Compressible flow

Probability and engineering statistics Signals and systems fundamentals Laplace transforms and transfer functions Modeling dynamic systems Block diagrams and feedback systems Time response of control systems Steady-state error and system type Stability analysis Root locus Frequency response and Bode plots Nyquist and advanced frequency methods Controller design State-space control Digital and discrete-time control

Mechanics of materials

Axial stress and strain Shear stress and bearing stress Thermal expansion and thermal stress Torsion and power transmission Beam loading, shear, and moment Beam bending and transverse shear Combined loading and stress transformation Pressure vessels and hoop stress Beam deflection Energy methods and Castigliano's theorem Columns and buckling

Material properties

Materials science fundamentals Defects and diffusion Mechanical properties Strengthening mechanisms Failure Phase diagrams and heat treatment Metals and alloys Polymers Ceramics and glasses Composites Materials selection and processing

Machine design fundamentals Static failure theories Fatigue design and S-N curves Endurance limit and Marin factors Stress concentrations and notch sensitivity Shaft design Keys, splines, pins, and retaining rings Screws, fasteners, and bolted joints Welded, brazed, and bonded joints Springs Bearings and lubrication Gears Belts, chains, and couplings Clutches, brakes, and flywheels Fits, tolerances, and design for assembly

Heat & mass transfer

Heat transfer fundamentals Conduction Convection fundamentals External forced convection Internal forced convection Natural/free convection Boiling and condensation Heat exchangers Radiation Mass transfer fundamentals Convective mass transfer Mass transfer applications Combined heat and mass transfer