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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Engineering Mechanics

A Department of the College of Engineering

Undergraduate Courses Administered by Engineering Mechanics

  • 220 Statics, 3 cr. Fundamental concepts, equilibrium of force systems, analysis of simple frames and trusses. Centroid and moments of inertia and friction. For students in architecture and construction management. Prereq: Math 106.

  • 223 Engineering Statics, 3 cr. The action of forces on engineering structures and machines. Force systems, static equilibrium of frames and machines. Friction, center of gravity, moments of inertia, vector algebra. Prereq: Math 107, Phys. 211.

  • 223H Engineering Statics Honors, 3 cr. The study of bodies in equilibrium.  Vector algebra, equivalent force systems, distributed loads, and center of gravity. The analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. Friction, wedges, screws, and belts.  Area moments of inertia. Honors students will be expected to do more advanced problems and will complete a project related to the principles of statics. Prereq: Math 107, Phys. 211.

  • 250 Mechanics I, 2 cr. Force actions in static coplanar systems with applications to engineering structures and machines. Resultants, moments, couples, equivalent force systems, vector algebra. Static equilibrium conditions and equations. For electrical engineering majors. Prereq: Phys. 211.

  • 324 Strength of Materials, 3 cr. Stress and strain analysis in elastic materials. Use of properties of materials in the analysis and design of welding and riveted connections, statically determinate and indeterminate flexural members, columns. Combined stress, axial, eccentric and torsional loading. Observations of laboratory tests for axially loaded specimens. Introduction to shear and moment diagrams. For students in architecture and construction management. Prereq: ENGM 220 or 223.

  • 325 Mechanics of Elastic Bodies, 3 cr. Concepts of stress and strain considering axial, torsional, and bending forces. Shear and moments. Introduction to combined stress and column theory. Prereq: ENGM 223, Math 208.

  • 325H Mechanics of Elastic Bodies Honors, 3 cr. Concepts of stress and strain.  Extension, bending, and torsion.  Shear and moment diagrams. Principal stresses. Deflection of statically determinate and indeterminate beams. Buckling of columns. Special advanced topics. Honors studednts will be expected to do more of the advanced problems and will be required to develop a report showing substantial mastery of one of the topics covered. Prereq: ENGM 223, Math 208.

  • 350 Mechanics II, 2 cr. Application of Newton's law to engineering problems involving coplanar kinematics and kinetics of particles. Work, energy, impulse, and momentum. Conservative systems. Periodic motion. For electrical engineering majors. Prereq: ENGM 250.

  • 373 Engineering Dynamics, 3 cr. A study of force action related to displacement, velocity, acceleration of rigid bodies. Kinematics of plane motion, kinetics of translation and rotation. Mass moments of inertia, vibrations, work, energy and power, impulse and momentum. Prereq: ENGM 223, Math 208.

  • 373H Engineering Dynamics Honors, 3 cr. The study of motion of particles and rigid bodies under the action of forces and moments. Kinematics of plane motion: displacement, velocity, and acceleration. Kinetics of translation and rotation; work, energy and power; impulse, momentum and impact. Introduction to vibration analysis. Honors students will be expected to participate in team projects related to the principles of dynamics. Prereq: ENGM 223, Math 208.

  • 380 Elements of Computer-Aided Design, 3 cr. Principles and techniques currently used for computer-aided design (CAD). Applications of interative graphics devices for drafting, design, and analysis. Modelling and analogy of engineering systems. Elementary finite element, Bode, and numerical analysis. CAD case studies and term project. Prereq: ENGM 112 or CSCE 150, Math 221.

  • 399 Undergraduate Research and Thesis, 1-5 cr. An engineering design or laboratory investigation that an undergraduate is qualified to undertake. Prereq: Permission.

  • 447 Advanced Dynamics, 3 cr. Particle dynamics using Newton's laws, energy principles, momentum principles. Rigid body dynamics using Euler's equations and Lagrange's equations. Variable mass systems. Gyroscopic motion. Prereq: ENGM 373 and Math 820 or 821.  Cross-listed with ENGM 847.

  • 448 Advanced Mechanics of Materials, 3 cr. Stresses and strains at a point. Theories of failure. Thick-walled pressure vessels and spinning discs. Torsion of noncircular sections. Torsion of thin-walled sections, open, closed, and multicelled. Bending of unsymmetrical sections. Cross shear and shear center. Curved beams. Introduction to elastic energy methods. Prereq: ENGM 325 or 375, 373.  Cross-listed with ENGM 848.

  • 450 Introduction to Continuum Modeling, 3 cr. The basic concepts of continuum modeling.  Development of models and solutions to various mechanical thermal and electrical systems.  The thermo-mechanical and electro-mechanical coupling effects.  Differential equations, dimensional methods and similarity.  Prereq:  MATH 821, ENGM 235, 373.  Cross-listed with ENGM 850.

  • 451 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis, 3 cr. (also CIVE 851). Matrix methods of analysis. The finite element stiffness method. Computer programs. Applications to structures and soils. Introduction to finite element analysis of fluid flow. Prereq: ENGM 325 or 375 and 880 or permission.  Cross-listed with ENGM 851.

  • 452 Experimental Stress Analysis I, 3 cr. Investigations of the basic theories and techniques associated with the analysis of stress using mechanical strain gages, electric strain gages, brittle lacquer, photoelasticity and membrane analogy. Lect 2 lab 2. Prereq: ENGM 325 or 375.  Cross-listed with ENGM 852.

  • 475 Introduction to Vibrations and Acoustics, 3 cr.  Linear response of one and two degree of freedom systems. Rotating imbalance, vibration isolation. Fundamentals of wave motion, vibrating strings and bars. The acoustic wave equation, acoustic impedances, sound propagation, traveling wave solutions, separation of variables. The Helmholtz resonator. Acoustic waves in pipes. Experiments in mechanical vibrations and acoustics. Prereq: ENGM 373, MATH 821 or permission of instructor.

  • 480 Numerical Methods in Engineering Analysis, 3 cr. Application of numerical methods to the solution of engineering problems using computational software.  Roots of algebraic and transcendental equations.  Simultaneous algebraic equations--linear and non-linear, homogeneous and non-homogeneous.  Curve fitting: polynomial, exponential, Fourier series, and cubic spline.  Numerical integration and differentiation.  Ordinary differential equations: initial and boundary value problems.  Eigenvalue/eigenvector problems.  Partial differential equations:  elliptical, parabolic, and hyperbolic. Prereq: MATH 821.  Cross-listed with ENGM 880.

  • 488 Nonlinear Optimization, 3 cr. Methods for solving constrained and unconstrained nonlinear optimization problems.  Practical numerical algorithms based on gradients or genetic algorithms for optimization will be emphasized.  Calculus of variations will provide the basis for design optimization and optimal control. Cross-listed with ENGM 888 and as IMSE 488/888.

  • 491 Special Topics in Engineering Mechanics, 1-6 cr. Treatment of special topics in engineering mechanics by experimental, computational and/or theoretical methods. Topics will vary from semester to semester. See current schedule of classes for offerings. Prereq: Permission of instructor.  Cross-listed with ENGM 891.

  • 499H Honors Thesis, 1-6 cr. Honors thesis research project meeting the requirements of the University Honors Program. Independent research project executed under the guidance of a member of the faculty of the Department of Engineering Mechanics that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field and culminates in the presentation of an honors thesis to the department and college.  Prereq: Senior standing in engineering, admission to the University Honors Program. For more information, visit Honors Thesis in Engineering Mechanics.

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