MECH 454: Computational Fluid Mechanics

Professor: Tayfun Tezduyar / 3 hours / Offered Fall / Group A Technical Elective

Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including spatial discretization and numerical integration in multidimensions, time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems. Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization.

MECH 473: Advanced Fluid Mechanics I

Professor: Brent Houchens / 3 hours / Offered Spring / Group A Technical Elective

Governing equations for inviscid and viscous flows. Constitutive laws, simple non-Newtonian flows, and surface tension. Derivation and applications of the equations representing the conservation of mass and momentum. Various forms of the Bernoulli equation. Introductory concepts of computational fluid mechanics.

MECH 572: Aerospace Systems Engineering

Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Spring / Group B Technical Elective

Integration of engineering problem solving methodologies based on systems concepts. Applications to complex, large scale aerospace systems and problems faced by engineering managers.

MECH 591: Gas Dynamics

Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Spring / Group B Technical Elective

Study of the fundamentals of compressible, one-dimensional gas flows with area change, normal shocks, friction, and heat addition. Includes oblique shocks, Prandtl-Meyer flows expansions, and numerical techniques.

MECH 594: Introduction to Aerodynamics

Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Fall / Group A Technical Elective

Development of theories for the prediction of aerodynamic forces and moments acting on airfoils, wings, and bodies. Includes their design applications.

MECH 596: Intro to Flight Mechanics

Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Spring / Group B Technical Elective

This course will examine the basic flight mechanics of aircraft and spacecraft. Simulation exercises will be conducted to illustrate the principles.

MECH 691: Intro to Hypersonics

Professor: Andrew Meade / 3 hours / Offered Fall /

Introduction to theory and application of hypersonics.