Introduction to a wide range of computational techniques for engineering design. Modeling, simulation, optimization, design software, examples/projects with emphasis on computational techniques for ...

Friction. Kinetics of rigid bodies in planar motion. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Mass centers and moments of inertia of rigid bodies, dynamics of rigid bodies in planar motion. Kinetics of particles.

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Do prospective undergraduates apply for a specific major? No. Undergraduates are admitted by Undergraduate Admissions of Northwestern University, not by individual departments. Prospective ...

Thermodynamics concerns the foundation of all branches of physical sciences. Therefore, this is a required course for all mechanical engineering students. Also, the students of all other branches of ...

Fundamentals of surface contact: surface topography, asperity contact, interfacial phenomena. Friction theories and wear mechanisms. Temperatures in sliding contacts. Hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, ...

Thin films play an important role in many technological applications including microelectronic devices, magnetic storage media, surface coatings, and recently stretchable electronics. This course ...

Manipulation of matter at the nanometer length scale to produce useful devices and materials. Nanoscale sensors, mechanical and electrical systems, molecular electronics for memory and computing, ...

Introduction to state-of-the-art research in robotics. Robot geometries and kinematics; robot programming languages; dynamics and control; motion planning; machine vision; parts-feeders and jigs; ...

This course will cover advanced topics in the development and analysis of numerical methods for simulation of rigid body motion. Topics will include forward error ...

Analysis of vibrations in single- and multidegree-of-freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations with various types of damping. Response to transite-state and transient excitations. Complex machines ...