ENGINEERING
Composite Materials Engineering Major
Course Description
Stark Hall, Room 203 (507-457-5685)
www.winona.edu/engineering
Beckry Abdel-Magid (Chairperson)
FACULTY
Beckry Abdel-Magid, Professor; B.S., University of Khartoum; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; 1990 –
Keith Dennehy, Professor; B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S., Youngstown State University; M.B.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute; 1990 –
Maryam Eslamloo-Grami, Professor; B.S., M.S., Shiraz University, Iran; Ph.D., University of California-Davis, 1993 –
Fariborz Parsi, Professor; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia; 1991 –
Saeed Ziaee, Assistant Professor; B.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; 2003 –
PURPOSE
The Department of Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science degree in composite materials engineering. Composites represent a new group of manufactured materials. These lightweight materials, which have high strength and stiffness, are formed by combining reinforcing fibers in a polymer, ceramic, or metal matrix. Over the past three decades, the use of composites has grown significantly in the following industries: aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, construction, electronics, marine, and sporting goods. The future for people educated in the engineering of composite materials is bright.
The Composite Materials Engineering (CME) Program has been developed to meet the engineering needs of the composites industry and is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Graduates from this program will be prepared to practice engineering at a professional level and to enter the composites industry in positions that provide opportunities for professional growth. Graduates also will be prepared to enter graduate-level programs in composite materials and other related engineering disciplines.
The CME Program is the only accredited undergraduate program in the United States that offers a Bachelor of Science degree in composite materials engineering. Majors in the program may choose to focus on the design, analysis, and manufacture of composite structures (mechanical focus); or on the development, processing, and chemistry of the materials used in composites including fibers, matrices and fiber/matrix systems (chemical focus).
MISSION/OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES
The mission of the CME Program is “to serve society by developing creative engineering minds for the world of tomorrow!”
• The Educational Objectives of the CME Program are to prepare graduates who:
a. Thoroughly understand the materials, processes, and performance of composites.
b. Can successfully address engineering problems within a given global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
c. Can design creative solutions to meet the needs of the composites industry.
d. Can design and recommend tests and properly interpret the results.
e. Can effectively communicate views and interact with others.
f. Can work in and function within multidisciplinary teams.
g. Understand their responsibility to the engineering profession and demonstrate it by properly responding to ethical quandaries.
h. Have knowledge of contemporary issues and recognize the importance of sustaining this knowledge through life-long learning.
• The Learning Outcomes of the CME Program are demonstrated by students who attain:
1. An understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics, science, and engineering science and their application in engineering.
2. The ability to identify, formulate, model, and solve engineering problems.
3. The ability to use state-of-the-art engineering tools (experimental, computational, and statistical) necessary to select, analyze, design, fabricate, and test materials.
4. The ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data related to structure, properties, processing, and
performance of materials.
5. The theoretical knowledge and hands-on ability to confidently design components, systems, and processes to meet the needs of the composites
industry within a set of realistic constraints including economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
6. The ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and visual forms.
7. The ability to work effectively in a team environment.
8. An understanding of the proper response to ethical issues and their responsibility to the engineering profession.
9. An understanding of the impact of their engineering decisions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
10. Knowledge of contemporary issues and recognition of the importance of sustaining this knowledge through life-long learning.
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
The Department of Engineering recommends that high school preparation for the CME major include two years of algebra, one year of geometry, one-half year of trigonometry, one-half year of college algebra, as well as one year each of physics and chemistry. Without this background, it is unlikely that a student will be prepared to complete the degree requirements in four years. In addition, courses in industrial technology will be helpful.
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
Admission to the CME major is selective and is determined by the Engineering Admissions Committee. Before students can be considered for admission to the CME major, they must:
• Complete 4 S.H. of English composition, 3 S.H. of speech communication, and a minimum of 38 S.H. of required lower-division engineering, physics, mathematics, and chemistry courses. These courses can be taken at WSU or transferred from other institutions. However, courses with grades below “C” will not be accepted in transfer.
• Must have obtained a grade of “C” or higher in the required courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the required courses. Students will not be allowed to enroll in upper-division 300-level engineering courses until either they are admitted into the major or they are granted special permission from their Department of Engineering major advisor.
PROBATION POLICY
CME majors will be placed on probation if their previous semester’s GPA in courses required for the major falls below 2.0 or if they do not complete at least one course in the major each semester. Students will be disqualified from the major if they have been on probation for two consecutive semesters or for three non-consecutive semesters after admission to the major. Petition for reinstatement will be considered by the Department of Engineering.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
The objectives of the University Studies component of the Bachelor of Science in Composite Material Engineering degree are consistent with the objectives of the WSU University Studies program. However, the University Studies credits required for CME majors have been adjusted because of the courses that students must complete as part of the CME major. Note: Students who receive a waiver from certain University Studies courses must take an equal number of credit hours of elective courses.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES COMPONENT FOR CME MAJORS
I. Basic Skills (11 S.H.)
MATH 160 Calculus I (4)
ENG 111 College Reading & Writing (4)
CMST 191 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
II. Arts and Sciences Core (20 S.H.)
Humanities (6)
Social Science (6)
Natural Sciences (8):
CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
PHYS 221 University Physics I (4)
III. Unity and Diversity (9 S.H.)
Critical Analysis: STAT 303 Introduction to Engineering Statistics (3)
Science and Social Policy: A sequence of 3 engineering courses (3):
ENGR 102 Introduction to Engineering
ENGR 390 Composites Manufacturing
ENGR 480 Design Project II
Global or Multicultural Perspectives (3)
IV. Flag Courses (13 S.H.)
† Oral Flag: A sequence of two engineering courses (3):
ENGR 475 Design Project I
ENGR 491 Engineering Seminar
Math/Critical Analysis Flag: MATH 260 Multivariable Calculus (4)
† Writing Flag: A sequence of four engineering courses (6):
ENGR 285 Properties of Materials
ENGR 394 Polymer Science and Characterization
ENGR 451 Transport Phenomena Lab
ENGR 452 Mechanical Characterization Lab
† All courses in the sequence should be completed to receive full credit in the University Studies requirement.
GRADING METHOD
Except for foreign language courses, all WSU courses taken for credit toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Composite Materials Engineering must be taken for a letter grade. In foreign language courses, students may obtain a grade of “P” (pass) either by passing an exam or by successfully completing upper-level foreign language courses.
B.S. MAJOR - COMPOSITE MATERIALS ENGINEERING (CME)
106 S.H. (No Minor Required)
CORE REQUIREMENTS (97 S.H.)
LOWER-DIVISION (56 S.H.)
Mathematics (16 S.H.)
MATH 160 Calculus I (4)
MATH 165 Calculus II (4)
MATH 260 Multivariable Calculus (4)
MATH 270 Differential Equations & Linear Algebra (4)
Chemistry (12 S.H.)
CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 213 Principles of Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 340 Organic Chemistry Survey (4)
Physics (8 S.H.)
PHYS 221 University Physics I (4)
PHYS 222 University Physics II (4)
Engineering (20 S.H.)
ENGR 102 Introduction to Engineering (2)
ENGR 182 Engineering Graphics & Design (2)
ENGR 210 Computer Applications in Engineering (3)
ENGR 250 Statics (3)
ENGR 260 Mechanics of Materials (3)
ENGR 270 Dynamics (3)
ENGR 285 Properties of Materials (4)
UPPER-DIVISION (41 S.H.)
Mathematics (3 S.H.)
STAT 303 Introduction to Engineering Statistics (3)
Chemistry (3 S.H.)
CHEM 410 Polymer Chemistry (3)
Physics (3 S.H.)
PHYS 302 Electrical Circuits & Systems (3)
Engineering (32 S.H.)
ENGR 300 Thermodynamics (3)
ENGR 350 Fluid Mechanics (3)
ENGR 360 Introduction to Composites Materials (3)
ENGR 370 Heat and Mass Transfer (3)
ENGR 390 Composites Manufacturing (3)
ENGR 394 Polymer Science and Characterization (3)
ENGR 401 Engineering Economics (1)
ENGR 450 Mechanics of Composites (3)
ENGR 451 Transport Phenomena Laboratory (1)
ENGR 452 Mechanical Characterization Laboratory (2)
ENGR 475 Design Project I (3)
ENGR 480 Design Project II (3)
ENGR 491 A/B Engineering Seminar (1)
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
Engineering Electives (6 S.H.)
ENGR 410 Polymer Process (3)
ENGR 420 Manufacturing Systems Analysis (3)
ENGR 430 Rheology (3)
ENGR 460 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3)
ENGR 485 Advanced Microscopic Techniques (3)
ENGR 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Non-Engineering Electives (3 S.H.)
CHEM 411 Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers (3)
CHEM 412 Physical Chemistry I (3)
MATH 340 Advanced Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 420 Numerical Analysis (4)
STAT 321 Industrial Design of Experiments I (3)
PHYS 330 Electronics (4)
PHYS 420 Control Theory (3)
GENERALIZED CLASS SCHEDULE
Freshman Year- Fall (17 S.H.)
ENGR 102 Introduction to Engineering (2)
MATH 160 Calculus I (4)
CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry I (4)
ENG 111 College Reading and Writing (4)
University Studies (3)
Spring (17 S.H.)
CHEM 213 Principles of Chemistry II (4)
ENGR 182 Engineering Graphics and Design (2)
MATH 165 Calculus II (4)
PHYS 221 University Physics I (4)
CMST 191 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
Sophomore Year - Fall (18 S.H.)
ENGR 210 Computer Applications in Engineering (3)
ENGR 250 Statics (3)
CHEM 340 Organic Chemistry Survey (4)
MATH 260 Multivariable Calculus (4)
PHYS 222 University Physics II (4)
Spring (17 S.H.)
MATH 270 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4)
ENGR 260 Mechanics of Materials (3)
ENGR 270 Dynamics (3)
ENGR 285 Properties of Materials (4)
University Studies (3)
Junior Year - Fall (15 S.H.)
ENGR 300 Thermodynamics (3)
ENGR 350 Fluid Mechanics (3)
ENGR 360 Introduction to Composite Materials (3)
STAT 303 Introduction to Engineering Statistics (3)
CHEM 410 Polymer Chemistry (3)
Spring (15 S.H.)
ENGR 370 Heat and Mass Transfer (3)
ENGR 390 Composites Manufacturing (3)
ENGR 394 Polymer Science and Characterization (3)
PHYS 302 Electrical Circuits and System (3)
Technical Elective (3)
Senior Year - Fall (15 S.H.)
ENGR 401 Engineering Economics (1)
ENGR 450 Mechanics of Composites (3)
ENGR 452 Mechanical Characterization Laboratory (2)
ENGR 475 Design Project I (3)
ENGR 491A Engineering Seminar (0)
University Studies (3)
University Studies (3)
Spring (14 S.H.)
ENGR 451 Transport Phenomena Laboratory (1)
ENGR 480 Design Project II (3)
ENGR 491B Engineering Seminar (1)
Technical Elective (3)
Technical Elective (3)
University Studies (3)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (ENGR)
All engineering courses are to be taken for grade only. All courses are offered at least once a year except where indicated otherwise.
102 - Introduction to Engineering (2 S.H.)
Overview of engineering and various engineering disciplines with emphasis on composite materials engineering, introductory hands-on experience with composites, elementary concepts of engineering science, ethical aspects of engineering, safety and environmental issues regarding the use of chemicals, machine shop technology. Grade only.
103 - Understanding Engineering (for non-majors) (2 S.H.)
This course is for non-engineers who want to learn what it is like to be an engineer. The topics covered in this course include engineering design, ethics, intellectual property, personal and environmental safety, and principles of engineering. Grade only.
182 - Engineering Graphics and Design (2 S.H. )
A lecture-laboratory course. Engineering design process. Visualization and design communication. Engineering drawing standards and conventions. Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software are used throughout the course. Sectional views, auxiliary views, dimensioning, tolerancing, and reading of drawings. Grade only.
210 - Computer Applications in Engineering (3 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Formulate an overall solution algorithm and solve engineering and scientific problems utilizing spreadsheets, programming language(s), and mathematical software. Topics include engineering and scientific problems that employ statistics, algebra, calculus, linear algebra, optimization, and image processing in their solutions. Use of computers as a mean for technical communication is stressed. Prerequisite: MATH 160. Grade only.
250 - Statics (3 S.H.)
Force systems and equilibrium. Applications to simple trusses, frames and machines; distributed loads; properties of areas and masses; laws of friction. Designed to develop the ability to analyze and solve engineering problems. Prerequisites: MATH 160 and PHYS 221. Grade only.
260 - Mechanics of Materials (3 S.H.)
Concept of stress and strain, internal reactions (stresses and strains) to external load for axially loaded prismatic structural member; torsion members and beams; deformation and buckling of structural and machine elements. Statically determinate and statically indeterminate problems. Prerequisites: ENGR 250 and MATH 165. Grade only.
270 - Dynamics (3 S.H.)
Kinematics: translation, rotational, plane motion and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies. Planar kinematics of rigid bodies. Kinetics of particles and rigid bodies by methods of force-mass-acceleration, work energy, impulse and momentum, introduction to vibrations. Prerequisites: ENGR 250, PHYS 222 and credit or concurrent registration in MATH 270. Grade only.
285 - Properties of Materials (4 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Introduction to structure-property relationships of engineering materials. Classification of materials, atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures, imperfection in solids, stress-strain behavior and hardness of metals, phase diagrams, structure and properties of ceramics, polymer structures, stress-strain behavior of polymers, and corrosion of materials. Laboratory: crystal structures; X-ray diffraction; determination of tensile, hardness, microhardness, microstructure, and corrosion properties of metallic materials. Technical writing is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and CHEM 213. Grade only.
300 - Thermodynamics (3 S.H.)
Basic concepts, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics, properties and phase changes of pure substances, ideal gases, energy analysis of closed and open systems, enthalpy, entropy, reversibility, and Carnot and gas power cycles. Prerequisite: PHYS 222. Grade only.
350 - Fluid Mechanics (3 S.H.)
Pressure and flow measurements, hydrostatic force, continuity and momentum equations, flow in conduits, velocity distribution, drag force, pump calculations, flow through porous media. Prerequisite: MATH 270. Grade only.
360 - Introduction to Composite Materials (3 S.H.)
Basic concepts and definitions of composite materials. Fabrication, structure, properties, and applications of fibrous materials. Structure and properties of polymer matrix, metal matrix, and ceramic matrix materials. Study of interface between fiber and matrix. Fabrication methods, properties and applications of polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, and carbon/carbon composites. Prerequisites: ENGR 285 and credit or concurrent registration in CHEM 340 or CHEM 410. Grade only.
370 - Heat and Mass Transfer (3 S.H.)
Conduction, convection, radiation, energy equation, design and analysis of heat exchanger, boiling and condensation heat transfer, Fick’s Law, molecular diffusion in solids, gases and liquids, and mass balance. Prerequisite: ENGR 350. Grade only.
390 - Composites Manufacturing (3 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. General manufacturing issues including flow of a product through a manufacturing firm, environmental, health and safety issues, and learning curve. Fabrication processes for polymeric and non-polymeric composite materials. Prerequisite: ENGR 360. Grade only.
394 - Polymer Science and Characterization (3 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Investigate and determine thermal and physical properties of thermoplastics, thermosets, and their blends to get insight into their thermodynamic state and morphology. Correlate kinetics of cure to macroscopic behavior of thermosets. Theories discussed in the course include group contribution technique, polymer miscibility, and phase separation. Technical writing is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites: CHEM 340 and ENGR 285. Grade only.
401 - Engineering Economics (1 S.H.)
Fundamentals of engineering economics and its relationship to the engineering design process. Topics include interest and time value of money; annual, discrete, and continuous compounding; rate of return, payback period, and investment alternatives. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in ENGR 475. Grade only.
410 - Polymer Processing (3 S.H.)
Chemical and physical properties of polymers, additives, mixing and compounding, rheology of polymer melts, continuity, energy, and momentum equations, qualitative description and quantitative modeling of: extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, injection molding, compression molding, and rotational molding processes. Recycling. Prerequisite: ENGR 350. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.
420 - Manufacturing Systems Analysis (3 S.H.)
Evolution of the manufacturing system. Functions and interactions in a manufacturing system. Analytical tools used in evaluating a manufacturing system. Simulation as a tool for analyzing a manufacturing system. Prerequisite: ENGR 390. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.
430 - Rheology (3 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Stress and strain, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, rheological equations of state, viscometric flows, viscoelasticity, fluid mechanics of rheometry, plastic melt and suspension rheology. Prerequisite: ENGR 350. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.
450 - Mechanics of Composites (3 S.H.)
Micromechanics of composite materials. Behavior and mechanical properties of unidirectional composites. Study of failure modes, hygrothermal and transport properties. Stress transfer, stiffness and strength properties of short fiber composites. Generalized Hooke’s Law and stress-strain relations of an orthotropic lamina. Stiffness and strength criteria of orthotropic composite materials. Laminated Plate Theory. Composites Design. Prerequisites: MATH 270, ENGR 260 and ENGR 360. Grade only.
451 - Transport Phenomena Laboratory (1 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Theories of pressure, flow, and temperature measurements. Experiments in momentum, heat and mass transfer. Prerequisites: ENGR 350, ENGR 370 and STAT 303. Grade only.
452 - Mechanical Characterization Laboratory (2 S.H. )
A lecture-laboratory course. Experimental characterization of composite materials, including density of fibers, fiber content, tension, compression, flexure, in-plane shear, interlaminar shear, fatigue and impact properties of composite materials. Effect of stress concentration in composites. Lamina thermoelastic and off-axis response, and nondestructive evaluations of composites. Prerequisites: STAT 303, ENGR 260 and ENGR 360. Grade only.
460 - Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3 S.H.)
Theory and practice of the finite element method with emphasis on stress analysis in two dimensions by means of assumed displacement fields. Direct stiffness method, variational method, isoperimetric formulations, shell and composite elements formulations, algorithms for construction and solution of the governing equations, numerical errors and convergence, modeling and programming. Prerequisites: ENGR 260, MATH 270 and ENGR 210. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.
475/480 - Design Project I/II (3 S.H. each)
Develop product from requirements definition through prototype fabrication. Includes definition of product requirements, development of product and tooling design, analysis, definition of fabrication process, development of quality assurance plan, fabrication of prototype, inspection and testing. Work is performed in student teams. Prerequisite: ENGR 390. Grade only.
485 - Advanced Microscopic Techniques (3 S.H.)
A lecture-laboratory course. Theory and the use of scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes; theory of field ion microscopes, atomic force microscopes, and scanning tunneling microscopes. Comparisons are made to optical microscopy. Explores the relationships between chemistry, microscopic structure and properties of engineering materials. Qualitative and semi-quantitative X-ray microanalysis of metal matrix composites. Emphasis on technical writing of laboratory reports. Prerequisite: ENGR 360. Grade only. Offered a minimum of once every two years.
491 A/B Engineering Seminar (1 S.H.)
Varying topics seminar class. Students are required to give presentations on topics pertinent to engineering. Also includes guest speakers from the engineering profession. Students must take 491A in order to receive credit for 491B. Grade only.
499 - Independent Study (1-3 S.H.)
Designed for the undergraduate student who wishes to engage in research. Subject and credit to be arranged with instructor. Requires the approval of the Department of Engineering. Grade only.
