Automotive Engineering

  1. Fundamental Principles
    1. Engineering Mechanics
      1. Statics and Dynamics
        1. Force Analysis
          1. Free Body Diagrams
            1. Force Vectors and Components
              1. Moment and Torque Analysis
              2. Equilibrium Conditions
                1. Static Equilibrium
                  1. Dynamic Equilibrium
                    1. Stability Analysis
                    2. Newton's Laws of Motion
                      1. First Law (Inertia)
                        1. Second Law (Force and Acceleration)
                          1. Third Law (Action and Reaction)
                        2. Kinematics of Mechanisms
                          1. Linkages and Joints
                            1. Four-Bar Linkages
                              1. Slider-Crank Mechanisms
                                1. Joint Types and Constraints
                                2. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis
                                  1. Graphical Methods
                                    1. Analytical Methods
                                      1. Instantaneous Centers
                                    2. Strength of Materials
                                      1. Stress and Strain
                                        1. Normal and Shear Stress
                                          1. Strain Definitions
                                            1. Stress-Strain Relationships
                                            2. Elasticity and Plasticity
                                              1. Elastic Deformation
                                                1. Plastic Deformation
                                                  1. Yield Criteria
                                                  2. Fatigue and Fracture
                                                    1. Fatigue Life Prediction
                                                      1. Crack Propagation
                                                        1. Fracture Mechanics
                                                    2. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
                                                      1. Thermodynamic Cycles
                                                        1. Otto Cycle
                                                          1. Ideal Otto Cycle Analysis
                                                            1. Efficiency Calculations
                                                              1. Practical Deviations
                                                              2. Diesel Cycle
                                                                1. Ideal Diesel Cycle Analysis
                                                                  1. Compression Ratio Effects
                                                                    1. Efficiency Comparisons
                                                                    2. Brayton Cycle
                                                                      1. Gas Turbine Applications
                                                                        1. Cycle Analysis
                                                                          1. Performance Parameters
                                                                        2. Heat Transfer Fundamentals
                                                                          1. Conduction
                                                                            1. Fourier's Law
                                                                              1. Thermal Conductivity
                                                                                1. Steady-State and Transient Analysis
                                                                                2. Convection
                                                                                  1. Natural Convection
                                                                                    1. Forced Convection
                                                                                      1. Heat Transfer Coefficients
                                                                                      2. Radiation
                                                                                        1. Stefan-Boltzmann Law
                                                                                          1. Emissivity and Absorptivity
                                                                                            1. Radiation Heat Exchange
                                                                                          2. Heat Exchanger Principles
                                                                                            1. Types of Heat Exchangers
                                                                                              1. Shell and Tube
                                                                                                1. Plate Heat Exchangers
                                                                                                  1. Compact Heat Exchangers
                                                                                                  2. Performance Analysis
                                                                                                    1. Effectiveness-NTU Method
                                                                                                      1. LMTD Method
                                                                                                        1. Pressure Drop Considerations
                                                                                                    2. Fluid Mechanics
                                                                                                      1. Fluid Properties
                                                                                                        1. Density and Specific Gravity
                                                                                                          1. Viscosity
                                                                                                            1. Dynamic Viscosity
                                                                                                              1. Kinematic Viscosity
                                                                                                                1. Temperature Effects
                                                                                                                2. Compressibility
                                                                                                                  1. Bulk Modulus
                                                                                                                    1. Mach Number Effects
                                                                                                                  2. Internal Flow
                                                                                                                    1. Pipe Flow
                                                                                                                      1. Laminar and Turbulent Flow
                                                                                                                        1. Friction Factors
                                                                                                                          1. Pressure Drop Calculations
                                                                                                                          2. Duct Flow
                                                                                                                            1. Non-Circular Ducts
                                                                                                                              1. Flow Distribution
                                                                                                                                1. Losses in Fittings
                                                                                                                              2. External Flow
                                                                                                                                1. Flow Around Bodies
                                                                                                                                  1. Boundary Layer Theory
                                                                                                                                    1. Separation and Wake Formation
                                                                                                                                      1. Pressure Distribution
                                                                                                                                    2. Aerodynamics
                                                                                                                                      1. Drag Forces
                                                                                                                                        1. Form Drag
                                                                                                                                          1. Induced Drag
                                                                                                                                            1. Skin Friction Drag
                                                                                                                                            2. Lift Forces
                                                                                                                                              1. Circulation Theory
                                                                                                                                                1. Downforce Generation
                                                                                                                                                2. Flow Phenomena
                                                                                                                                                  1. Flow Separation
                                                                                                                                                    1. Turbulence
                                                                                                                                                      1. Vortex Formation
                                                                                                                                                      2. Wind Tunnel Testing
                                                                                                                                                        1. Test Setup and Procedures
                                                                                                                                                          1. Data Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                            1. Scaling Laws
                                                                                                                                                        2. Materials Science in Automotive
                                                                                                                                                          1. Metallic Materials
                                                                                                                                                            1. Ferrous Metals
                                                                                                                                                              1. Carbon Steels
                                                                                                                                                                1. Alloy Steels
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Stainless Steels
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Cast Irons
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Non-ferrous Metals
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Aluminum Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Wrought Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Cast Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Heat Treatment
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Magnesium Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Properties and Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Corrosion Considerations
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Copper Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Titanium Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                                3. Polymeric Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Thermoplastics
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Polyethylene
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Polypropylene
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. ABS
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Nylon
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Thermosets
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Epoxy Resins
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Polyurethanes
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Phenolic Resins
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Elastomers
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Natural Rubber
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Synthetic Rubbers
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Thermoplastic Elastomers
                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Composite Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Fiber-Reinforced Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Carbon Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Manufacturing Processes
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Properties and Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Glass Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Types of Glass Fibers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Matrix Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Natural Fiber Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                3. Particulate Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Laminated Composites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Advanced Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Nanomaterials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Carbon Nanotubes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Graphene Applications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Nanocomposites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Smart Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Shape Memory Alloys
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Piezoelectric Materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Material Selection and Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Selection Criteria
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Mechanical Properties
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Physical Properties
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Chemical Properties
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Economic Factors
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Testing Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Tensile Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Impact Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Fatigue Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Corrosion Testing

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