Mechanical Engineering Learning Library
A library we are building, one subject at a time. Subject names, content and order differ between universities, so year groups are approximate. Laboratory experiments appear inside each subject as simulations.
Foundations (Usually Year 1)
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Engineering Mathematics
Calculus, vectors and differential equations, used on real machines.
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Basic Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Motors, circuits and sensors that every machine depends on.
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Engineering Mechanics
Forces, balance and motion: the base of every machine.
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Engineering Graphics And Drawing
Reading and drawing the language of engineers.
Core (Usually Year 2)
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Thermodynamics
Heat, work and energy inside engines and fridges.
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Strength Of Materials
Why beams bend, shafts twist and parts break.
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Engineering Materials
What metals, polymers and composites are made of inside.
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Manufacturing Processes
Casting, forming, welding and how parts are made.
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Theory Of Machines
Gears, cams, linkages and how motion is passed on.
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Engineering Measurements And Metrology
Measuring parts to a fraction of a millimetre.
Core (Usually Year 3)
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Fluid Machinery
Pumps and turbines that move or take energy from fluids.
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Applied Thermodynamics And IC Engines
How petrol and diesel engines turn fuel into motion.
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Heat Transfer
How heat moves by conduction, convection and radiation.
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Machine Design
Choosing shapes, sizes and materials that last.
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Dynamics Of Machines
Balancing, flywheels, governors and vibration.
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Machining And Machine Tools
Lathes, milling and cutting metal precisely.
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Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
How cooling cycles move heat out of a room.
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Industrial Engineering
Making work faster, cheaper and safer.
Advanced (Usually Year 4)
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Automobile Engineering
Engines, gearboxes, brakes and suspension.
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Power Plant Engineering
How electricity is made from steam, water and wind.
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CAD And CAM
Designing on a computer and machining from it.
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Finite Element Analysis
Splitting a part into small pieces to predict stress.
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Mechanical Vibrations
Why things shake and how to stop it.
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Mechatronics And Robotics
Machines with sensors, motors and code.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
Solving fluid flow on a computer, and checking it against experiments.
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Renewable Energy Systems
Solar, wind and hydro power from an engineer's view.