Principles of Engineering (POE)
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)
PLTW Principles of Engineering: Project Lead The Way Digital Electronics can lead to college credit through the Rochester Institute of Technology. Units of study include: Definition and Types of Engineering, Communication and Documentation, Design Process, Engineering Systems (Mechanisms, Thermodynamics, Fluid Systems, Electrical systems, Control Systems), Statics and Strength of Materials, Materials and Materials Testing, Engineering for Reliability, and an Introduction to Dynamics/Kinematics.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING TOPICAL OUTLINE
Unit 1: DEFINITION & TYPES OF ENGINEERING
Lesson 1.1 Engineers as Problem Solvers
1.1.1 Past, Present and Future
Lesson 1.2 Engineering Team
Lesson 1.3 Careers in Engineering
1.3.1 Engineering
1.3.2 Engineering Technology
1.3.3 Distinction between Engineering and Engineering Technology
Unit 2: COMMUNICATIONS & DOCUMENTATION
Lesson 2.1 Sketching
Lesson 2.2 Technical Writing
2.2.1 Engineer’s Notebook
2.2.2 Technical Reports
2.2.3 Style
Lesson 2.3 Data Representation and Presentation
Lesson 2.4 Presentations
Unit 3: DESIGN PROCESS
Lesson 3.1 Design Process
3.1.1. Problem Identification
3.1.1.1. Design Brief
3.1.2. Problem Analysis
3.1.3. Information Gathering
3.1.4. Alternative Solutions and Optimization
3.1.5. Modeling
3.1.6. Testing and Evaluation
3.1.7. Presentation of Solution
Unit 4: ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Lesson 4.1 Mechanisms
4.1.1. Mechanical Advantage
4.1.2. Simple Machines
4.1.2.1. Levers
4.1.2.2. Inclined Plane
4.1.2.3. Wedge
4.1.2.4. Wheel and Axle
4.1.2.5. Pulley
4.1.2.6. Screw
4.1.3. Gears
4.1.4. Cams
4.1.5. Linkages
Lesson 4.2 Thermodynamics
4.2.1 Units
4.2.2 Forms of Energy
4.2.2.1 Mechanical
4.2.2.2 Chemical
4.2.2.3. Electromagnetic
4.2.2.4. Nuclear
4.2.2.5. Thermal
4.2.2.6. Solar
4.2.3 Energy Conversion
4.2.4 Cycles
4.2.4.1 Open
4.2.4.2 Closed
4.2.5 Efficiency
4.2.6 Energy Loss
4.2.6.1. Conduction
4.2.6.2. Convection
4.2.6.3. Radiation
4.2.7 Heat Engines
4.2.7.1 Steam
4.2.7.2 Internal Combustion
4.2.7.3 Turbines
Lesson 4.3 Fluid Systems
4.3.1. Hydraulic Systems
4.3.1.1 Pascal’s Law
4.3.1.2Components
4.3.2. Pneumatic Systems
4.3.2.1 Boyle’s Law
4.3.2. 2Components
Lesson 4.4 Electrical Systems
4.4.1. Electrical Theory
4.4.1.1. Sources of Electromotive Force
4.4.1.2. Ohms Law
4.4.1.3. Kirchhoff’s Laws
4.4.1.4. Watt’s Law
4.4.2. Metering Devices
4.4.3. Motors and Generators
4.4.3.1. DC Motor
4.4.3.1.1. Permanent Magnet
4.4.3.1.2. Electromagnet
4.4.3.1.3. Components
4.4.3.2. DC Generator
4.4.3.3. AC Generator
4.4.3.3.1. Single Phase
4.4.3.3.2. Three Phase
4.4.3.4. AC Motor
4.4.3.4.1. Synchronous
4.4.3.4.2. Induction
4.4.3.5. Transformers
4.4.3.5.1 Single Phase
4.4.3.5.2. Multi-Phase
4.4.3.6. Electric Transmission Systems
Lesson 4.5 Control Systems
4.5.1. Open Loop System
4.5.2. Closed Loop System
4.5.2.1 Sensors and Actuators
4.5.2.2. Basic Concept of Automation, FMS and System
Integration Programming
4.5.2.3 Flow Chart
4.5.2.4 PLC – Programmable Logic Control
Unit 5: STATICS & STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Lesson 5.1 Statics
5.1.1 Strength of Shapes
5.1.2 Forces
5.1.3 Static Equilibrium
5.1.4 Vectors
5.1.5 Free body Diagrams
5.1.6 Moments
5.1.7 Reaction Forces
5.1.8 Trusses
5.1.9 Bridges
Lesson 5.2 Strength of Materials
5.2.1. Properties of Areas
5.2.1.1. Center of Gravity
5.2.1.2. Moments of Inertia
5.2.1.3. Calculating Mass Properties Using CAE Tools
5.2.2. Stress
5.2.3. Strain
5.2.4. Deflection
UNIT 6: MATERIALS & MATERIALS TESTING IN ENGINEERING
Lesson 6.1 Categories of Materials
6.1.1. Metals
6.1.2. Alloys
6.1.3. Nonmetals
6.1.4. Composites
Lesson 6.2 Properties of Materials
6.2.1. Chemical Properties
6.2.2. Physical Properties
6.2.3. Mechanical Properties
6.2.4. Dimensional Properties
Lesson 6.3 Production Processes
Lesson 6.4 Quality Assurance
6.4.1 Engineering Statistics
6.4.2 Precision Measurement Tools and Techniques
6.4.3 Statistical Process Control
Lesson 6.5 Material Testing
6.5.1. Nondestructive Inspection and Testing
6.5.2. Destructive Testing
UNIT 7: ENGINEERING FOR RELIABILITY
Lesson 7.1 Reliability
7.1.1. Determining Failure Rates
7.1.2. Identifying Critical Components
7.1.3 Redundancy
7.1.4 Risk Analysis
7.1.5 Factors of Safety
7.1.6 Liability and Ethics
Lesson 7.2 Case Studies
UNIT 8: KINEMATICS
Lesson 8.1 Linear Motion
8.1.1. Displacement
8.1.2. Velocity
8.1.3 Acceleration
Lesson 8.2 Trajectory Motion
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