WELDENG 5038
Transcript Abbreviation:
Intro to Ultras
Course Description:
The fundamental principles of ultrasonics will be covered, followed by the interaction of ultrasound with materials, and concluding with investigations of the major industrial applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Math 2177, 2255, or 2415, and MechEng 2040; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 638 or MechEng 638.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand fundamental nature of ultrasonic waves in materials
Understand behavior of piezoelectric materials and their use in ultrasonic transducers
Be able to model vibration behavior of simple transducer configurations
Gain appreciation for the breadth of the field of ultrasonics, both high frequency and high power
Understand key physical effects of ultrasound in fluid and solid media
Understand unique features of high power ultrasonic systems
Gain in-depth understanding of at least two high power applications
Understand the elements of chemical and biological processing applications
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and elements of vibrations and waves | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Wave types in solids/fluids; reflection, transmission, diffraction of waves. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrasonic transducers | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Physical Acoustics; attenuation, streaming and cavitation. | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications of low intensity ultrasonics. | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications of low intensity ultrasonics - major sectors. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| High power ultrasonic transducers, resonators and horns. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Physical effects of intense ultrasound. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications to metal and polymer material processes and in manufacturing. | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Applications in chemical processing and emerging applications. | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 35% |
| Midterm | 30% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonics: Data, Equations, and Their Practical Uses | Edited by D. Ensminger and F.B. Stulen | |
| Course Notes | K. Graff | |
| Wave Motion in Elastic Solids | K. Graff |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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