ME 101 Lecture Notes 2

ME 101
Introduction to Mechanical
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
2
Lecture Notes by
2016 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Çevik
İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University
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What is Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies the
principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for the
design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical
systems.
• It is the branch of engineering that involves the design,

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production, and operation of machinery.
• It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines.

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• Mechanical engineers analyze their work using the principles
of motion, energy, and force — ensuring that designs function
safely, efficiently, and reliably, all at a competitive cost.
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Mechanical engineers use these core principles along with tools
like computer-aided design, and product lifecycle management to
design and analyze manufacturing plants,
industrial equipment and machinery,
heating and cooling systems,
transport systems,
aircraft, watercraft,
robotics, medical devices,
weapons, and others.
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What do mechanical engineers do?

• Mechanical engineering combines creativity, knowledge and
analytical tools to complete the difficult task of shaping an
idea into reality.
• This transformation happens at the personal scale, affecting

human lives on a level we can reach out and touch like
robotic prostheses.
• It happens on the local scale, affecting people in community-

level spaces, like with rapid interconnected microgrids.
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• And it happens on bigger scales, like with advanced power

systems, through engineering that operates nationwide or
across the globe.
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Disciplines within mechanical engineering

Disciplines within mechanical engineering
include but are not limited to:
 Acoustics  Design
 Aerospace  Energy
 Automation  Ergonomics
 Automotive  Human health
 Autonomous Systems  Manufacturing and additive
 Biotechnology manufacturing
 Composites  Mechanics
 Computer Aided Design (CAD)  Nanotechnology
 Control Systems  Production planning
 Cyber security  Robotics
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 Structural analysis

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What do mechanical engineers do?

• Mechanical engineers have an enormous range of opportunity
and their education mirrors this breadth of subjects.
• Technology itself has also shaped how mechanical

engineers work and the suite of tools has grown
quite powerful in recent decades.
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is an umbrella term that

covers everything from typical CAD techniques to computer-
aided manufacturing to computer-aided engineering, involving
finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics
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(CFD). These tools and others have further broadened the

horizons of mechanical engineering.

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Mechanical Engineering Fields - 1

• In statics, research focuses on how forces are
transmitted to and throughout a structure.
• Once a system is in motion, mechanical

engineers look at dynamics, or what
velocities, accelerations and
resulting forces come into play.
• Kinematics then examines how a mechanism

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behaves as it moves through its range of

motion.

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• Materials science delves into determining
the best materials for different
applications.
• A part of that is materials strength —

testing support loads, stiffness, brittleness
and other properties — which is essential
for many construction, automobile, and
medical materials.
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• How energy gets converted into useful power is the
heart of thermodynamics, as well as determining
what energy is lost in the process.
• One specific kind of energy, heat transfer, is crucial in

many applications and requires gathering and
analyzing temperature data and distributions.
• Fluid mechanics, which also has a variety of

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applications, looks at many properties including

pressure drops from fluid flow and aerodynamic drag
forces.
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• Manufacturing is an important step in mechanical
engineering. Within the field, researchers investigate the
best processes to make manufacturing more efficient.
• Laboratory methods focus on improving how to measure

both thermal and mechanical engineering products and
processes.
• Likewise, machine design develops equipment-scale

processes while electrical engineering focuses on circuitry.
• All this equipment produces vibrations, another field of

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mechanical engineering, in which researchers study how to

predict and control vibrations.
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• Engineering economics makes mechanical designs

relevant and usable in the real world by estimating
manufacturing and life cycle costs of materials, designs,
and other engineered products.
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Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements
• Mechanical engineering isn’t all about numbers, calculations,

computers, gears, and grease. At its heart, the profession is
driven by the desire to advance society through technology.
• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) surveyed

its members to identify the major accomplishments of
mechanical engineers. This professional society is the primary
organization that represents and serves the mechanical
engineering community in the United States and internationally.
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• This top ten list of achievements can help you better understand
who mechanical engineers are and appreciate the contributions
they have made to your world.
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10. Codes and Standards

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9. Bioengineering
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8. Computer-aided engineering technology

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7. Air conditioning and refrigeration

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6. Integrated-circuit mass production

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5. The airplane
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4. Agricultural mechanization
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3. Power generation
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2. The Apollo program

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1. The automobile
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1. The automobile
2. The Apollo program
3. Power generation
4. Agricultural mechanization
5. The airplane
6. Integrated-circuit mass production
7. Air conditioning and refrigeration
8. Computer-aided engineering technology
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9. Bioengineering
10. Codes and standards

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What will you study as a ME student?

• Forces, motion, structures: statics, dynamics, kinematics,
mechanics of solids and fluids.
• Energy: thermodynamics, heat transfer
• Materials: materials engineering & processing, manufacturing.
• Machines: graphics, design, machine elements, controls.
• Economics: engineering economic analysis, cost engineering.
• Human and Social Studies: arts, humanities, social sciences,
history, government, ethics, law.
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• Overall foundation: math, physics, chemistry, biology, analysis

skills, communication skills, computation skills.

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What skills do Mechanical Engineers need?

• The essence of engineering is problem solving.
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What skills do Mechanical Engineers need?
• The essence of engineering is problem solving.
• With this at its core, mechanical engineering also requires

applied creativity — a hands on understanding of the work
involved — along with strong interpersonal skills like
networking, leadership, and conflict management.
• Creating a product is only part of the equation; knowing how

to work with people, ideas, data, and economics fully makes
a mechanical engineer.
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What tasks do Mechanical Engineers do?

Careers in mechanical engineering call for a variety of tasks.
 Conceptual design  Measurements

 Analysis  Data Interpretation
 Presentations and report writing  Developmental design
 Multidisciplinary teamwork  Research
 Concurrent engineering  Analysis (FEA and CFD)
 Benchmarking the competition  Working with suppliers
 Project management  Sales
 Prototyping  Consulting
 Testing  Customer service
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The future of Mechanical Engineering
• Breakthroughs in materials and analytical tools have opened

new frontiers for mechanical engineers.
• Nanotechnology, biotechnology, composites, computational

fluid dynamics (CFD), and acoustical engineering have all
expanded the mechanical engineering toolbox.
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• Nanotechnology allows for the engineering of materials on the
smallest of scales. With the ability to design and manufacture
down to the elemental level, the possibilities for objects grows
immensely.
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• Composites are another area where the manipulation of
materials allows for new manufacturing opportunities. By
combining materials with different characteristics in innovative
ways, the best of each material can be employed and new
solutions found.
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• CFD gives mechanical engineers the opportunity to study
complex fluid flows analyzed with algorithms. This allows for the
modeling of situations that would previously have been
impossible.
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• Acoustical engineering examines vibration and sound, providing
the opportunity to reduce noise in devices and increase efficiency
in everything from biotechnology to architecture.
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Engineering Student Outcomes

according to ABET
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
analyze and interpret data
c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
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• ABET: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., is a non-governmental

organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in "applied science, computing,
engineering, and engineering technology".
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according to ABET
d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) an ability to communicate effectively
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according to ABET
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of

engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-
long learning
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
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engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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according to ABET
• Outcomes (a) and (b) are attained by learning the core engineering science and
mathematics fundamentals throughout the mechanical engineering curriculum.
• Outcomes (c), (h), and (j) will also be part of other mechanical engineering
courses, including upper-level design courses.
• Some of the computer-aided design and manufacturing tools are relevant to

outcome (k).
• Outcomes (e) and (g) are critical to preparing you to be a successful

engineering professional, ready to design, create, innovate, study, analyze,
produce, and impact lives in a dynamic and global society.
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• You will have opportunities to develop skills and understanding to address

outcomes (d), (f ), and (g) throughout your curriculum.

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Professional Organizations
• Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects –

UCTEA
• (Türk Mühendis ve Mimar Odaları Birliği – TMMOB)
• Chamber of Mechanical Engineers

• Makina Mühendisleri Odası – MMO
• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME

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Professional NGOs
• Mimar ve Mühendisler Grubu – MMG

• Türk Mühendisler Birliği Derneği – TMBD
• Yeryüzü Mühendisleri
• Demokrat Mühendisler
• Türk Müşavir Mühendisler ve Mimarlar Birliği
• Türk Tesisat Mühendisleri Derneği
• …
• …
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Student Societies in IKCU

• Enerji
• Genç Girişimciler
• Genç Mucitler
• Velespit
• Robot Teknolojileri
• Tiyatro
• Yelken
• Fotoğrafçılık ve Sinema
• …
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• You are highly encouraged to get involved with

a student society
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References
• http://www.abet.org/
• https://www.asme.org/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineering
• http://www.mtu.edu/mechanical/engineering/
• http://me.columbia.edu/what-mechanical-engineering
• https://www.me.washington.edu/prospective/whatisme.html
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ME 101

What is Mechanical Engineering

• It is the branch of engineering that involves the design,

production, and operation of machinery.

• It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines.

What is Mechanical Engineering

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

What is Mechanical Engineering

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

What do mechanical engineers do?

• This transformation happens at the personal scale, affecting

• It happens on the local scale, affecting people in community-

• And it happens on bigger scales, like with advanced power

Disciplines within mechanical engineering

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

What do mechanical engineers do?

• Technology itself has also shaped how mechanical

• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) is an umbrella term that

(CFD). These tools and others have further broadened the

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Fields - 1

• Once a system is in motion, mechanical

• Kinematics then examines how a mechanism

behaves as it moves through its range of

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Fields - 2

• A part of that is materials strength —

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Fields - 3

• One specific kind of energy, heat transfer, is crucial in

• Fluid mechanics, which also has a variety of

applications, looks at many properties including

Mechanical Engineering Fields - 4

• Laboratory methods focus on improving how to measure

• Likewise, machine design develops equipment-scale

• All this equipment produces vibrations, another field of

mechanical engineering, in which researchers study how to

Mechanical Engineering Fields - 5

• Engineering economics makes mechanical designs

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

• Mechanical engineering isn’t all about numbers, calculations,

• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) surveyed

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

10. Codes and Standards

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

8. Computer-aided engineering technology

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

7. Air conditioning and refrigeration

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

6. Integrated-circuit mass production

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements

İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering’s Top Ten Achievements