Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering -Rafik Hariri University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Program Requirements : Non-Thesis Option (21 cr.)

Mandatory requirements (6 cr.)

ENGR 600 - Engineering Research Methods 3

This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods for engaging in meaningful research. The student, at the end of the course, will attain skills in research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management. Throughout the course, the student’s ability to use this knowledge to become a more effective researcher will be developed. In particular, the student will be able to develop a hypothesis about a research problem and develop related questions; frame the problem with the correct research methodology; collect data that accurately addresses the research problem; measure the effectiveness of a solution methodology; analyze data to make informed decisions; provide technical documentation of all the phases of a research project; evaluate feasibility of research proposals; and present data to support decisions in front of stakeholders.

MECH 690 - Capstone Research Project 3

A capstone course requiring group work in one of the emphasis areas offered by the Department. The project is to be carried out under the supervision of a full-time faculty member and culminated in a formal written and oral report (refer to college guidelines related to graduation projects structure and content). Prerequisite: Accepted petition to graduate.

Technical Electives (15 cr.)

MECH 601 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3

3-D Stress tensor and invariants; constitutive models; theories of failure for ductile and brittle materials; plane stress/plane strain elasticity; unsymmetrical bending of straight beams; shear center for thin-walled cross-sectional beams; bending of curved beams and rings; axisymmetric geometry and loading; elasto-plastic analysis of thick-walled cylinders and autofrettage & shrink-fitting residual stresses; rectangular & circular thin plates; circular thick plates; Beam on elastic foundation theory and practice use of Roark’s formula. Prerequisite: MECH 320. On demand.

MECH 602 - Pressure Vessel and Piping Design & Analysis 3

Stress analysis and evaluation of thin-walled pressure vessels and piping components; material properties and temperature limit; design philosophy of ASME Section VIII, Division 1; design philosophy of Section VIII, Division 2; design calculations using Section VIII, Division 1; design calculations using B 31.3 Piping code; flange selection based on P/T ratings – ASME/B 16.5 / 16.47 standards; fabrication, inspection and testing of pressure vessels; safety valves; in-service inspection & monitoring; practical applications; design project. On demand.

MECH 606 - Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Design and Evaluation 3

Material properties; stress intensity calculation; Brief S-N method used in non-pressurized mechanical components design: S-N method used in pressurized mechanical components design; effects of cracks and notches; fundamental of linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) principles; crack-tip stress intensity factor calculations; fracture toughness evaluation; codes & standards; crack growth models, the use of finite element method in evaluating fatigue crack propagation life. Prerequisite: MECH 320 and MECH 421. On demand.
Energy and Thermo-Fluid Systems

MECH 603 - Combustion Engineering 3

Fuels and their properties; review of basic thermodynamics and gaseous mixtures; combustion thermodynamics: stoichiometry; the first and second Laws of thermodynamics applied to combustion; composition products in equilibrium; fundamentals of combustion; applications. Prerequisite: MECH 334. On demand.

MECH 604 - Solar Energy 3

Solar geometry for stationary and tracking systems; solar energy availability and measurement; radiative, conductive and convective heat transfer pertinent to simple solar collectors; flat plate collectors and concentrators; energy storage; project. Prerequisite: MECH 330 or MECH 333. On demand.

MECH 605 - Turbomachinery 3

This course involves the design of turbo-compressors. It includes: Review of thermo-fluids; compressible flow; diffusion processes; centrifugal compressors; swept vanes; velocity triangles; slip factor; axial compressors; stage pressure rise; stage reaction and loading; compressor map and performance; blockage factor; aerofoil aerodynamics; tip clearance; CFD and axial compressor design projects. Prerequisite: MECH 335. On demand.

MECH 607 - Advanced Heat Transfer 3

Derivation of energy and mass conservation equations with constitutive laws for conduction, convection, radiation, and mass diffusion; dimensional analysis; heat exchangers; boiling and condensation. Prerequisite: MECH 431. On demand.

Program Requirements : Thesis Option (18 cr.)

Mandatory requirements (12 cr.)

ENGR 600 - Engineering Research Methods 3

MECH 695A - Master Thesis I 3

Includes a guided review of research literature and/or pilot work relevant to the thesis topic. By the end of this course, the candidate for the MS degree should have established a hypothesis, a research methodology, and a work schedule for the completion of his/her thesis. A brief, written report is expected at the end of the course and should be approved by the research advisor(s). (This course may be repeated only once to accomplish its objective).

Co-requisite: ENGL 217.

MECH 695B - Master Thesis II 3

Continuation of MECH 695A Includes the completion and submission of a research thesis, the quality of which is judged acceptable by the jury committee established in accordance with the College of Engineering and Graduate Committee guidelines. (This course may be repeated only once to accomplish its objective).

Prerequisite: MECH 695A.

Technical Electives (6 cr.)

MECH 601 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3

MECH 602 - Pressure Vessel and Piping Design & Analysis 3

MECH 606 - Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Design and Evaluation 3

MECH 603 - Combustion Engineering 3

MECH 604 - Solar Energy 3

MECH 605 - Turbomachinery 3

MECH 607 - Advanced Heat Transfer 3

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Contact Info

If you have a query about a specific major or application,please contact the relevant Administrative Assistant.

Ms. Alaa Al Lel

Administrative Assistant
Tel: +961 5 60 30 90 Ext. 501

E-mail: da_eng@rhu.edu.lb

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