Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering

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Computational Fluid Dynamics: An Open Source Approach

This book includes a discussion of the physics of fluid flow, numerical methods for approximating fluid flows on computers, and then a series of applied test cases. Through a combination of open-source tools including Gmsh, SU2, and Paraview, you can be running CFD simulations on your computer in a matter of minutes without any expensive licenses. A number of Python codes that can be run interactively in the cloud introduce you to the basics of numerical methods and how to start writing your own CFD codes! 

Includes: Videos, test cases, and open-source tools: Gmsh, SU2, and Paraview 

Suits: Has been integrated in AERO 455 Computational Fluid Dynamics for Aerospace Applications 

Engineering Mechanics for Structures

This text explores the mechanics of solids and statics as well as the strength of materials and elasticity theory. In addition to introducing the fundamentals of structural analysis, it combines and applies important concepts in engineering mechanics. Its many design exercises encourage creative student initiative and systems thinking.

Fundamentals of Compressible Flow Mechanics

The textbook is an introduction to the flow of compressible substances (gases).

Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials

An introductory textbook to the discipline of aerospace structures and materials, ranging from materials, manufacturing and processing techniques, to structures, design principles and structural performance, including aspects like durability and safety.