Mechanical engineering Definition and 553 Threads

I am thinking about being a mechanical engineer but there are a few things I wanted to take into account before I picked this field. First, the amount of available jobs is important. Second, salary. I'm not a money crazed person but I plan on raising a family. I want to be able to pay...

I am thinking about being a mechanical engineer but there are a few things I wanted to take into account before I picked this field. First, the amount of available jobs is important. Second, salary. I'm not a money crazed person but I plan on raising a family. I want to be able to pay...

I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and I found a research opportunity I really want (it focus on Fastening and Joining). I want to take classes relevant to this area, but my university offers different areas to specialize in as an Undergrad, so which one should I focus on in order to take...

Hello, Has anyone here studied Mechanical Engineering but is doing work related to Biomedical Engineering or in the the Biotechnology or Biomedical Devices industry? If so, I would like to ask a few questions. How applicable was a Mechanical Engineering degree to your current work? Do...

Homework Statement A plastic film moves over two drums. During a 4s interval the speed of the tape is increased uniformly from v0= 2ft/s to v1= 4ft/s. Knowing that the tape does not slip on the drums, determine (a) the angular acceleration of drum B, (b) the number of revolutions executed by...

Hello all; I have been thinking about something for some time and could not find it through the internet so i decided to ask this to you. In theory of machines course, there is lambda (degree of freedom of space) in the degree of freedom of mechanism formula. As you already know...

How long would a EE minor take? My future plans are this: Either just get the ME undergraduate degree and do a masters in Systems engineering, or get the ME degree and EE minor and then get a Masters in ME, possible specializing in Dynamics and Controls. I've been looking at systems...

hi engineers i found very rare videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz4lzGv7pbZB-w6Zl_0ERvA1Ro3VeMgdo at https://www.youtube.com/user/MechanicsForAgrEng i hope you like it for science

So I have a couple years before I go off to university but I'm picking subjects to study right now. I'd like to do phys/chem/maths but I feel like I should have bio in case I decide to go for med. However, I'm trying to convince myself that it's pointless but an answer to this question might...

I currently have a bachelor's in physics and I want to get into mechanical engineering. Should I get a bachelor's or a masters in mechanical engineering. I have the opportunity to enter a masters program, but it doesn't seem to make sense to me that they would accept me into the program...

I am going to be entering college as a freshman this fall and planning on majoring in mechanical engineering, but I have plenty of free time until then (~two months) and want to acquire some skills that are essential (or just useful) to the field. I'm interesting in things that would be to my...

Hi, so I'm a junior pursuing a B.S in physics but I'm thinking that might not be enough to make me competitive. So I am thinking about minoring in mechanical engineering to make me more competitive. The thing is I'm not sure if it will even matter in the job market. I want to wait a bit to...

hi all I am asking this question for a friend and I hope some of you will give me the right answer. if someone is thinking about pursuing a career in Mechanical engineering ,does he have to be worried about hand-drawings in case he is not a good painter? or all drawings will be done on the...

Hello, this is my first post on physics forum. I really want to learn to design car parts, from engine blocks to wish bones. From what I've found it seems like mechanical engineering would definitely be useful for a foundation, but I just want to make sure there isn't a field more specific I...

hi all when you want to study Mechanical engineering ,what is the first country come to your mind? is it Germany? if yes then why? is it the USA? again >why? waiting for your opinions.

Can I do that or do I need to a MEng in aerospace? They are fairly closely related. Also, how useful in a doctorate in engineering? It seems as more people get Masters that they are taking Bachelors jobs and PhDs are taking masters jobs. Is this right? Thanks

Hello everyone, I was wondering what is the most practical/hands on engineering specialization in mechanical that would not require someone to stay in front of a computer 8h a day, 40h a week because that is what I've mostly been doing at my internships so far (CFD simulations, excel, tecplot)...

Hello! (I hope this is the right place for this thread.) I have a family member who is in need of some help, and PF has always been incredibly helpful and amazingly insightful with all of my problems, so I figured that this is worth a shot. So, as I said, I have a family member who is...

I'm currently studying a BEng (Mechanical) and was wondering about dual major options at my university. The two other majors that I'm looking at are Mechanical and Aerospace, and Mechatronic. I'm also considering doing a Masters of in either Electrical Engineering, Electricity Market or Systems...

Hi guys! First post :) I`m a 3rd year high school student. Going to college in 2 years. I am planning to study mechanical engineering. How hard is it? I am not very good in math but I really really really want to be a mechanical engineer. Should i still take mechanical engineering even if i`m...

Hi Physics Forum, I know the question is broad, but I do wish for advice on this matter. I will be graduating in one month with my degree in Mechanical Engineering and I was hoping for some guidance based on my education and experience. I have completed three internships and one senior...

Hi everyone, I’m a 23 year old female, currently in my final semester of a mechanical engineering degree. I’ll start with some background information... I've loved physics and astronomy since first reading about black holes and the life cycle of stars in Dad's ancient Encyclopedia...

I want to become an Industrial Engineer,but for some reason i have to attend a specific college that only offers a masters degree in Industrial. What I want to know if it is a smart move to major in Mechanical engineer with a minor in Business Administration and then get a masters in Industrial...

I am a mechanical engineering 3rd year bachelors student. However, after completion of bachelors, i am going to pursue theoretical physics for masters. Next sem i am to work on my major project ( like a research paper). Is there some topic i can work on, which has elements of Theoretical...

am in 6th semester mechanical engineering please suggest me projects which would help me to get into b-schools.

Here's my current story: I'm at CC right now double majoring in Physics and Engineering Science. When I transfer (Rutgers) I will continue to Mechanical Engineering and plan to continue Physics as a minor. I am highly interested in Mech. Engineering and I love physics, I would major in...

I'm looking for something related to either agriculture or bio-mechanics or environmental (recycling for example) or humanitarian engineering. I need something I can do in about 3 month from start to finish and the team includes only two mechanical engineering students with bs. degrees. Thank You

Hello friends, i am a mechanical engineering student. Can anyone suggest new and innovative mechanical engineering project idea? Help please.

Would a doctorate in mechanical engineering help at all? Would one be able to easily find a job as opposed to a doctorate in physics? In addition, which one would generally have the more favorable salary? thanks.

Hello, I’m a freshman engineering student at CU Boulder and I'm currently majoring in mechanical engineering, but I am seriously considering making the switch to aerospace engineering. I had a 4.0 GPA for the fall semester, but obviously that is not with very difficult classes (calculus...

"Newton's laws are the foundation stone of modern day mechanical engineering." Do you agree? Why?

I have been talking on this forum for a while about going back to school for engineering. I've been considering though getting a masters in software engineering. I am sort of conflicted though. I like computers but my main passion is aircraft. Since aircraft are becoming increasingly reliant on...

What exactly is the major difference between applied mechanics and mechanical engineering degree like the one in caltech? Is applied mechanics generally less popular now? Would it be better to pursue a career in physics or applied mechanics?

Hi there, again maybe stupid question but I have no idea about this exercise. or maybe a little clue. i know that v=r? but with the given 40° when i convert it to a rmp it is very small value 0.111111 and the r is 3m or 7m.. Please if someone can help me.. also if someone can help me with...

I am currently a Sophomore in Mechanical Engineering. To give you guys some background, I have been involved with motor sports my whole life (I have raced motocross most of my life), so Engineering was right up my alley, and it has always interested me. I haven't had much trouble in Engineering...

I'm in my third and final year Bs. in mechanical engineering degree .(I need to do a 2 year Ms. to have a BE. equivilant in case anyone was wondering) .Anyways , I don't know where to start with my senior project. I'm interested in the bio mechanics field . I love animals (my dog is my best...

I'm in my third (final ) year in my Bs. in mechanical engineering .( we do a 3 year Bs. and a 2 year Ms. which is the equivalent of the 5 year BE. degree) .Anyways ,I have to present a senior project this year and I want to do something that is related to stuff i care about . My question is...

hey there! Sorry, if my post comes as one those repeated over and over but then here it is: I'm MechE student in freshman year and I'm looking forward to getting started with all the stuff that it encompasses...As such I was wondering what technical skills are required for a mechanical...

I am a female seniour in high school and i really really want to become and Air force pilot. I'm doing rotc and i was wondering what steps i could take when i start college to secure a pilot slot. Would i need flight hours and how could I get them? Also, I cannot decide between aerospace or...

I'm currently an ME student about half way through my Bachelor's degree and plan to graduate in 2 years. I'm older (37) and because of that I planned to get through my degree without doing an internship so I can get back to work asap. I don't mind taking a low paying job after I graduate for a...

Is that possible? Because I am much more interested to do a PhD in Mathematics than Mechanical Engineering...

Hello, I'm currently a master's student in mechanical engineering, only for about 2 weeks now. I can say that my adviser would really like me to pursue a PhD under him, though he doesn't tell me that explicitly maybe because he doesn't want to seem like he's enforcing it on me. He would much...

Hello! This is my first post :D Most of my life, I've been wanting to be a medical doctor. I dumped that idea in 2008 (I graduated high school in 2009). Ever since then, it's been an off-and-on relationship. However, I ignore it because the reason I don't want to be a medical doctor is...

I'm a junior in Mechanical Engineering and while I like a lot of it (the theory, that is), there are also some classes that uses AutoCAD and Solidworks or the like that I really do not enjoy. The fact that I think this is really what the job actually entails makes matters worse. What can I do if...

Hello all, if you took the time to read this thread then I want to say thank you very much and I sincerely appreciate it. My dilemma is this: I am currently using my Post 9/11 GI Bill and attending community college to earn credits towards my new found major of mechanical engineering. I have...

I'm a sophomore at Stony Brook University and I want to be an engineer and I want to make a six-figure salary. I started off doing biomedical engineering and realized it wasnt for me. Then I wanted to switch to Chemical, Electrical, Civil, and Computer Engineering but I'm far behind and their...

Hey guys, I know a topic similar to this has already been talked about, but my case is a little different. I am a maths graduate currently doing my honours year in maths. Just a quick rundown of what this means: Where I live a basic graduate degree entails 3 years of full-time study where a...

I need advice! After graduating college in 2007, I've been in the Army fighting wars and the like, instead of touching anything mechanical engineering. I recently left the service, and was lucky enough to land a job in manufacturing/automations that I'm extremely happy with. We essentially...

So I'm finally ready to graduate next semester with a BS in Mechanical engineering technology. I've been thinking of my options now. I really don't want to be a technician, unfortunately I didn't really know the difference between an ME and MET degree until fairly recently, and then decided I'd...

Hello all; I have a homework 'question' I'm hoping I can get some help with here. For my Introduction to Mechanical Engineering class, we have been tasked with writing a technical paper and there is a portion of the mark dedicated to using social media and the internet to enhance the paper...