Catalog Course Description

Comprehensive architectural engineering design project in a specific area of professional practice. Prerequisite: ARCE 680 or consent of the instructor. Fifth year senior standing in architectural engineering.

Required or Elective Course?

One section of this course is required for B.S. in architectural engineering students. But with adviser and others' approval this course may be an elective for other undergraduate and graduate degree programs, but such students should likely enroll in ARCE 662, Water Systems Design, instead. ARCE 681 is taught annually in each Spring semester. It is six credit-hours of engineering design.

Typical Course Topics

• Introduction
• Capstone engineering analysis/design/construction project
  1. ASHRAE Senior Design Project Competition
  2. or other interesting topic/problem
• Hydronics/Water-Side of HVAC
  1. Review of fluid mechanics
  2. Piping, fittings, and valves
  3. Plumbing design
  4. Pumps
  5. Heat exchangers
  6. Sizing heating and cooling coils, convectors, etc.
  7. Steam

As time allows (topics at students' requests):

• Introductions to other tech topics such as
  1. Noise and vibration control
  2. Heat recovery
  3. Thermal storage
  4. Automatic controls
  5. Fire protection
  6. Solar energy
  7. Indoor air quality
• Technical/business communications
  1. Business memos, letters, outlines, and e-mails
  2. Technical report manuscripts
  3. Resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters
• Professional practice
  1. ASHRAE meetings
  2. Professional ethics
  3. Time management
  4. Office teamwork
  5. Professional registration
  6. Employment issues

Latest Syllabus

ARCE 681, Prof. Rock via .pdf file

For More Information Contact:

Prof. Rock

Some Senior Design Projects:

Solar Thermal Energy Systems

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Revised: September 18, 2013