Category 01 · System Architecture
Mechanical System Architecture & Machine Design
System decomposition, mechanical interfaces, machine elements, packaging, load paths, maintainability and design synthesis.
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Mechanical Engineering Systems
Mechanical engineering architecture for structures, machines, mechanisms, thermal-fluid systems, vacuum and pressure hardware, precision assemblies, manufacturing, reliability, simulation and physical validation.
Phase 2 · Level 1 gateway + Level 2 architectureVacuum & Pressure Systems remains explicitly owned by Mechanical Engineering Systems. Cross-disciplinary electrical, optical, materials and software interfaces are handled through the Engineering Systems peer architecture.
Level 2 Architecture
Engineering Disciplines
These Level 2 pages establish the controlled discipline structure. Level 3 specialty expansion remains deferred until the parent architecture is reviewed and locked.
Category 02 · Structures
Structures, Loads & Structural Mechanics
Statics, stress, stiffness, stability, joints, structural load paths and mechanically efficient structures.
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Category 03 · Mechanisms
Mechanisms, Kinematics & Motion Systems
Linkages, gears, cams, compliant mechanisms, transmissions and controlled mechanical motion.
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Category 04 · Dynamics
Dynamics, Vibration, Shock & Acoustics
Rigid-body dynamics, modal behavior, vibration isolation, shock response and structure-borne acoustic behavior.
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Category 05 · Thermal
Thermal Engineering & Heat Transfer
Conduction, convection, radiation, thermal networks, thermal control and temperature-driven mechanical behavior.
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Category 06 · Fluids
Fluid Mechanics & Flow Systems
Internal and external flow, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, piping networks and flow-system behavior.
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Category 07 · Vacuum / Pressure
Vacuum & Pressure Systems
Vacuum vessels, pressure systems, pumping, sealing, feedthroughs, contamination control and safe pressure-boundary design.
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Category 08 · Rotating Machinery
Rotating Machinery & Turbomachinery
Shaft systems, rotors, couplings, turbines, compressors, balancing and high-speed rotating assemblies.
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Category 09 · Tribology
Bearings, Tribology & Lubrication
Rolling and sliding bearings, contact mechanics, friction, wear, lubrication and life of moving interfaces.
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Category 10 · Precision
Precision Engineering, Tolerancing & GD&T
Dimensional architecture, tolerance allocation, geometric controls, datum strategy, fits, stack-ups and precision assembly.
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Category 11 · Mechatronic Hardware
Robotics, Actuation & Mechatronic Hardware
Actuators, reducers, brakes, end effectors and mechanical hardware that interfaces with sensing and control systems.
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Category 12 · Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering & DFM/DFA
Machining, forming, additive manufacturing, tooling, assembly planning and design for efficient production.
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Category 13 · Reliability
Reliability, Fatigue, Fracture & Life
Failure mechanisms, fatigue, crack growth, fracture, wear-out and mechanical life prediction.
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Category 14 · Simulation
Mechanical Simulation, FEA & Multiphysics
Numerical structural, thermal and coupled simulations used to predict mechanical behavior and close design margins.
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Category 15 · Test & Validation
Mechanical Test, Instrumentation & Validation
Load, vibration, thermal, pressure, motion and life testing with instrumentation, correlation and evidence-based verification.
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