Brad Hazard

School: Padnos School of Engineering, Grand Valley State University
Major: Mechanical / Product Design and Manufacturing
Co-op: Innotec,
Zeeland MI
Contact: e-mail

EGR 101: Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

    The objective of EGR 101 was to introduce the engineering design process using solid modeling and computer
    aided manufacturing. Several projects were completed that involved the design and build of several products
    using standard industry software and CNC milling machines, graphical communication, 2D and 3D sketching,
    orthographic detail drawings, sectioning, dimensioning, tolerancing, and assembly drawings. The final project
    involved the design and implementation of a cannon that could fire at random targets without physically moving
    it.

EGR 103: Engineering Measurement and Analysis

    EGR 103 was an introduction to engineering measurement and analysis. Measurement techniques and
    instrumentation, conduct of experiments, data analysis, statistical error analysis, uncertainty propagation,
    and and mathematical methods in measurement were studied. An example of a lab involving probability
    concepts can be viewed here.

EGR 209: Statics and Solid Mechanics

    EGR 209 studied vector algebra, particle and rigid body equilibrium, centroids, moments of inertia, internal loads,
    friction, stress/strain diagrams, stress and strain due to axial and torsional loading, statically indeterminate axially
    and torsionally loaded members, thermal stresses, stress concentrations, column buckling, and shear and bending
    moment diagrams. The design of a truss that meets certain requirements is an example of the work completed in
    EGR 209.

EGR 214: Circuit Analysis I

    EGR 214 was a course in linear circuit analysis. Topics covered included Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws, node voltage
    and mesh current analysis, Thevinin's and Norton's Theorems, superposition, basic operation of diodes, transistors,
    operational amplifiers and transformers, capacitance, inductance, and time domain analysis of first order circuits.
    The final project involved the design and implementation of a self sustaining coil gun.

EGR 226: Introduction to Digital Systems

    EGR 226 provided an introduction to digital systems and microcontroller programming, Boolean algebra,
    combinational and sequential logic, microprocessor architecture, and C programming for microcontrollers.

EGR 250: Materials Science and Engineering

    EGR 250 studied how the internal structure, composition, and processing of metals, polymers, and ceramics
are related to their end use, properties, and performance. Material selection exercises were also performed to
    determine different applications in engineering. The final project was a research paper to determine the
    materials used in golf clubs.

EGR 261: Structured Programming in C

    EGR 261 was an introduction to structured and modular problem solving using C. Numerous assignments
    were completed to develop programming skills including the writing, testing, debugging, and validation of
    programs.

EGR 345: Dynamic System Modeling and Control
EGR 345 was designed to teach basic concepts of control systems. The main objective was to develop the
   knowledge and ability to mathematically model, simulate, and analyze dynamic systems. This was accomplished
   through the use of a formal classroom setting and through hands on experience gained through a laboratory.

LABS:         The laboratory was designed to enhance the understanding of the class material and to provide
                   experience with control systems. The programs written for the laboratory are either C Programs or
                   Scilab programs

PROJECT : The goal of the semester Project was to design an autonomous robot to deliver coal to a designated
                   zone. Click to find out details and results.


EGR 360: Thermodynamics

   The objective of Thermodynamics was to gain a working knowledge of thermodynamics and its application to
   engineering systems. It also provided experience in design involving the application of thermodynamics to
   engineering systems along with an understanding of environmental issues and the impacts of engineering
   systems on the natural environment and society.

   Semester Project Report: Automotive Air Conditioning System: The object of this project was to select an
   alternative refrigerant for use in an automobile air conditioning system to replace the environmentally harmful
   R-12. The components of the air conditioning system were then designed based on given requirements.

EGR 312: Dynamics

    Dynamics was a continuation of EGR 209: Statics and Solid Mechanics. The objective of Dynamics was to
    teach planar kinematics of rigid bodies, systems of rigid bodies, and particles and to introduce modern
    computational software for analyzing dynamic equations.