ME 3 – Machine Design
Applies solid mechanics to marine machine elements including shafts, gearing, couplings, clutches, brakes, bolted joints, and fatigue analysis.
This course involves the design of specific machine elements such as shafts, gears, couplings, clutches, brakes, screw fasteners, and bolted joints. It applies the theory from the Strength of Materials course to practical problems in machine design. In addition, dynamic and fatigue stress analysis are introduced. Marine examples are used for the various elements, such as marine gearing and shafting. Three hours per week in the second semester.