ECES402 - Machine Elements

Credits: 2.5

The purpose of this course is to support the educational objectives of the
marine engineering programs by providing students with an opportunity to learn the
fundamentals of the design and analysis of machine elements and components. The course
includes theory of force and stress analysis, static and fatigue failure, critical speeds, and
lubrication. Application of theory includes basic design practices for shafts, gears, pressure
vessels, interference fits, journal and antifriction bearings, bolted joints, and welded joints. In
addition, they will apply skills and knowledge acquired in mathematics, engineering mechanics,
strength of materials, and materials science courses to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems. This is a required course to meet the graduation requirement for all of the Marine
Engineering degrees.

Prerequisites: ECES211 (Dynamics), ECES221 (Introduction to Materials Engineering
Lab), and ECES300 (Strength of Materials)
2.5

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

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ECES402 - Machine Elements