Yacht Design School – Lesson 13

Basic Engineering Principles

Revised 03/22/2007 – Copyright 2007

 

Books To Be Read With This Lesson

Engineering Mathematics by K.A. Stroud & Dexter J. Booth

Machinery’s Handbook published by Industrial Press

                Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers by Avallone & Baumeister

                Marks’ Mechanics – Problem Solving Companion by Larry Silverberg & James P. Thrower

                Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain by Warren C. Young & Richard G. Budynas

Wood Handbook – Wood as an Engineering Material, Forest Products Laboratory

(This book may be downloaded in .pdf format at http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm

 

Tools for This Lesson

No additional tools are required.

 

What You Will Learn In This Lesson

                A Broader Understanding of Structural Questions

Calculations and Their Application

Types of Structures and Mathematical Solutions

Simple Machines

Statics Versus Dynamics

                Functionality

                Simplicity

                Durability

                Ease of Repair

                Ease of Production

                Avodance of Stress Concentration

                Fatigue Avoidance

                Strength of Materials Tables

                Impact Studies

                Information Sources

                Cautions on the Limitations of Various Certification Societies

                Foundry Work

                Limitations of the Structural Analyses in This Lesson

                Real World Testing

                More Exotic Engineering

                Finite Element Analysis

                Special Calculations in Exotic Keel Types

 

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