ME 432 - Machinery Design

Institution:

California Maritime Academy

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Description:

CLASS HOURS: 4, CREDIT: 4 Prerequisites: ME 330, ME 332 The kinematics of mechanisms is introduced. Position, velocity, and acceleration analysis of mechanisms are discussed, along with linkage synthesis. Other topics include dynamics of machinery, mechanism design, cam design, gear train design, force analysis of mechanisms, and engine dynamics. Students will design, animate, analyze, and optimize complex three-dimensional mechanisms using virtual prototyping tools for mechanism design and analysis.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csum.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 654-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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