Ship Structural Analysis and Design OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Course on Ship Design
Students taking part in 'Ship Structural Analysis and Design,' a free OpenCourseWare project offered by MIT, will learn about the design of ships and various offshore structures. Some of the topics covered in this course will include characteristics of thin walled sections, plate bending, design approach and failure analysis and buckling of stiffened panels. A background in mechanical engineering is a prerequisite for this course.
Ship Structural Analysis and Design: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Ship Structural Analysis and Design: Course Description
'Ship Structural Analysis and Design,' is an OpenCourseWare project offered by Professor Dr. David Burke, Senior Lecturer and is designed for students who have an interest in how ships are designed. While enrolled in the course, students will learn about the effect of superstructures on primary strength, concepts in ship structural design, matrix stiffness and torsional strength. Seven problem sets will be assigned and students will also be required to complete a final project. The final project will involve the use of the computer program, Maestro, to analyze and modify a specific substructure. The final project consists of three components: a design log, an abstract and a summary sheet that includes a histogram and the weight of the subsection.
Lecture notes and various problem sets are available for download for free online. If you are interested in taking this free course, visit the nautical engineering and design course page.
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