Course Name: Classical Hand Calculations

Course Code: AE20AM6002V0

Course description:

In this course on classical hand calculation from BridgeNow Academy.

Key pointers about the course on classical hand calculations are given below.  

·       Application and significance of hand calculations

·       Hand calculations as engineering problem solving techniques

·       Why knowing hand calculation is important for design engineers

·       Hand calculations as design validation tool

·       Hand calculations as standalone design tool

·       Various engineering problem solution using hand calculations

·       Comparison between hand calculations and other numerical methods

·       Advantage and disadvantages of classical hand calculations?

·       Best practices in performing hand calculations

Course Takeaways / Overview

·       Classical hand calculation and its importance as design tool

·        Seven step method to solve the engineering problems

·        Why engineers should know classical way of calculation

·        Relevance and calculation of centre of gravity and moment of inertia

·        How hand calculations can be used as standalone design tool and also as a design validation and optimization tool.

·        Interpretation of shear force and bending moment diagram

·        Fundamentals and definitions of temporary and permanent joints

·        Free body diagrams and design of brackets, riveted joint, bolted, lug joints

·       Best practices in classical method of calculations

Course Structure:

·       Lesson 1: Hand Calculations

Pre-requisite:   Mechanical/Aeronautical/Automobile Engineer

Training Method: Instruction based

Course Validity: 90 days from the date of enrolment.

Downloadable Exercises: NA

Recommended Practice Hours: NA