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TMR4215

Sea Loads

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

It is shown how to calulate and minimize motions, accelerations and wave loads on semisubmersibles and ships. Mean and slowly varying motions of moored structures in waves, wind and current. Slamming.

Learning outcome

To generate physical understanding and to make use of simple methods for an early design stage, for marine operation planning or for checking practical computer results or model experiments.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory exercises. 8/12 exercises must be accepted for admission to the final exam. Postponed/repeated exams may be oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

O.M.Faltinsen: Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures, Cambridge University Press, 1990.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIN1540 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Marine Technology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-13 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.