Marine structures

The specialization Marine Structures combines the disciplines of hydrodynamics and structural engineering. An emphasis is placed on the students' ability to combine practical understanding with the use of mathematical models and computer-based methods of analysis. This programme option has three areas of further specialization / main profiles.

• Marine Hydrodynamics
• Marine Cybernetics
• Marine Stuctural Engineering

The focus of the Marine Hydrodynamics profile can include the discipline hydrodynamics itself and/or its application in marine operations or subsea engineering. This profile option may also be combined with courses from the other profiles Marine structures engineering or Marine cybernetics.

Keywords: Sea loads, oceanography, ship hydrodynamics, marine operations, subsea engineering/technology.

This profile compines theoretical and practical understandings of the discipline control engineering, with a thorough investigation of hwo other relevant disciplines can be mathematically modelled. Graduates are thus able to develop advanced, automated regulating and monitoring systems for a number of different purposes in offshore operations, ships engineering, and the aquaculture industri. Example arenas for application:

• marine operations
• production, distribution and use of mechanical and electrical energy;
• propulsion;
• motion supression of ships ships and speed boats;
• navigation, control and maneuvering of ship, offshore constructions, and sub-sea vessels.

Keywords: Control and manoeuvring of ships and offshore constructions, electrical power generation and distribution, subsea robotics.

Designing and dimensioning structures to satisfy both functional and safety concerns in an optimal way is the ultimate goal. A mastery of foundational structural mechanics is vital if one is to verify testing and analysis and contribute to the development of new structures.

This study profile teaches the calculation and estimation of the effects of hydrodynamic and other loads; movements, deformations and internal forces in fixed and floating platforms and ships. Deformations and the strength of constructions are also important calculations, and must be controlled as regards the requirements of the operator and the authorities. Students are also trained in the evaluation of alternative solutions in view of requirements related to function and safety.

Keywords: Stress/tension, deformations and vibrations in constructions, construction analysis, materials and capacity, safety and reliability.