Course content

Basic mechanics: Forces and resultants, center of gravity, force- and moment-equilibrium, Newton's laws, motion, energy, mass moment of inertia. Material properties, loads and stresses in structures.

Basic flow theory: Bernoulli's equation for flow in pipes and channels. Pressure loss in components. Hydraulic components and systems (valves, pumps, heat exchangers)

Learning outcome

Knowledge: have in-depth knowledge of mechanics in accordance with STCW chapters II/1 and II/2 and STCW code A-II/1 function "Control of the ship's operation and care of persons on board at the operational level" and STCW code A-II /2 function "control of the ship's operation and care for people at the management level" have basic knowledge in mechanics and flow theory

Skills: Be able to calculate forces, moments and force-and moment balances, equilibrium, forces acting on ship structures, as well as simple stress calculations. This includes assessing shear forces and bending moment acting on a hull floating in equilibrium, as well as simple stability calculations. Be able to assess and calculate flow in pipe systems that are relevant in relation to the handling of cargo and ballast.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods: Lectures and exercises with supervision. Mandatory work requirements where 2/3 has to be approved to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Admission requirements for the study.

Course materials

Ansgar Lund: "Mekanikk og fasthetslære " (can be bought in the bookstore)

Material from the book "Ocean Space Technology" (online)

Various course material will be available on the course's website in BlackBoard