Course - Ship Design 1 - Introduction - SKID1100
Ship Design 1 - Introduction
About
About the course
Course content
The course is a general introduction to the Naval architecture profession, and with focus on hydrostatics, stability and general arrangement plan.
Main topics:
- Lines drawings and hydrostatics
- General Arrangement and subdivision
- Transversal upright stability
- Dynamic stability
- Longitudinal stability
- Damage stability
- Inclining tests
- Use of software for drafting and technical calculations within naval architecture
- Sustainable ship design
Learning outcome
After completion of this module, the candidate shall have obtained:
...knowledge about:
- The shipengineer's role in ship design
- Hydrostatic properties
- Upright stability of ship and offshore structures
- Subdivision
- Ship's historical significance and future potential
...skills in:
- Application of relevant computer programs for ship design
- Communicating a ship's properties through Lines drawings and General Arrangement
- Calculation of hydrostatics and stability
...competence on:
- Terminology
- Ship types
- Statutory and regulatory requirements
Learning methods and activities
Lectures in classroom and laboratories, weekly compulsory exercises or laboratory tasks and a project portfolio to be submitted at the end of the module.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
Mandatory individual and group assignments must be approved during the semester. The project work is conducted in groups.
Re-sit exam: in case of failure or legitimate absence, an improved project can be resubmitted at the next available re-sit examination period. If the student waits until the next regular examination period, an entirely new project must be submitted.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Naval Architecture - Engineering (699SD)
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Digital handouts prior to each session.
Supporting literature: "Ship Hydrostatics and Stability, Biran & Lopez-Pulido, Butterworth-Heinemann
Technical formula books of your choice.
Subject areas
- Marine System Design