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
(the information may be changed until June 15th)
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