Course content

The course deals with the load-carrying functionality, load-effect analysis and design of ships and marine structures. The following topics are addressed: Wave-induced loads on ships. Analysis of shell- and plate-structures. Numerical methods for shells- and plates. Series solutions for plates. Plate buckling including solution methods based on energy formulations. Buckling of plate panels. Stress analysis of ships and marine structures.

Learning outcome

To make the students able to compute stresses and deformations in ship hulls and marine structures due to still-water and wave-induced loads, and also to understand the load-carrying functionality of these structures.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a written exam (70%) and exercises (30%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral. Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TMR4105 Marine Technology 1, TMR4167 Marine Technology 2, TMR4247 Marine Technology 3, some experience with Matlab programming.

Course materials

Compendiums.

Credit reductions