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SKID1100 - Ship Design 1 - Introduction

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Project
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Project 100/100

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.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Marine System Design
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Project

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Project 100/100

Submission
2024-11-29


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Project 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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