SKID1200

Ship Design II - Stability and hull resistance

Spring

Ålesund

Norwegian

Overview

9 candidates

Average grade

B

4.11

0.64

Pass rate

100%

same

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

  • Shiptypes and hull forms
  • Ship resistance
  • Loading conditions and tankplan
  • Grounding, docking and launching
  • Use of software for hull design and prototyping
  • Exterior design and expression
  • 1DOF ship motion
  • Sustainability in hull design

Learning outcomes

After completion of this module, the candidate shall have obtained:

...knowledge about:

  • Hull shape of ships and floating structures
  • Ship resistance
  • Loading conditions

...skills in:

  • Application of relevant computer programs for hull design
  • Calculation of calm water hull resistance and capacitites
  • Application of design principals to ship expression

...competence on:

  • Terminology
  • Ship types
  • Hull shapes
  • Statutory requirements

Teaching methods

Lectures, weekly compulsory excercises or laboratory tasks and a project portfolio to be submitted at the end of the module.