Course Name :  Sailing Yacht Design

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ELECT 412

4/7

2.5

4

2

1

-

Department

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Ziya Saydam

Contact Information

zsaydam@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday  1000 - 1200

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

-

%30

%70

-

Course Description

Introduction. Stability of sailing yachts, hydrodynamics of hull and appendages, hull form design, aerodynamics of sails, rigging design, performance prediction, testing methods, computational methods, general arrangement.

Course Objectives

1.  To provide students with knowledge and skills required for designing sailing craft to be used for pleasure or sports purposes.

2.  To prepare students towards engineering problems associated with high performance marine craft.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the course will acquire the fundamental knowledge listed below as a basis for further studies in sailing yacht design and they will be capable of  using such knowledge to obtain solutions to basic problems of yacht design.

1.      Design of sailing yacht hull and appendages.
2.      Design of sails and rigging.
3.      Performance prediction of sailing yachts.
4.      Balance of different aspects of design in a complex system.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection,  PowerPoint,  instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

Computer Lab

Co-term Condition

None

Textbook

Larsson, L., Eliasson, R.E. (2000): Principles of Yacht Design, McGraw-Hill, Great Britain, ISBN 0-07-13593-3

Other References

Claughton, A., Wellicome, F., Shenoi, A. (1998): Sailing Yacht Design – Theory, Addison Wesley Longman Limited, Great Britain, ISBN 0-582-36856-1

Claughton, A., Wellicome, F., Shenoi, A. (1998): Sailing Yacht Design – Practice, Addison Wesley Longman Limited, Great Britain, ISBN 0-582-36857-X

Homework & Projects

Students are expected to complete the design of a racing yacht.

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

lines fairing package, 3-d modelling package,  VPP

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

1

100

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

0

Effects of Final on Grading, %

100

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Critics

Field Study

Final Exam

1

58

58

Total Workload

100

Total Workload/25

4

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Sail and Rig Types, Sailing Terminology, The Apparent Wind, Polar Performance Diagrams, Force Balance.

I-II-III

2

Stability of Sailing Yachts.

I-II

3

Hydrodynamics of Hull and Appendges.

I

4

Hull Form Design.

I

5

Aerodynamics of Sails.

II

6

Rigging Design.

II

7

Performance Prediction.

III

8

Towing Tank & Wind Tunnel Testing of Sailing Yachts.

I-II-III

9

Computational Methods  Used in Sailing Yacht Design.

I-II-III

10

General Arrangement.

I-II-III

11

Term Project

I-II-III-IV

12

Term Project

I-II-III-IV

13

Term Project

I-II-III-IV

14

Term Project

I-II-III-IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

X

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

X

g

An ability to communicate effectively

X

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

X

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

X

l

an ability to apply engineering knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material selection and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and offshore structures.

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

Programme Outcomes

a

 X

X 

X 

X

b

c

 X

X 

X 

X

d

e

 X

X 

X 

X

f

g

h

 X

X 

X 

X

i

j

 X

X 

X 

X

k

 X

X 

X 

X

l

 X

X 

X 

X

Prepared by

Dr. Ziya Saydam

Date

23.07.18

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