Course Name : Structure and Stability of Ships

Degree: Associate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS

Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI1012

2 (spring)

3.5

5

3

1

0

Department

Maritime Transportation and Operation  Program me

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  Physics-I

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

10

50

40

-

Course Description

This purpose of this course is to introduce the students of necessary knowledge related to the structural features and mechanics of ships related to its buoyancy and stability at sea.

Course Objectives

1. To introduce students to the construction principles of ships
2. To introduce students to the basics of ship buoyancy and stability
3. To introduce students to the basic principles of ship steering, resistance and propulsion

To supplement the courses in cargo operations and ship safety.

Course Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the course should be familiar to:

1. The basics of ship types, geometry and drawings
2. Equilibrium of floating bodies, conditions of stability, initial stability, GM,  Cross curves of stability
3. The effects of loading, discharging and shifting of weights on ship’s stability, Transverse stability,  List
4. Longitudinal stability ,Trim, hydrostatic curves, Damaged stability and stability when grounded or dry docked,
5. Forces and moments acting on the ship, the ship structural materials and components,
6. Cargo holds & gear, pipe line
7. Ship propulsion, propeller, rudder and maneuvering

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

40

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

60

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

4

56

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

14

3

42

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

8

8

Total Workload

114

Total Workload/25

114/25

Course ECTS Credits

5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction to ships, classification of ships

I

2

Introduction to ship geometry, dimensions related to ships, coefficients of form

I-II

3

Lines plan of ships, table of offsets.  Calculations of areas and volumes via Simpson’s method

II

4

Basics of ship stability, the concept of metacenter and stability curve

II-III

5

Longitudinal stability of ships, trim

III

6

Stability parameters from the table of offsets of ship, curves of stability

IV

7

Damaged stability and stability when grounded or drydocked

IV

8

Mid – Term Exam                                                 

I-II-III-IV

9

Forces and moments acting on a ship in calm water and at sea

V

10

Ship structure treated as a beam, distributions of weight, buoyancy, shear force and bending moment

V

11

Structural elements of a ship and constructional details

VI

12

Outfitting and piping systems

VII

13

Steering of ships and rudders

VII

14

Resistance of ships and propulsion, propulsors

III

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

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

g

An ability to communicate effectively

h

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

i

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

j

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

X

k

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

X

l

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process

X

m

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

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

VI

VII

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

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