| Code |
В01021В |
| Course unit |
Theory and Principal Structural Members of a Ship |
| Nomber of credits ECTS |
7.0 |
| Language of education |
Ukrainian/English |
| Learning outcomes of course unit |
- Knowledge of the basic principles of hull structure of vessels of different types.
- General knowledge of the main elements of the ship's structure and the correct names of their parts.
- Knowledge and ability to explain where to look for damage and defects most often caused by loading and unloading operations, corrosion, harsh weather conditions.
- Ability to identify the causes of corrosion in cargo spaces and ballast tanks, as well as how to identify and prevent corrosion.
- General knowledge of tankers and tanker operations.
- Knowledge of operational and structural limitations of bulk carriers.
- Ability to use all data available on the ship regarding loading, inspection during the voyage and unloading of cargo.
- Ability to explain how to avoid the harmful effects of corrosion, fatigue and improper handling of cargo on bulk carriers.
- Knowledge of the impact of cargo, in particular heavy cargo, on the seaworthiness and stability of the vessel.
- Knowledge of the impact of cargo and cargo operations on trim and stability.
- Use of stability and trim diagrams and devices for calculating hull stresses, including automatic equipment that uses the database, as well as knowledge of loading and ballasting rules, in order to keep hull stresses within acceptable limits.
- Working knowledge and application of stability, trim and stress information; diagrams and devices for calculating hull stresses.
- Understanding of the main measures to be taken in case of partial loss of buoyancy and an intact stability.
- Understanding of the basic principles of watertightness.
- Knowledge of the constraints in terms of strength of the most important structural elements of a standard bulk carrier and the ability to interpret the obtained values of bending moments and shear forces.
- Understanding of the basic principles of shipboard structure, the theory and factors influenced on trim and stability, as well as the measures necessary to provide trim and stability.
- Knowledge of IMO requirements relating to ship stability.
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| Types of educational work |
Lectures, practical classes, laboratory work, independent work |
| Type of final control |
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| Content of course unit |
- Features of the general scheme of vessels of different types
- Characteristics of vessels
- Hull geometry
- Ship's hull design
- Ship's equipment
- Buoyancy of the vessel
- Initial stability of the ship
- Influence of liquid, hanging and ordinary cargoes on the stability of the vessel, requirements of the ship's Register. Neutral Planes.
- Stability of the vessel at high angles of inclination.
- Stability requirements.
- 11. Strength of the ship's hull.
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| Equipment (if applicable) |
Specialized Class Room, Computer Class Room, Small Experimental Basin
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