Module Details

Module Code: MARI7005
Title: Naval Architecture Principles
Long Title: Naval Architecture Principles
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module acts as an introduction to 'Naval Architecture and Ship Construction for Marine Engineers', as required by the Irish Maritime Administration (IMA)
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Solve problems in Naval Architecture
LO2 Apply a knowledge of ship design terminology and definitions
LO3 Assess vessel initial stability
LO4 Determine structural loading on hull components
LO5 Predict ship resistance and propulsion requirements
LO6 Interpret standard ship drawings
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

17106 MARI7005 Naval Architecture Principles
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17106 MARI7005 Naval Architecture Principles
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Terminology
Ship design terminology and definitions
Centre of gravity
Effect of adding, removing or moving masses on the ship's centre of gravity. Effect of a suspended mass.
Buoyancy and Stability
Buoyancy and Stability – Transverse and longitudinal stability. Stable, neutral and unstable equilibrium, centre of buoyancy, centre of gravity, metacentric height, inclining experiment, bilging of centre compartment.
Numerical integration
Application of numerical integration to calculation of areas, volumes, first and second moments of area
Hydrostatics
Pressure exerted by fluid, load on immersed plane,centre of pressure, load diagram, shearing force on bulkhead stiffeners
Ship Resistance and Propulsion
Frictional, residuary and total resistance. Froudes Law of Comparison for similar ships. Admiralty Coefficient, fuel coefficient and fuel consumption. Effective power. ITTC Method of ship resistance calculation, Ship Propulsion, Screw Propellers, Water Jets
Ship Structures
Loads imposed on ship structure, ship construction materials and methods, merchant ship structural components, specialist applications.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Solve problems in naval architecture - loading tables generated using excel
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Solve problems in naval architecture - written solutions to initial stability problems
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Solve problems in naval architecture - application of numerical integration to areas, volumes, first and second moments of area using excel
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Solve problems in naval architecture - written solutions to ship resistance and propulsion problems
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,6
Assessment Description
Written answers to questions on the identification and explanation of ship structural features
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Software Applications Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact self-study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Software applications Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jonathan Ridley,Christopher Patterson. (2014), Reeds Vol 13: Ship Stability, Powering and Resistance, A&C Black, p.784, [ISBN: 9781408176146].
  • George J. Bruce and D. J. Eyres. (2012), Ship Construction, 7th. Elsevier Science & Technology, [ISBN: 9780080972404].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • E A Stokoe,. Naval architecture for Marine Engineers, 4th. [ISBN: 0713667346].
  • D. A. Taylor. (1998), Merchant Ship Construction, 4th. Institute of Marine Engineers, [ISBN: 1-902536-00-2].
  • KLAAS VAN. DOKKUM. SHIP KNOWLEDGE, 10th. [ISBN: 9789071500404].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 5 Mandatory