A01 – Principles of Naval Architecture: Support, Form, and Stability
This course introduces core naval-architecture principles drawn from the attached source materials. Learners build from vessel support and buoyancy through hull-form analysis, initial stability, and trim using the same kinds of concepts and problem types reflected in the source materials.
£299.00
55 minutes
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
6 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
19 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
This course introduces core naval-architecture principles drawn from the attached source materials. Learners build from vessel support and buoyancy through hull-form analysis, initial stability, and trim using the same kinds of concepts and problem types reflected in the source materials.
What you will learn
Classify the main ways vessels are supported and relate them to naval-architecture practice.
Calculate displacement, buoyancy, and simple loading effects for floating bodies.
Interpret core ship-geometry reference points and hydrostatic parameters.
Apply form coefficients and Simpson’s Rule to estimate hull properties from tabulated data.
Determine initial stability and predict how weight shifts affect heel, sinkage, and trim.
Skills and knowledge
Buoyancy
Hull form
Ship geometry
Initial stability
Trim
Hydrostatics
Inclining experiment
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Vessel Support & Buoyancy
2.1 Modes of Support
2.2 Archimedes’ Principle
2.3 Ship Geometry Basics
2.4 Support and Buoyancy Review
Hull Form Analysis
3.1 Form Coefficients
3.2 Curves of Form
3.3 Simpson’s Rule
3.4 Garvey Capacity
Initial Stability
4.1 GM, KM, and BM
4.2 Inclining Experiment
4.3 Loading and Stability
4.4 Stability Review
Trim and Weight Shifts
5.1 Trim About F
5.2 Weight Shift Effects
5.3 Grounding and Jettison
5.4 Tank Placement
5.5 Trim Review
Summary
6.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00