A04 – Project Introduction to Hydromechanics
An introductory undergraduate course in ship hydromechanics that connects core lecture topics with a structured heavy-lift ship design project. Learners move from equilibrium, hydrostatics, and scaling laws to applying hydromechanical reasoning in project-based design decisions.
£299.00
1 hour 5 minutes
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
7 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
Quiz count: 3 total
Knowledge checks and assessed activities.
23 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
An introductory undergraduate course in ship hydromechanics that connects core lecture topics with a structured heavy-lift ship design project. Learners move from equilibrium, hydrostatics, and scaling laws to applying hydromechanical reasoning in project-based design decisions.
What you will learn
Determine and qualitatively analyse equilibrium conditions in maritime systems.
Create and interpret a ship lines plan and relate its projections to hull shape.
Calculate key hydrostatic quantities from a lines plan using numerical integration.
Explain how resistance, propulsion, and scaling laws inform hydromechanical design choices.
Apply the official heavy-lift ship project steps to analyse and compare design options.
Skills and knowledge
Ship hydromechanics
Hydrostatics
Lines plan
Numerical integration
Stability
Resistance and propulsion
Scaling laws
Heavy-lift ship design
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Module Context and Outcomes
2.1 Module Profile
2.2 Course Purpose
2.3 Learning Objectives
2.4 Quiz 1 (quiz)
Teaching Format and Assessment
3.1 Teaching Components
3.2 Tools and Literature
3.3 Assessment Conditions
3.4 Quiz 2 (quiz)
Hydromechanics Foundations
4.1 Equilibrium and Hydrostatics
4.2 Lines Plans and Integration
4.3 Resistance and Propulsion
4.4 Scaling and Fluid Relations
4.5 Quiz 3
Heavy-Lift Ship Project
5.1 Project Overview
5.2 Steps A to D
5.3 Steps E to H
5.4 Quiz 4 (quiz)
Applying the Descriptor
6.1 Linking Lectures and Project
6.2 Assessment Design
6.3 Descriptor-Based Assignment
6.4 Quiz 5
Summary
7.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00