A13 – Naval Architecture and Ship Production Technology (Part 4 of 4)
This course synthesizes advanced ship structural behavior and core shipyard production methods, from plate and column stability through block construction, fabrication, launching, docking, and market metrics. Learners build a connected understanding of how structural design, production engineering, operations, and commercial context shape modern shipbuilding.
£299.00
2 hours 10 minutes
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
12 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
Quiz count: 5 total
Knowledge checks and assessed activities.
41 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
This course synthesizes advanced ship structural behavior and core shipyard production methods, from plate and column stability through block construction, fabrication, launching, docking, and market metrics. Learners build a connected understanding of how structural design, production engineering, operations, and commercial context shape modern shipbuilding.
What you will learn
Explain how structural stability concepts govern the buckling and ultimate strength of ship plates and columns.
Compare classical and practical methods used to assess buckling, imperfections, and panel ultimate strength.
Analyse how block construction, lofting, and plate development support efficient hull production.
Evaluate cutting, forming, and welding processes for suitability, quality, and fabrication control.
Explain the main technical checks involved in launching and docking operations.
Apply compensated gross tonnage to compare shipbuilding workload across ship types and market sectors.
Skills and knowledge
Structural stability
Hull construction
Lofting
Fabrication
Launching
Docking
CGT
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Structural Stability Fundamentals
2.1 Equilibrium and Limit States
2.2 Buckling Modes
2.3 Quiz 1 (quiz)
Buckling Analysis Methods
3.1 Classical Analysis Methods
3.2 Galerkin and Rayleigh-Ritz
3.3 Effective Length
Imperfections and Column Strength
4.1 Initial Imperfections
4.2 Material Non-Linearity
4.3 Perry-Robertson Method
4.4 Worked Panel Example
4.5 Quiz 2 (quiz)
Stiffened Panel Strength
5.1 Faulkner Method
5.2 Effective Width and Reductions
Block Construction Methods
6.1 Production Method Evolution
6.2 Five Construction Levels
6.3 Block Definition Principles
6.4 Designing for Efficiency
6.5 Quiz 3 (quiz)
Lofting and Plate Development
7.1 Purpose of Lofting
7.2 Fairing the Hull Surface
7.3 Geodesic Development
7.4 Alternative Methods
Fabrication Processes
8.1 Material Preparation
8.2 Cutting Processes
8.3 Mechanical Forming
8.4 Quiz 4 (quiz)
Welding Quality and HTS
9.1 Welding Imperfections
9.2 HTS Qualification Cases
9.3 Fabrication Review Assignment
Launching and Docking
10.1 Methods and Capacity
10.2 Launching Phases
10.3 Despenhamento and Saudação
10.4 Docking Calculations
10.5 Quiz 5 (quiz)
Shipbuilding Markets and CGT
11.1 Industry Sectors
11.2 Commercial Market Dynamics
11.3 Other Marine Sectors
11.4 Compensated Gross Tonnage
11.5 CGT Calculation Assignment
Summary
12.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00