last modified 05/02/2003

Coursecode: mt112
Coursename: Ship Design 3

ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): George Lagers (substitute)

Tel.: 015-27 81521

Catalog data:
Reliability, innovation, economy in the ship design

Courseyear: MSc 1st year
Semester: 1A
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: -
Assessment: oral
Assessm.period(s): by app.
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: -

Follow up: -

Detailed description of topics:
Recent developments in the design of maritime objects are reviewed under the general theme of reliability, innovation and economy. The majority of the subjects in these lectures are treated in a seminar form: each of the students presents a part of the subject. One or two guest lecturers from the industry are invited.

Course material:
Hand outs at the lectures

References from literature:

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Marks are given on basis of the presentation of the students and their contribution in the discussion of each subject.
Attendance of the lectures is obligatory.

Goals:
To get aquainted with methods to assess reliability, innovations and economical aspects in the design of ships.

Computer use:

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:

Percentage of design: 75%