Coursecode: mtop01 d1
Coursename: project, design of a sheerlegs

Detailed information about this project is available (in Dutch) on the next page

DUT creditpoints: 1
ECTS creditpoints: 1,5
Faculty Design, Engineering and Production
Lecturer(s): Klein Woud, prof. ir. J. Tel.: 015-2783051
Catalog data:
marine technology, sheerlegs (floating crane barge)		 Course year: 1
Period: x/0/0/0/0
Hours p/w:
Other hours: 30
Assessment: report
Assessm.period(s):
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites: -
Follow up: mtop01
Detailed description of topics:

introduction project, project task is worked out by a group of 8 students.

· conceptual design of a sheerlegs (floating crane barge with self propulsion)

· estimation of barge dimensions

· determination of main systems and lay out of the barge

· estimation/calculation of propulsion and hoisting power

· calculation of trim due to hoist

Parallel to the project 3*2 lecture hours discussing maritime systems as: ship, hoisting equipment, diesel engine
Course material:
Introductie Werktuigbouwkunde en Maritieme Techniek, lecture notes mt200, J. Klein Woud.
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Goals:
Introduction to project and problem oriented education, introduction to marine technology, introduction to design.
Computer use: reporting, data acquisition through the www
Laboratory project(s):-
Design content: conceptual design of a complete system
Percentage of design: 80 %