ME C164: Marine Statics and Structures (3 units)
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Terminology and definition of hull forms, conditions of static equilibrium and stability of floating submerged bodies. Effects of damage on stability. Structural loads and response. Box girder theory. Isotropic and orthotropic plate bending and buckling. Also listed as Ocean Engineering C164.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
CEE 130 or concent of instuctor
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL
Principles of Naval Architecture, Vol. I, II, and III, edited by E.V. Lewis, SNAME, 1988.
Ship Design and Construction, edited by R. Taggart, SNAME 1980.
This course is intended to introduce the students
to commonly used concepts and terminology related to
the hydrostatics and design of floating strucures.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
Aproach to conceptual and preliminary design of ships, offshore platforms and other marine structures.
TOPICS COVERED
Terminology and definitions;
hydrostatic equilibrium and stability;
effect of free surface on stability;
stability at large angles of heel;
effect of damage on stability;
structural loads;
box girder analysis;
isotropic and orthotropic plate theory;
design considerations.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
This course content is approximately 33% design and 67% analysis.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
Exams, homework.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION: Alaa Mansour
