AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Development of the basic knowledge of hull and propeller geometry representation and how to evaluate the main geometrical properties.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to analyse the theories and notions used to describe the geometry of ship hulls and marine propellers, computing their main properties in terms of mass and volume distributions. The achieved knowledge will be used to address typical ship hydrostatic computations. In addition, the course includes the explanation, also by means of practical exercises, of an open-source software for modelling the hull of a ship and performing hydrostatic computations.

In particular, thanks to participation in the planned teaching activities, at the end of the course, the student will have acquired the following skills:

- Ability to describe the geometry of the hull and the propeller with the appropriate technical terms;

- Model a hull and recognise its peculiar characteristics;

- Calculate the hydrostatic characteristics of a vessel;

- Read and evaluate the hydrostatic documentation of a ship;

- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, adapting one's communication to the context, use of sources and aids of various kinds, critical thinking, ability to use, process, and evaluate information, argumentative ability;

- Awareness of one's learning strategies, organisation and evaluation of personal learning according to what has been understood and learned, understanding of one's own needs and methods of developing skills, ability to identify and pursue learning objectives.

- Ability to manage social interactions, a collaborative attitude, and constructive communication in different environments.

- Ability to identify skills, ability to concentrate and critically reflect on a task.

TEACHING METHODS

Theoretical lessons and practice on the hull modelling software with the aim of developing problem-solving skills.

During the year, optional group activities will be carried out in which problems will be proposed relating to the theoretical notions taught during the lectures. Students will be asked to present to the class the problem-solving methodology used. The presentation will also be used as a moment of self-assessment.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's disability liaison at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Content of theoretical lessons:

• Introduction to ship geometry
• The lines plan: definitions and typical layout.
• Integral quantity evaluation: theorems and numerical methodologies.
• Hydrostatic computations: practical examples and excercises on the computation of the main properties of a floating body.
• Theory of electronic spreadsheet.
• Marine propeller geometry: definitions and main geometrical characteristics.

In addition, lessons will be devoted to practice on hull modelling through the use of the open source software Free!Ship.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes, Principles of Naval Architecture Volume 1

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/8722/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam includes a written test of the approximate duration of two hours where the student will demonstrate knowledge of calculus and the solution to complex problems.

An oral discussion must be sustained to complete the exam after successfully passing the written test.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The written exam is used to assess the capability of the student to carry out typical naval architecture computations and to correctly present results.

During the oral exam, the knowledge of the topic addressed during the lessons will be evaluated.

The final score, expressed in thirtieths, will be a weighted average of the mark obtained in the written and oral parts.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The students have to sign up for the exams via the on-line website.

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule