MAR3036 : Small Craft Design
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr David Trodden
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Benson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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10
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Semester 2 Credit Value:
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10
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ECTS Credits:
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10.0
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Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of:
A1. The generic philosophy underlying all design processes.
A2. The strategic application of the design process to small craft.
A3. The tactical approach to designing specific types of craft.
A4. Principles of Structural Design Synthesis
A5. The role of classification societies.
The module enables students to understand and practise the process of synthesis in the design of small craft. Topics include: small craft design procedures, including; design philosophy, computer-aided lines generation, structural calculations and rules, rig analysis, layout design, stability calculations; design considerations for recreational craft and work boats.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module enables students to understand and practise the process of synthesis in the design of small craft.
Topics include:
The design process: mapping information flows, using models to process information.
Synthesis of a preliminary yacht design: the design brief, basic vessels, scaling factors, lines generation (by hand and with the aid of software), keel and rudder design, rig design, balance, general arrangement, scantlings (by rule and from first principles), powering, weight calculation, stability analysis. Design tactics for other small craft types: tugs, fishing vessels.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
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| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Online lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | Extensive coursework - submitted in Semester 2 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Present-in-person lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Exam revision of material studies in Semester 1 and 2 |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | Book chapter, additional lecture notes, websites |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Present in person tutorial |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 37 | 1:00 | 37:00 | Review and study lecture materials and notes |
| Total | | | | 200:00 | |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge of design synthesis and the design process is delivered through lectures, and a greater in depth understanding is gained by undertaking a design exercise. This is embedded in a substantial piece of coursework which is developed in tandem with relevant lectures and tutorials during Semester 1 (IKO1,2,3,4 and 6, and ISO1,2,3,4 and 6). Practicals in the computing lab are used to introduce Maxsurf software (ISO5).
In Semester 2 the application of procedures learnt during the coursework exercise to other design situations is considered (IKO6).
Should the public health situation require it, the present-in-person teaching activities will be replaced by synchronous online sessions.
Students should consult their timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
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| MAR3034 | Ship Design | 2 | N/A |
| MAR3035 | Offshore Design | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| Design/Creative proj | 2 | M | 50 | Preliminary design of Yacht, including drawings, specs, evaluation. Small Craft Design Project Report (approx word length 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge of design synthesis and the design process is delivered through lectures, and a greater in depth understanding is gained by undertaking a design exercise. This is embedded in a substantial piece of coursework which is developed in tandem with relevant lectures and tutorials during Semester 1 (IKO1,2,3,4 and 6, and ISO1,2,3,4 and 6). Practicals in the computing lab are used to introduce Maxsurf software (ISO5).
In Semester 2 the application of procedures learnt during the coursework exercise to other design situations is considered (IKO6).
Should the public health situation require it, the planned examination scheduled to be completed present-in-person will be replaced by an open book, online examination to be completed within a defined 24 hour period.
Reading Lists
Timetable
