Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

A1. To introduce dynamic analysis procedures for ships and offshore structures
A2. To gain knowledge on practical methods for analysing dynamic response of fixed and floating structures
A3. To relate dynamic loads and load effects to design of ships and offshore structures
A4. To gain knowledge of ultimate limit state design of steel-plated structures
A5. To address theoretical and practical aspects of limit state design in the marine field
A6. To develop the working knowledge and skills to undertake ultimate strength and accidental limit state analysis of marine structures

Outline Of Syllabus

Fundamental of structural response analysis; Basic features of dynamic loading and response. Physical properties of dynamic analysis. Environmental loads and application to design. Calculation of the dynamic response of typical structures. Structural finite element analysis. Flow induced oscillations. Effects of structural vibrations. Uses of models to predict dynamic loads and the response of structures.
Load criteria for ship and offshore structural design. Design principles, criteria and Regulations. Ultimate limit state design. Fatigue limit state design and fatigue resistant detail design. Accidental limit state design. Probabilistic design of ships and offshore structures. Elastic plate theory and responses of grillages; plastic theory and its application to beams and grillages. Materials including composite for ships and offshore applications. Fabrication for corrosion control.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

IKO1: Fundamental knowledge of structural dynamics
IKO2: Single degree and multiple-degree of freedom systems
IKO3: Soil structure interaction – gravity foundations and piles foundations
IKO4: Environmental loads and load effects
IKO5: The principles and procedures of finite element analysis
IKO6. Fatigue and strength analysis methods
IKO7. State the assumptions of elastic plate theory; bending moment curvature relationship of plate.
IKO8. Discuss requirements of elastic and plastic analysis of plates and grillages.
IKO9. Structural steel and composite materials.

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completing this module, students will be able to:
ISO 1 -To calculate ultimate strength of beam-columns, plates, stiffened panels and grillages under combined loads using simple semi-analytical procedures
ISO 2 - To predict the consequences of accidental loads on ship and offshore structures following the recommended practices of classification societies
ISO 3 - To appraise good modelling practices in nonlinear finite element analysis of ultimate strength and crashworthiness of marine structures
ISO 4 - To evaluate fatigue life of ships and offshore structures by applying simplified fatigue analysis methods
ISO 5 - To assess fabrication and age induced factors influencing ultimate strength of ships and offshore structures
ISO 6 - To conduct free and forced vibration analysis of simplified/idealised fixed and floating structures
ISO 7 - To calculate fundamental frequencies and mode shapes of 3D beams using finite element methods
ISO 8 - Carry out finite element analysis for framework structures and plate structures.
ISO 9 - Have acquired intellectual skills, problem solving skills and IT skills

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Lectures are designed to convey the underlying concepts and knowledge of marine structural response analysis (IKO1 –IKO9) and the professional skills required to solve marine structural problems (ISO1 – ISO9).
Tutorials support the students' self-study in reading around the lecture material and learning to solve marine structural problems posed by the tutorial questions (ISO1-ISO9).
Practical sessions are self-organizing activities in which the students develop intellectual and problem-solving skills to analyze marine structures (ISO1- ISO9).
Independent study gives time for the students to read recommended references (IKO1-IKO9) and practice their professional skills (ISO1-ISO9).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination is an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills under time-constraint as required in industry. The assignments enable a more realistic engineering problem to be set to assess subject specific and cognitive skills. Two ‘low stakes’ coursework assignments (<30%) are incorporated in this module as they are found beneficial for one-year Master’s programme.
Through the Design and creative project, theories and knowledge can be reflected, thus is suitable for assessment of the theoretical knowledge and engineering applications. Problem solving exercise is a good way to develop problem solving skills through tutorial practical and theoretical questions.

General Notes

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