MAR3039 : Marine Structures II
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Benson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aims of the module are:
A1 - To introduce fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis
A2 - To introduce the effects of shear stress in beams
A3 - To predict structural responses of structures under torsion
A4 - To deliver knowledge and skills to undertake finite element analysis for frame and plated structures.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module increases the awareness of structural behaviour and develops advanced structural and material concepts.
Topics include: finite element methods; shear stress in beams; torsion in open and closed thin-walled cross-sections; stress concentration factors, fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis of marine structures.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Extensive coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Formative assessment. Time limited canvas quizzes to prepare for summative assessment. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Practice of ANSYS Finite Element Analysis Software (use online videos); 2hr x 1 in computer cluster |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 39:00 | 39:00 | Review and study lecture materials, notes, and general reading. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Formal lectures are designed to deliver the theories and their relation to the current practice in the design and to explain the use of major techniques. (IKO1-IKO6).
The tutorial and practical sessions are a mix of supervised and self-organising activities in which the students practice use of the methods and apply to marine structures (ISO1-ISO4).
The independent study gives time for the students to read the classic and leading-edge papers on those topics.
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
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Taking approximately 30 hours (2000 words) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 1 hr Formative assessment. Time limited canvas quizzes to prepare for summative assessment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework tests the ability to write reports, derive mathematical expressions, solve 'real life' problems and apply the taught methods. (IKO1-IKO6, ISO2-ISO4).
The Graduate Skills Framework entries indicated as 'A' are also assessed in this way.
1 hr Formative computer assessment which is a time limited canvas quizzes to prepare for summative assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3039's Timetable