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Module

MAR8177 : Structural Analysis of Ships and Offshore Energy Systems

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
  • Co-Module Leader: Dr Narakorn Srinil
  • 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: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module aims to:

-       Apply key industry analysis techniques for the structural analysis of maritime systems including ships,
offshore infrastructure and renewable energy devices
-       Explain underlying structural mechanics theory and how this links to analysis techniques
-       Interpret and appraise structural analysis results for assessing the structural safety and performance
of maritime systems

Outline Of Syllabus

Modern ships and other marine craft must be lightweight yet also need robustness and longevity. Meanwhile renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal) and other new types of offshore platforms (floating islands, aquaculture, docks) are moving into deeper water, requiring floating structures with similar engineering demands.

This module provides the latest knowledge and insight in the design and analysis of these lightweight and complex structures, with an emphasis on finite element analysis using industry leading software including ANSYS, ABAQUS and OrcaFlex.

The syllabus comprises:
- Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis
- Buckling and ultimate strength
- Vibration.
- Fatigue.
- The application of the latest industry standard software for design and analysis

Teaching provides the latest theory underpinning modern design and analysis methods. Assessment is by exam and a practical analysis exercise on a contemporary structural unit typical of a modern lightweight ship or offshore system.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials120:306:00Online week 1 pre-recorded lectures
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion160:0060:00General revision, reading and consolidating of lecture notes
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion132:0032:00Examination Revision
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Examination from weeks 2 and 3 material
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials80:304:00Online week 3 Pre-recorded lectures
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials80:304:00Online week 2 Pre-recorded lectures
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching43:0012:00Intensive Week 3 Tutorials
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching43:0012:00Intensive Week 2 Tutorials
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching83:0024:00Intensive Week 1 Tutorials
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching14:004:00Formative feedback session on ANSYS
Guided Independent StudyProject work140:0040:00Coursework preparation using week 1 material
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

-       Lectures are designed to convey the underlying concepts and knowledge of marine structural design and
analysis and the professional skills required to solve structural problems
-       Tutorials support the students' self study in reading around the lecture material and learning to solve
marine structural problems posed by the tutorial questions
-       Independent study gives time for the students to read recommended references and practise their
professional skills

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1201M50Closed book
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Report1M50Coursework taking a maximum of 40 hours (3000 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 assessment1MANSYS Feedback Session. Held in computer cluster
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Written examination 1 will assess the breadth of knowledge, understanding and ability to perform related marine structures calculations. This also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics from the syllabus. (IKO1, IKO2, IKO4-IKO7, ISO3-ISO4)

Report 1 provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate written communication, teamwork, planning, organisation, initiative, problem solving and acquisition of learned skills. (IKO3, ISO1-ISO3)

Computer assessment 1 provides students with formative feedback and guidance on the application of ANSYS, which links directly to the requirements of the Report 1 assessment. (IKO3, ISO1)

Reading Lists

Timetable