MAR3039 : Marine Structures II
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Yongchang Pu
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Benson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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.
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 |
Formative Assessments
| 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).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3039's Timetable