Overview
Geometry of surface vessels; Tabular methods of integration; Mass addition, removal and transfer; Elementary principle of transverse intact stability; Heeling moments and angles, and free surface effects; Inclining experiment; Elementary principles of trim; The Intact Stability Booklet; partially-afloat condition; Damage stability.
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Aims
This topic aims to ensure that the students understand the following:
- Fundamentals of hydrostatics and concepts of statical stability, and trim of intact and damaged vessels
- Introduction to the practical implications and applications of hydrostatic concepts
- Generation of all relevant stability criteria data required for both design development and operational purposes
- Introduction and development of a working knowledge of stability regulations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Calculate hydrostatic data for any floating structure and predict the influence of geometric parameters on a vessel's stability characteristics
2.
Interpret a vessel's response to any loading condition from lever and moment curves
3.
Calculate and assess a vessel's damage stability response
4.
Undertake an inclining experiment according to industry best practice
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