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 have a solid, practical understanding of the following:

  • Fundamentals of hydrostatics and concepts of static stability, and trim of intact and damaged vessels
  • 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.
Explain and derive the principles of hydrostatic parameters
2.
Calculate hydrostatic data for any hull form and predict the influence of hull form parameters on the stability characteristics of a vessel
3.
Interpret the response of a vessel to any loading condition from lever and moment curves
4.
Calculate and assess the damage stability response of a vessel
5.
Conduct an inclining experiment in accordance with industry best practice
6.
Generate a trim and stability booklet compliant with Administration standards
7.
Understand the open areas of research in hydrostatics and/or how the principles of hydrostatics are applied in practice

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