Download Introduction to Naval Architecture - Course Syllabus | AOE 3204 and more Study notes Aerospace Engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Spring 2011 AOE 3204 Naval Architecture Syllabus Instructor: Pankaj Kumar 323 Femoyer Hall 231-3668, pkumar06@vt.edu Class hours: 2:00PM-3:15PM T/Th Office hours: 3:30PM-5:00PM W/F SURGE 117A 323 Femoyer Hall Required Texts: • Applied Naval Architecture by Robert B. Zubaly, available from bookstore or SNAME • “Basic Fluid Mechanics for AOE 3204” prepared by Dr. Wayne Neu, available online • A Naval Architect’s Guide to Practical Economics by Harry Benford, Report No. 319, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, available online Optional Supplemental Texts: • Naval Architecture for Non-Naval Architects by Harry Benford, available from SNAME • Introduction to Naval Architecture by Thomas Gillmer and Bruce Johnson • Principles of Naval Architecture edited by E.V. Lewis, available from SNAME (Volume I is on reserve at the University Library) • Ship Design and Construction edited by Thomas Lamb, available from SNAME (On reserve at the University Library) • Marine Hydrodynamics by John Newman • Introduction to Naval Architecture by Eric Tupper (On reserve at the University Library) Grading: Homework 40% Unannounced quizzes 5% Midterm 20% Final 30% Total 100%* Comments on homework and grading: • *The midterm or final exam score representing the student’s strongest performance will be weighted by an additional 5%. • Exams will be closed book and test cumulative knowledge. • Homework is to be turned in electronically via Scholar by 5 pm on the scheduled due date. • Unless the student provides written documentation of extenuating circumstances (eg. a note from a dean, University counselor, doctor, police officer, etc...) late homework is NOT accepted. • Students are permitted to discuss homework problems in groups but are expected to turn in their own, individual work in accordance with the College of Engineering Honor System described at http://www.honorsystem.vt.edu . Students with Special Needs: Reasonable and appropriate academic accommodations will be made for students who provide documenta- tion of disability and request for such accommodation. 1 Course Objectives By the end of this course, you should be able to: • Describe, identify and assess ship geometry. • Perform area, volume, moment and center calculations using various methods and software, and given various types of input describing hull geometry. • Calculate ship characteristics, develop and apply ship curves of form, by hand, and using commercial software. • Assess ship transverse stability and perform heel angle and stability calculations at small and large angles. • Perform trim and longitudinal stability calculations. • Perform damage flooding and stability calculations. • Assess a ship design in terms of loading, stability and damage survivability using USN and IMO criteria. • Describe the hydrodynamic environment and perform simple hydrodynamic calculations. 2
