Lectures on principal layout of a hull structure, the function of the different structure elements, hull loads, and classification rules. Application of beam theory, plate theory and finite element methods in the analysis of ship structures. Project where each student design the structure for a certain ship.
SD2704 Hull Structural Design 5.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus SD2704 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The learning objectives are that you after finishing the course should be able to:
- explain the principal layout of a hull structure and the function of the different structure elements,
- explain what loads a ship structure is subjected to and how these loads are predicted in design,
- explain how global and local strength (for the whole hull girder and the local structure respectively), stiffness, buckling and fatigue is treated in the design process,
- apply your knowledge in structure mechanics and technical beam theory from earlier courses in the analysis of global as well as local strength and stiffness,
- apply finite element methods in direct calculations of local hull strength,
- explain the purpose and structure of classification society rules,
- design of a ship hull according to class rules based on rule requirements and direct calculations,
- make a preliminary estimation of the hull structure weight,
- present technical work in writing, in line with standard requirements on content, disposition and language.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Base programme T, M, P, F or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Rosén, A., Hull structure design, KTH Centre for Naval Architecture, 2007.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Project home work and other assignments (ÖVN1).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
Replaced by SD2708