Course contents *

The course is based on the following main topics:

• worldwide seaborne transportation
• hydrostatics and stability
• resistance: phenomena and analysis methods
• screw propulsion
• initial ship design

Intended learning outcomes *

The course will give the student basic knowledge in naval architecture, seaborne transportation and the mechanics of naval crafts – stability, resistance and screw propulsion. Course participants will gain theoretical knowledge, and through assignments gain practical skills, of modern analysis methods and report writing.

Course Disposition

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Specific prerequisites *

Base programme T, M, P, F or equivalent

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Course binder: Garme, Kuttenkeuler & Rosén

Grading scale *

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination *

• INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 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.

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

Jakob Kuttenkeuler

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering

Main field of study *

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Karl Garme (garme@kth.se) tel. 0703-971717

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.

Supplementary information

Replaces SD2701 from V11.

Replases by SD2725 from HT15.