D1 - Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge of basics to comprehend the specific language in the naval architecture and marine engineering field. Knowledge and comprehension of the basic principles of hydrostatics. Knowledge of the main ship types.
D2 - applying knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and comprehension of the main representation methods applied to ships and propellers. Command of the 2D CAD drawing (Microstation)
D3 - Making judgments
Calculation of ship hydrostatics and interpretation of basic drawings in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering.
D4 - communication skills
Knowledge of the nomenclature and of the specific language to describe marine vehicles, their main references and components.
D5 - learning skills
Acquisition of the basics required by the next courses in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering.

Basics of Math and Physics

Nomenclature:
- The ship
- Main definitions
- Launching and hauling
Buoyant body Basics:
- Background
- Main principles
- Numerical integration methods
- Hydrostatics
Representation of the ship:
- Technical drawing rules
- Naval architecture and Marine engineering technical drawings
- Propeller representation
Introduction to “Microstation” CAD software

- Bresciani, F. Appunti di Geometria dei Galleggianti, Università degli Studi di Trieste.
- ITTC. ITTC Symbols and Terminology List. International Towing Tank Conference, 1996.
- J. R. Paulling, Ed., “Principles of Naval Architecture”, SNAME, USA, 2010;
- Current version of ISO rules

Nomenclature:
- The ship (Historical background, ship types)
- Main definitions (Hull forms and nomenclature, main dimensions, hull coefficients)
- Launching and hauling (launching techniques, launching critical issues)
Buoyant body Basics:
- Background
- Main principles (Pascal principle, Archimedes principle, Euler theorem, the metacentre, initial stability)
- Numerical integration methods (the Newton-Cotes formulas, the Bezout method, the Simpson method, the 5 8 -1 method, the Tchebycheff method)
- Hydrostatics (hydrostatics diagram and calculation, sectional area curve, Bonjean diagram)
Representation of the ship:
- Technical drawing rules (ISO rules, representation methodologies)
- Naval architecture and Marine engineering technical drawings (regulation basics, main drawings, the general arrangement plan)
- Propeller representation (geometrical screw, propeller references, main drawings)
Introduction to “Microstation” CAD software

The course is composed of lectures, class exercises and lectures in computer laboratory.
Any changes to the methods described here, which become necessary to ensure the application of the safety protocols related to the COVID19 emergency, will be communicated on the Department, Study Program and teaching website.

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Oral examination, three questions. A maximum of 10 points per answer is assigned.

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