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Cargo Handling 4D (MmL): Displacement CalculationsLaajuus (1.5 cr)

Code: SF22M204

Credits

1.5 op

Objective

The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitudinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.

The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recommendations concerning ship stability.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Stability calculations
• Surface and volume calculations (Simpson’s rules)
• Form coefficients
• Static stability and stability curves
• Calculating free surfaces
• Dynamical stability
• The influence of density on draught
• The true mean draught
• Inclining test
• Trim Loading programmes and their use

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 10.11.2024

Timing

11.11.2024 - 15.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
Teachers
  • Petteri Niittymäki
Groups
  • SFK22D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH), h22, dagstudier

Objective

The student knows how to calculate displacement and longitudinal/transverse stability with different densities. He/she is able to use Simpson’s rules to calculate surfaces and volumes for irregular bodies.

The student is provided with knowledge of the IMO recommendations concerning ship stability.

The objectives presented in the Convention table A-II/2 column 2 are followed as applicable.

Content

• Stability calculations
• Surface and volume calculations (Simpson’s rules)
• Form coefficients
• Static stability and stability curves
• Calculating free surfaces
• Dynamical stability
• The influence of density on draught
• The true mean draught
• Inclining test
• Trim Loading programmes and their use

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)