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Cargo Handling 4D (MmL): Displacement Calculations (1 cr)

Code: SF14M204-3005

General information


Enrollment

11.06.2021 - 14.11.2021

Timing

15.11.2021 - 18.11.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

1 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies
  • Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

Teachers

  • Petteri Niittymäki

Teacher in charge

Petteri Niittymäki

Groups

  • SFK18D-Å
    Sjökapten (YH) h18, dagstudier
  • SFK18F-Å
    Sjökapten (YH) h18, flerformsstudier

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

Location and time

12.okt 30.okt

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises in the classroom and/or project-based learning.

Exam schedules

16.okt

Completion alternatives

Written examination and possible assignments passed.

Student workload

40h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
• Can find information from a source of information for a case.
• Can use guided models in situations
• Is able to solve a given task independently.
• Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
• Can search for information from various sources of information.
• Is able to apply models in practice.
• Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
• Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
• Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
• Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
• Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
• Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
• Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Qualifications

Cargo Handling 2 (OpL)