COURSE UNIT TITLE

: STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF SMALL CRAFT

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
NAV 5040 STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF SMALL CRAFT ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKDENIZ NEŞER

Offered to

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

Course Objective

Small craft manufacturing is one of the major industry of the maritime sector in Aegean Region. Special aspects of small craft design and production will be presented during the course by using very wide range ofthe methods: rule based, computer-aided, author based, traditional, etc.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To describe the properties of the various species of wood used in small craft building, and determine the species of choice for a particular application and discuss methods of preventing decay.
2   To calculate the scantlings, prepare the construction drawings, and prepare the table of weights and center of gravity location for a wooden boat.
3   To know the properties and uses ofthe reinforcement fibers and material forms in current use in FRP small craft building, to know purpose and properties of resin systems, additives, and gel-coats, know what forms core materialsare available in
4   To understand how sandwich construction is used to increase resistance to bending in FRP structures
5   To define the plate spans, to define the loads, to define maximum allowable deflection, to size stringers and frames, to size the hull plating, deck and roof, plating, to determine laminate schedule for hull and deck and to determine scantling weights for a fiberglass boat.
6   To create and prepare a set of plans and specified calculations for a fiberglass boat and analyze fiberglass boat structure.
7   To describe the modular concept, balanced work stations, and component feed systems, and use the following recording methods: Drawings, patterns, cutting lists, incorporate transportation and shipping requirements into his/her planning, and design components so that they will be compatible with the mass production concept and production line requirements
8   To know the advantages and disadvantages of marine aluminum, to be able to specify the alloy best suited for various structural members, know the principle configurations that are commercially available, to comprehend and explain how galvanic corrosion effects aluminum hulls and to be able to recommend and specify methods to prevent or mitigate this problem
9   To be able to analyze, calculate and specify scantling of structures for welded and riveted boats, to comprehend and specify the methods used to construct aluminum boats and to be able to prepare working construction drawings for aluminum powerboats and sailboats
10   To describe the basic hardware components needed for CAD. To describe which programs are used for CAD in boat design and for what purpose, general sequence of steps and processes used to design a boat employing CAD.
11   To succesfully complete a design practicum by preparing specified plans and calculations for a small craft

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Wooden Boat Construction - Properties of wood - Fastenings and adhesives - Keel assemblies - Framing - Planking - Deck Framing - Deck Joinery - Interior Joinery
2 Wooden Boat Construction - Miscellaneous details - Scantling Assignment - 1 on wooden boat scantlings will be given
3 Design Practicum: Wood Construction Field study
4 Fiberglass Boat Contruction - Materials used for boat construction - Production applications of fiberglass and resin systems - Construction - Freedom and limitations in styling
5 Fiberglass Boat Construction - Physical an mechanical properties of materials - Assembly of fiberglass reinforced plastic components and secondary structures
6 Fiberglass Boat Construction - Defining loads - Sizing the frames - Sizing the hull plating
7 Fiberglass Boat Construction - Sizing the deck plating - Developing the laminate schedule Midterm exam
8 Design Practicum: Fiberglass Construction Assignment - 1 due Assignment - 2 on fiberglass boat scantlings will be given Field study
9 Fiberglass Boat Building - Recording methods - Design for transportation - The mass production concept - Computer-aided manufacture (CAM)
10 Aluminum Boat Design and Construction - Marine aluminum alloys and their uses - Construction methods - Special design features
11 Aluminum Boat Design adn Construction - Corrosion and electrolysis - Finishes and finishing systems - Scantlings and structural calculations - Specifications
12 Design Practicum: Aluminum sportfishing boat Assignment - 2 due Assignment - 3 on aluminum boat scantlings will be given
13 Introduction to Computer-Aided Boat Design - General concepts in CAD - Description of hardware required for CAD - Description of softwares used for CAD in the marine industry
14 Introduction to Computer-Aided Boat Design - Workshop on the software using in boat design and construction

Recomended or Required Reading

Gerr, D. (2000). "The Elements of Boat Strenght for Builders and Owners", International Marine / McGraw Hill, Maine

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught in a lecture, class presentation and discussion format. Outcomes will be evaluated by midterm and final exams as well as design project.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ * 0.30 + MTE * 0.30 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) PRJ * 0.30 + MTE * 0.30 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance: Students are required to attend every class. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the each class. Plagiarism: Plagiarism will be reported to Academic Judiciary Boars and can result in getting zero on the assignments / exams and failing the course. Late Assignment: All assignments are due at the beginning of the class. The extentions will not be granted. Accommodations: Students are required to let the instructor know any special accommodations needed due to learning disabilities, medical needs, etc.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gokdeniz Neser
DEU Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
Baku Blv. 100, Inciralti, (35340) Izmir / Turkey
Phone: +90.232.278 5565, 278 6515 (147-ext.)
Fax: +90.232.278 5082

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 3 10 30
Field study 2 6 12
Reading 10 2 20
Midterm 1 4 4
Final 1 6 6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 167

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