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Advanced Ship Structures unit (JEE416)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

Advanced Ship Structures is an advanced and specialised unit aimed at furthering students’ knowledge and understanding of ship structures. By applying the knowledge gained in previous units such as Mechanics of Solids and Analysis of Machines & Structures and combining it with the concepts gained in Applied Ship Design. Students are introduced to advanced theories and analysis techniques applicable to the detail and global design and analysis with a focus on non-linear structural behaviour such as local and global instabilities (buckling), permanent deformations (plasticity) and dynamic response to cyclic and transient loads. The student will be expected to apply these advanced analysis and design and methodologies to meet client requirements and to comply with regulatory and industry specific constraints by formulating innovative solutions with intellectual independence.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Ship Structures
Unit code JEE416
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Doctor Tom Mitchell Ferguson
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Calculate the deformation and ultimate strength of stiffened panels under maritime loadings.
  • Analyse non-linear structural problems using analytical, empirical and numerical tools.
  • Examine advanced technologies for maritime structures.
  • Produce a structural design to meet client and regulatory requirements

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
031799 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,435.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE350 - Finite Element Analysis

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 hour Theory Workshops (6 weeks)

3 hour Design Workshops (12 weeks)

AssessmentClass Test (20%)|Design Project (40%)|Lab Report and Numerical Modelling (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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