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Advanced Hydrostatics unit (JEE530)

Introduction

This unit provides students with knowledge of the fundamental concepts of statical stability and trim of intact and damaged floating structures. It also covers the associated practical implications and applications within a regulated environment. This unit is pivotal to have an adequate knowledge within a maritime engineering degree. The unit enables determination of responses of any floating structure to changes in its immersed geometry and weight distribution, hence forming one foundation for subsequent design and operations-related units within the student's respective course.

Summary

Unit name Advanced Hydrostatics
Unit code JEE530
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Mr Paul Furness
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the hydrostatic characteristics for a specified floating structure under varying conditions.
  • Evaluate a vessel’s response to specified loading conditions, considering various operational and environmental factors.
  • Assess maritime regulatory compliance of a specified hydrostatic condition.
  • Validate the accuracy and reliability of engineering data under specified conditions, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 3-hr Workshop and 1 x 1-hr Tutorial weekly (12 weeks)

Online class attendance via Zoom or Teams.

AssessmentClass Test 1 (15%)|Class Test 2 (15%)|Assignment 1 (30%)|Assignment 2 (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

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

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