Principles of Marine Craft Design

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course covers the fundamentals of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics of marine craft. Topics include: hydrostatics and stability calculations for marine craft; dimensional analysis and modelling of marine systems; resistance estimation of low-speed and high-speed craft; sail power, marine propellers and jet propulsion; directional stability and control and wave theory and motion in waves. PREREQUISITES: MECH 3305.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab | Tutorial