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Marine Structures

Course Overview

The following topics are addressed: Linear elastic analysis of shell- and plate-structures including numerical methods. Energy principles and virtual work. Plate buckling based on second order theory. Analytical and energy-based numerical solution methods. Buckling of plate panels. Cross-section analysis. Design criteria related to yielding, buckling and fatigue.

After completing the course, the candidate will benefit from increased ability to contribute to innovation and innovation processes

MAIN GOAL

The course deals with the load-carrying functionality, load-effect analysis and design of ships and marine structures.

Learning Outcomes

After having completed the course the candidate should have advanced knowledge regarding:

+ Ability to analyse load-carrying components in floating hulls and their associated mechanical limit states.
+ Ability to analyse the stress distribution in such components.

After having completed the course the candidate shall have the skills to:

+ Participate in planning and specification of substations, transformer stations and cable installations in high voltage grids.
+ Be able to use selected simulation tools for calculation of either thermal, mechanical or electric stress.
+ Participate in design and development work on switchgear, cables and transformer.
+ Carry out marketing and sale of switching equipment, power cables and transformers.