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Ship Geometry and Hull Form
Principal Dimensions
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Beam
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Hull Form Definition
Bow Shapes
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Lines Plan Development
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Waterlines
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Offset Tables
Fairing Techniques
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Computer-Aided Hull Design
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Hydrostatics
Buoyancy Principles
Archimedes' Principle
Displacement Calculation
Buoyant Force Determination
Specific Gravity Effects
Centers and Moments
Center of Buoyancy
Center of Gravity
Longitudinal Center of Buoyancy
Longitudinal Center of Gravity
Transverse Centers
Transverse Stability
Initial Stability
Metacenter Concept
Metacentric Height Calculation
Factors Affecting Metacentric Height
Righting Arm Curves
Area Under GZ Curve
Range of Stability
Angle of Vanishing Stability
Stability Criteria
IMO Intact Stability Code
Weather Criterion
Grain Stability
Timber Deck Cargo Stability
Longitudinal Stability
Trim Calculation
Moment to Change Trim
Effects of Weight Movement
Trimming Moments
Free Surface Effects
Free Surface Moment
Virtual Rise in Center of Gravity
Tank Arrangements
Inclining Experiment
Test Procedures
Data Analysis
Lightship Characteristics
Damaged Stability
Flooding Calculations
Permeability Factors
Lost Buoyancy Method
Added Weight Method
Subdivision Requirements
SOLAS Subdivision Standards
Floodable Length
Permissible Length
Watertight Integrity
Compartmentation Design
Bulkhead Arrangements
Watertight Doors
Watertight Hatches
Penetrations and Sealing
Probabilistic Damage Stability
Damage Cases
Survival Probability
Attained Index Calculation
Ship Structures
Structural Components
Keel Structure
Frame Systems
Transverse Frames
Longitudinal Frames
Beam Structures
Girder Systems
Shell Plating
Deck Structures
Bulkhead Construction
Superstructure
Structural Arrangements
Transverse Framing System
Longitudinal Framing System
Combined Framing Systems
Loads on Ship Structures
Still Water Loads
Weight Distribution
Buoyancy Distribution
Still Water Bending Moments
Still Water Shear Forces
Wave-Induced Loads
Hogging Condition
Sagging Condition
Wave Bending Moments
Dynamic Load Factors
Impact Loads
Bow Slamming
Bottom Slamming
Green Water Loads
Local Loads
Equipment Loads
Cargo Loads
Tank Pressures
Concentrated Loads
Structural Analysis Methods
Beam Theory Applications
Shear Force Diagrams
Bending Moment Diagrams
Deflection Analysis
Plate Theory
Plate Bending
Plate Buckling
Effective Width Concept
Shell Theory Applications
Finite Element Analysis
Modeling Techniques
Element Types
Boundary Conditions
Load Application
Result Interpretation
Structural Materials
Marine Grade Steels
Mild Steel Properties
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Corrosion Resistant Steel
Aluminum Alloys
Marine Aluminum Grades
Welding Considerations
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Composite Materials
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Manufacturing Processes
Design Considerations
Classification Society Rules
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Survey and Inspection
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