4949 (v.2) Design for Small Craft 100

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Area:	Department of Applied Physics
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction - revise necessary maths and definitions of physics, the weight schedule, buoyancy. Form definition: form coefficients, calculator methods for hydrostatics. Drawing of lines, fairing. Small angle stability - GM, free surface. Large angle stability - GZ curve, dynamic stability. Construction - scantling tables, sources (and software). Principles of resistance. Model tests, standard series. Foils, rudders, keels, sails. Powering, propeller theory and selection, jets, thrusters and others. Sailplans, sail carrying power, hull balance. For a vessel of your choice - design project.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will gain an understanding of the factors affecting vessel stability, as well as the principles behind designing a stable vessel. They will have familiarised themselves with the complete design process for small craft and obtained an understanding of the factors affecting vessel resistance and how it may be minimized. They will also have gained knowledge of foil lift and drag as applied to rudders, keels and sails and the ability to assess powering requirements for a given vessel.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed text.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%. Work based project 20%. Final test 60%.