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Teaching GuideTerm Higher Technical University College of Nautical Science and Naval Engines |
| Grao en Náutica e Transporte Marítimo |
 Subjects |
| Naval Construction |
| Contents |
| Identifying Data | 2021/22 | |||||||||||||
| Subject | Naval Construction | Code | 631G01105 | |||||||||||
| Study programme |
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| Descriptors | Cycle | Period | Year | Type | Credits | |||||||||
| Graduate | 1st four-month period |
First | Obligatory | 6 | ||||||||||
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| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1 Ship dimensions and form |
Definition of different ship dimensions. General arrangements and sections of different types of ships. Drawings. |
| 2. Ship Stresses |
Hogging. Sagging. Torsion. Causes. Water pressure. |
| 3. Hull structure |
Longitudinal. Transverse. Vertical. Bow. Stern. |
| 4. Fittings |
Cargo hatches. Ballast system. Valves. Sounding tubes. Aeration tubes. Mooring and anchoring equipment. Loading equipment. Fire-fighting systems. Other equipment. |
| 5. Rudders and Propellers |
Propeller dimensions and characteristics. Propeller types. Shafts. Rudder operation. Rudder types. Watertightness. |
| 6. Load Lines and Draught Marks |
Deck line. Freeboard. Load lines. Seasonal zones. Tonnage. |
| 7. Shipbuilding Materials |
Steels. Mechanical characteristics. Other materials. |
| 8. Welding |
Types of welding. Failures. Inspections. |
| 9. Corrosion and Its Prevention |
Processes. Types. Prevention methods. Paints. |
| 10. Ship subdivision |
Flooding. Bulkheads. |
| 11. Watertight and Weather Tight Doors |
Regulations. Types. |
| 12. Surveys and Dry-Docking | Classification societies. Regulations. |
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