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Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Ship Stability
time10-15hrs
timebeginner level
Study the principal dimensions of a vessel used for performing the basic calculations as you are introduced to ship stability. You will also learn about the functions of hydrostatic tables and hydrostatic drafts. You will be able to explain the importance of the damage control plan as well as the functions and operations of hydraulically operated watertight doors. Start this course today to improve your understanding of ship stability.
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Diploma in Ship Stability
Learn about ship stability, principles of hydrostatic pressure and the free surface effect in this free online course.
Study the principal dimensions of a vessel used for performing the basic calculations as you are introduced to ship stability. You will also learn about the functions of hydrostatic tables and hydrostatic drafts. You will be able to explain the importance of the damage control plan as well as the functions and operations of hydraulically operated watertight doors. Start this course today to improve your understanding of ship stability.
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Module 1
5 Lessons
Hydrostatic Principles and Coefficient of Forms
This module will teach you about the principle dimensions of a vessel, density, and relative density, calculation of wetted surface area, as well as principles of hydrostatics. This module will also teach you about the calculation of waterplane, block, prismatic and midship coefficients, as well as the load on an immersed plane.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Principal Dimensions
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3.Hydrostatic Pressure
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4.Coefficient of Forms for Calculations
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
5 Lessons
Simpson's First, Second and Third Rules
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Module 3
5 Lessons
Buoyancy and Hydrostatic Curves
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Module 4
5 Lessons
Hydrostatic Curves and Ship Stability
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Module 5
1 Lessons
Diploma in Ship Stability - First Assessment
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Module 6
7 Lessons
Metacenter and Free Surface Effects
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Module 7
6 Lessons
Trim and Bilging
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Module 8
1 Lessons
Diploma in Ship Stability - Second Assessment
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Module 9
1 Lessons
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