Lec # | Topics | Key Dates |
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1 |
Introduction to Course Review of Dynamical Systems |
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I. Tools for Seakeeping Analysis | ||
2 |
Dynamical Systems and Ship Motions Review of Complex Numbers |
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3 | Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Introduction to Linear Systems, Fourier Transforms | |
4 | Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Fourier Transforms and Transfer Functions | Homework 1 due |
5 | System Characterization: Transfer Functions and Impulse Response | |
6 | Characterization of Random Environments: Waves and Wave Spectra | Homework 2 due |
7 | Random Variables | Homework 3 due |
8 | Random Processes | |
9 | Statistics of Random Sea Waves | Homework 4 due |
10 | Long Term Wave Statistics | Homework 5 due |
11 | Exam 1: In-class | |
II. Wave and Current Forces on Bodies | ||
12 | Designing for Extreme Events: 100 Year Waves | |
13 | Fluid Forces on Bodies: Viscous and Inertial Forces | |
14 | Wave Forces on Floating Bodies | |
15 | Equations of Motion of Floating Vessels under Wave Forcing |
Homework 6 due Lab Start |
16 |
Froude Krylov Forces Heave and Surge Motions |
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III. Seakeeping Analysis | ||
17 | Forward Speed Effects and Model Testing | Homework 7 due |
18 |
Seakeeping Analysis Natural Frequency/Natural Periods |
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19 | Ship Motion in Roll, Roll Damping | Lab due |
20 | Vortex Induced Vibrations I: Viscous Forces | Homework 8 due |
21 | Vortex Induced Vibrations II: Considerations for Offshore Platform Design | |
22 |
Second Order Forces Wave Drift |
Homework 9 due |
23 | Exam 2: In-class | |
24 | Free Surface Impact Problem Applied to Ship Slamming | |
25 | Class Presentations | Final project due |
26 | Class Presentations (cont.) |