Ship Construction
Ship Construction
Ship construction today is a complicated compound of art and science. In the great days of sail, vessels were designed and built on the basis of practical experience; ship construction was predominantly a skill. With the rapid growth and development of the physical sciences, beginning in the early 19th century, it was inevitable that hydro-kinetics (the study of fluids in motion), hydrostatics (the study of fluids at rest), and the science of materials and structures should augment the shipbuilder’s skill. The consequence of this was a rapid increase in the size, speed, commercial value, and safety of ships.
This course details the constructional features of the ship structure and discusses their upkeep and maintenance during the vessel's lifetime. A ship, well constructed and maintained can operate more than 20-30 years and pays back handsomely the owners for the voyages made. It depends on how the ship is maintained by her crew and the managers in keeping the vessel in good shape through regular maintenance, inspection and surveys.
