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Lec #TopicsReadings
1Introduction to Course

Review of Dynamical Systems
Lecture Slides (PDF - 2.6 MB)
I. Tools for Seakeeping Analysis
2Dynamical Systems and Ship Motions

Review of Complex Numbers
Introduction to Linear Time Invariant Systems (PDF)
3Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Introduction to Linear Systems, Fourier TransformsFourier Transforms (PDF)
4Tools for Analyzing Ship Motions: Fourier Transforms and Transfer Functions
5System Characterization: Transfer Functions and Impulse ResponseProbability Review (PDF)
6Characterization of Random Environments: Waves and Wave SpectraLecture Slides (PDF - 2.4 MB)
7Random VariablesRandom Variables (PDF)
8Random ProcessesRandom Processes (PDF)
9Statistics of Random Sea WavesSpectra of Random Processes (PDF)

Gaussian and Poisson Distributions (PDF)
10Long Term Wave StatisticsWave Spectra and Short/Long Term Statistics (PDF)
11Exam 1: In-class
II. Wave and Current Forces on Bodies
12Designing for Extreme Events: 100 Year Waves
13Fluid Forces on Bodies: Viscous and Inertial Forces
14Wave Forces on Floating BodiesHydrodynamic Wave Forces on Floating Bodies (PDF)
15Equations of Motion of Floating Vessels under Wave ForcingFroude Krylov Forces (PDF)

Coupled Heave-Pitch (PDF)
16Froude Krylov Forces

Heave and Surge Motions
III. Seakeeping Analysis
17Forward Speed Effects and Model Testing
18Seakeeping Analysis

Natural Frequency/Natural Periods
Seakeeping Roll and Pitch (PDF)#

Morrison's Equation (PDF)
19Ship Motion in Roll, Roll DampingRoll Damping (PDF)#
20Vortex Induced Vibrations I: Viscous ForcesLecture Slides (PDF)
21Vortex Induced Vibrations II: Considerations for Offshore Platform Design
22Second Order Forces

Wave Drift
23Exam 2: In-class
24Free Surface Impact Problem Applied to Ship Slamming
25Class Presentations
26Class Presentations (cont.)

 








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