FdEng Marine Engineering WEF003 Ship Construction 1) With reference to a vessels hull: a) explain the meaning of EACH of the

following: i) dynamic stress; (3) ii) static stress. (3) b) state TWO examples of EACH type of stress explained in Q1(a). (4) 2) With reference to a vessels hull: a) state the meaning of the term racking; (2) b) explain how racking occurs; (4) c) state the structures that resist racking. (4) 3) State how a structure is designed to resist the stress due to EACH of the following: a) main propulsion machinery; (3) b) discontinuities such as ends of superstructure; (2) c) openings in the deck; (3) d) connection of stays. (2) 4) Explain the meaning and purpose of EACH of the following terms: a) Flare; (2) b) Bulwark; (2) c) Coaming; (2) d) Freeing Port; (2) e) Scupper; (2) 5) Describe EACH of the following types of motion: a) roll; (2) b) pitch; (2) c) yaw; (2) d) surge; (2) e) heave. (2) 6) Explain the cause and effect of vibration on a vessel. (10) 7) Explain, with the aid of sketches, the dynamic stresses encountered by a ship meeting waves of the same length as the vessel. (10) 8) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the securing arrangement for a pipe passing through a watertight bulkhead. (10)

9) Using sketches, indicate EACH of the following: a) length between perpendiculars; (1) b) length overall; (1) c) fore perpendicular; (1) d) aft perpendicular; (1) e) freeboard; (1) f) aft sheer; (1) g) sheer forward; (1) h) camber; (1) i) j) 10) a) Explain the advantage of a bulbous bow. (4) b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the construction of a bulbous bow. (6) 11) a) With reference to ship construction, describe a bulkhead. (4) b) State the functions of bulkheads. (6) 12) a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, EACH of the following: i) racking; (2) ii) pounding; (2) iii) panting. (2) b) Explain the measures taken to combat EACH of the stresses described in Q18(a). (4) 13) a) Explain, with the aid of sketches, the terms hogging and sagging, with reference to vessels meeting waves having the same length as the vessel. (8) b) State the parts of the structure that resist the stresses described in Q13(a). (2) 14) Describe the functions of a double bottom. (10) 15) With reference to fuel tanks, describe the features and purpose of EACH of the following: a) air pipes; (5) b) sounding pipes. (5) 16) a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, how stress varies around the section of a hull due to water pressure when floating in still water. (5) b) Explain how the hull is constructed to resist this stress. (5) rise of floor; (1) draft; (1)

17) a) Explain the meaning of EACH of the following terms: i) camber; (2) ii) sheer. (2) b) Describe how EACH of the terms explained in Q13(a) improve seaworthiness. (6) 18) State the purpose of EACH of the following: a) hawse pipe; (2) b) spurling pipe; (2) c) chain locker; (2) d) chain stopper; (2) e) bitter end. (2) 19) With reference to a vessels structure, explain the meaning of EACH of the following terms: a) beam; (2) b) frame; (2) c) girder; (2) d) beam knee; (2) e) stringer. (2) 20) Explain the meaning and purpose of EACH of the following terms: a) Flare; (2) b) Bulwark; (2) c) Coaming; (2) d) Freeing Port; (2) e) Scupper; (2) 21) a) Explain what is meant by the term pounding as applied to a ship being driven hard in a seaway. (3) b) Explain how panting may occur at the same time as pounding in heavy seas. (3) c) Describe how the hull is strengthened to resist panting and pounding. (4) 22) Explain the purpose of EACH of the following, stating where they would be found: a) bulwark; (3) b) freeing port; (3) c) scupper; (2) d) camber. (2) 23) a) State the purpose of the collision bulkhead and the regulations appertaining to its dimensions and position. (4) b) Explain the difference between A, B and C class bulkheads. (6)

24) With reference to stresses and strain in vessels, describe, with the aid of a sketch, EACH of the following: a) panting; (2) b) pounding; (2) c) racking; (2) d) hogging; (2) e) sagging. (2) 25) a) State the meaning of EACH of the following terms in relation to a vessels size: i) Gross Tonnage; (2) ii) Net Tonnage; (1) iii) Lightweight; (2) iv) Deadweight; (2) v) Displacement; (2) b) State the relationship between Lightweight, Deadweight and Displacement. (1) 26) Explain the meaning of EACH of the following terms: a) trim; (1) b) freeboard; (1) c) camber; (1) d) length between perpendiculars; (1) e) length overall; (1) f) sheer; (1) g) stem; (1) h) draft marks; (1) i) j) draft; (1) depth. (1)

27) Sketch a load line mark indicating the significance of each of the marks. (10) 28) Sketch a midships cross section of a typical double hulled tanker labelling all components. (10) 29) a) Sketch a semi-balanced rudder showing details of the rudder pintles and carrier bearing. (8) b) State the factors that determine whether a rudder is classed as; i) Unbalanced, (1) ii) Semi-balanced. (1) 30) a) List FOUR factors that influence the choice of propeller diameter on a ship. (4) b) Describe the various materials from which propellers are typically manufactured and the reasons for their use. (6)