Elements of Design
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Client
Liaison clear formulation of: owner's expectations owner's functional requirements practical constraints owner's budget |
Machinery Plant
Arrangement engines, gears, shafting steering gear thrusters waterjets pumps generators batteries auxiliary machinery |
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Space
Arrangements cargo tankage machinery space layout public spaces crew spaces overnight accomodations viewing and entertaining access arrangements and details galley / stores / food prep |
Thermodynamics heat/energy balance fuel utilization studies thermal insulation exhaust gas trajectory heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) |
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Hull
Form monohulls multi-hulls 3-D lines fairing |
Habitability crew and passenger comfort noise and vibration attenuation pilothouse ergonomics helmsman's range of view access for mobility impaired persons safety features |
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Hydrostatics weights and moments curves of form intact stability analysis damaged stability analysis floodable length tankage |
Outfitting deck machinery layout hydraulic machinery installations cargo handling gear installations mooring, towing, anchor handling arrangements lifesaving equipment arrangements ramps, hatches, means of access waste handling systems (blackwater, greywater, trash disposal) joiner system materials and layout |
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Hydrodynamics resistance wake and thrust deduction estimation speed vs power analysis systematic series propeller calculations propulsor selection and optimization vessel motions in a seaway (prediction of roll, pitch, heave, slamming, etc.) maneuvering analysis rudder and appendage design |
Piping
Systems cargo fuel engine cooling water ballast bilge RSW potable water sanitary, greywater, blackwater steam hydraulic lube oil exhaust fire protection |
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Structural
Analysis longitudinal hull girder bending and shear plating: shell, decks, bulkheads, tanks, framing appendages masts, rigging classification society scantling rule compliance first principles analytical methods |
Electrical electrical load analysis one-line diagrams lighting |
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Structure Layout and Details steel structure aluminum structure composite structure (GRP, etc.) welding and fastenings |
Economics construction cost estimates life-cycle cost estimates measures of merit (rate of return on investment, required freight rate, etc.) comparative trade-off studies for competing vessel designs comparative trade-off studies for selected vessel features |
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Propulsion
Machinery propulsor selection and sizing shafting selection and layout prime mover comparison, selection, and sizing reduction gear selection and sizing foundation arrangement and details |
Styling exterior joiner material |
