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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	CNAV0015-2   Design of small crafts and high speed vessels Duration :   40h Th Credits/ECTS :   Advanced Master in Naval Architect First semester 3 Holder(s) :   André Hage Language :   English language Course contents :   1) The design of small boats and fast boats Hydrodynamics of semi-planning hulls and planning-hulls: speed coefficients, lift-coefficients, wet length, ... Definitions of fast boat shapes: shapes, floor timber measurements, redan dimensioning, ... Dynamic stability. Elements of alternative propulsion : waterjet, outboard, Z-drive. Practical design aspects. 2) Sail boats Theory: balance of a sailboat (tailwind and downwind). Stability : weight, shape, global and initial. Multi-hull stability : catamaran and trimaran. Floatability and longitudinal stability. Resistance to advance, planing, anti-drift force. Combination hull-sail and stability. Practical design aspects. Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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