Catalog Description

EN400: Principles of Ship Performance (3-2-4).

This course is an introduction to the applied science of ship systems. The course describes ships and submarines and how they remain afloat from a design and application perspective. Included are topics in hydrostatics, ship stability and operability, materials, fluid dynamics and propulsion. [fall, spring]

Textbook

Course notes have been compiled and are available at the USNA bookstore.

References

Numerous references are used to supplement the course notes.

Course Coordinator

LT Richard Mayer

Goals

Course objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter of the course notes.

Prerequisites

NS100, SP211, 3/C Cruise

Class Topics

1. Engineering Fundamentals
2. Hull Form and Geometry
3. Hydrostatics
4. Stability
5. Properties of Naval Materials
6. Ship Structure
7. Resistance and Powering of Ships
8. Seakeeping
9. Ship Maneuverability
10. Submarines and Submersibles

Computer Usage

Basic computer usage, such as use of word-processing and spreadsheet software, is expected for completion of various homework assignments and laboratory write-ups.

Laboratory Projects

Numerous laboratory projects are performed throughout the semester related to coursework.

Updated by

Asst. Prof. J. Falls, 15 Aug 2012

Course Notes

1. Course policy varies by instructor.
2. Symbols and Abbreviations
3. Equations and Conversion Factors
4. Course Notes
   • Chapter 1: Engineering Fundamentals
   • Chapter 2: Hull Form and Geometry
   • Chapter 3: Hydrostatics
   • Chapter 4: Stability
   • Chapter 5: Properties of Naval Materials
   • Chapter 6: Ship Structure
   • Chapter 7: Resistance and Powering of Ships
   • Chapter 8: Seakeeping
   • Chapter 9: Ship Maneuverability
   • Chapter 10: Submarines and Submersibles
5. Appendices
   • Appendix A: Table of Fresh and Salt Water Density
   • Appendix B: Table of Fresh and Salt Water Kinematic Viscosity
   • Appendix C: Properties of Common Geometric Shapes
6. Ship Data Section (Curves of Form and Cross Curves of Intact Stability)
   • FFG 7 Class
   • DDG 51 Class
   • DD 963 Class
   • CVN 65
   • AOE 6 Class
   • USNA YP
   • 27-B-1 Curves of Form
7. Laboratory Handouts
   • [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

Additional Course Materials

• Lab #1 Excel File
• Homework Solutions:
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
• Selected PowerPoint Lecture Files: These files are based on the EN400 course notes and were generated by USNA faculty for class use.
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
• And For More EN400 Materials, see also Prof Miller's EN400 page for more PowerPoint lecture files and course support material. Please contact the course coordinator for additional materials.