Course in Naval Structural Vibrations
Online 300 h course in naval structural vibrations. 6 modules with ISO 20283-5 Guidelines for measurement, evaluation and reporting of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships, ISO 6954:2000 Guidelines for the measurement, reporting and evaluation of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships and ANSYS Mechanical. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand structural dynamics as applied to ships.
Identify the sources of vibration excitation on board.
Build finite element models for vibration analysis.
Carry out in-service vibration measurements and diagnostics.
Assess vibrations against ISO habitability criteria.
Design vibration control and reduction measures.
Develop a complete vibration study of a ship.
Who it's for
- Naval vibration engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- Naval structures engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- Finite element analyst who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- On-board measurement technician who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- Classification society engineer who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- Comfort and habitability consultant who wants to specialise in Naval Structural Vibrations.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- ISO 20283-5 Guidelines for measurement, evaluation and reporting of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships
- ISO 6954:2000 Guidelines for the measurement, reporting and evaluation of vibration with regard to habitability on passenger and merchant ships
- DNV-CG-0127 Hull vibration
- ISO 20283-2 Measurement of structural vibration
- ISO 10816-6 Mechanical vibration of reciprocating machines
- MLC 2006 Regulation 3.1
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Single degree of freedom systems and resonance1.2Multiple degree of freedom systems1.3Structural and viscous damping1.4Added mass of water in vibration1.5Global and local hull vibrations1.6Vertical and horizontal bending and torsion modes1.7Forced response and transfer function1.8Excitation frequencies: 1x, Z and 2x1.9Campbell diagram and resonance margins1.10Case study: natural frequency of a ship beam
2.1Propeller pressure pulses2.2Main engine free forces and moments2.3Excitation from auxiliary engines and generators2.4Imbalances in shafting lines2.5Torsional and axial shaft vibration2.6Wave excitation: springing2.7Auxiliary machinery: pumps and compressors2.8Fans and HVAC systems2.9Excitation from transverse thrusters2.10Practice: calculating engine excitation orders
3.1Global ship model for vibration3.2Mass distribution and non-structural masses3.3Hydrodynamic added mass in the model3.4Local models of decks and bulkheads3.5Forced response in frequency3.6Superstructure and masts: local modes3.7Engine seatings and chocks3.8Harmonic and transient analysis3.9Mesh discretisation criteria3.10Laboratory: forced response of a superstructure
4.1Accelerometers and velocity sensors4.2Planning a measurement campaign4.3FFT spectral analysis and orders4.4Operational modal analysis4.5Measurement during sea trials4.6Identification of resonances4.7Vibration in cabins and habitability4.8ISO vibration reporting4.9Comparison between measurement and calculation4.10Workshop: processing on-board vibration records
5.1Stiffness and mass modification5.2Tuned dynamic absorbers5.3Elastic machinery mountings5.4Free moment compensators5.5High-skew propellers to reduce pulses5.6Superstructure isolation5.7Viscoelastic damping in panels5.8Active vibration control5.9Retrofit measures on vessels in service5.10Case study: absorber for a superstructure
6.1Definition of the ship and excitation sources6.2Global finite element model6.3Modal analysis and resonance margins6.4Forced response in critical areas6.5Comparison with comfort criteria6.6Design of corrective measures6.7Sea trial measurement plan6.8Cost estimation of solutions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Mechanical, Femap with Simcenter Nastran, MSC Nastran, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practicals are based on real procedures: finite element modal analysis of the ship beam, a vibration measurement campaign during sea trials, and the design of tuned dynamic absorbers. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand structural dynamics as applied to ships.
Identify the sources of vibration excitation on board.
Build finite element models for vibration analysis.
Carry out in-service vibration measurements and diagnostics.
Assess vibrations against ISO habitability criteria.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with ANSYS Mechanical, Femap with Simcenter Nastran, MSC Nastran and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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