Marine Structures

MSc - NTNU

3–6 Months

Masters of Science Programes

Course Overview

The following topics are addressed: Linear elastic analysis of shell- and plate-structures including numerical methods. Energy principles and virtual work. Plate buckling based on second order theory. Analyttical and energy-based numerical solution methods. Buckling of plate panels. Cross-section analysis. Design criteria related to yielding, buckling and fatigue.

Main Goal

The course deals with the load-carrying functionality, load-effect analysis and design of ships and marine structures.

Skills to be Gained

Be able to analyse load-carrying components in floating hulls and their associated mechanical limit states and to be able to analyse the stress distribution in such components.

Practical Notes

Contact Details: bernt.leira@ntnu.no

Date:

January 2026

Period:

Expected duration:

3–6 Months

Format:

In Person

Level:

Advanced

Language of instruction:

English

Requirements:

TMR4105 Marine Technology, Elementary Course, TMR4167 Marine Technology – Structures, TMR4247 Marine Technology – Hydrodynamics or similar courses. Some experience with Python programming.

Teaching and assessment methods:

Lectures and exercises, two of the exercises are graded. The grade in the course is based on a written exam (70%) and exercises (30%).

Registration Price:

To be updated

Registration deadline:

To be updated

Instructors

Bernt Johan Leira and Mojtaba Mokhtari