Naval architecture is an engineering discipline dealing with the
design, construction and repair of marine vehicles.Due to the complexity
associated with operating in a marine environment naval architecture is by necessity a
co-operative effort between groups of technically skilled individuals that are specialists in
particular fields, often co-ordinated by a lead naval architect. This inherent complexity also
means that the analytical tools available are much less evolv..
Naval architecture is an engineering discipline dealing with the
design, construction and repair of marine vehicles.Due to the complexity
associated with operating in a marine environment naval architecture is by necessity a
co-operative effort between groups of technically skilled individuals that are specialists in
particular fields, often co-ordinated by a lead naval architect. This inherent complexity also
means that the analytical tools available are much less evolved than those for designing
aircraft, cars and even space craft. This is due primarily to the paucity of data on the
environment the marine vehicle is required to work in and the complexity of the interaction of
waves and wind on a marine structure.The areas of expertise filled by naval architects
are typically: Hydrostatics {ex: trim &
stability} Hydrodynamics {ex: resistance and
powering, seakeeping, manoeuvring} Arrangements {ex:
concept design, volume & access} Structures
{ex: global strength, seaway responses}
Construction {ex: cutting, rolling and welding technology, launching}