Conceptual design of a 30 ft. self-propelled monoform model

An investigation was directed at determining whether the Submarine Control System Test Vehicle (CSTV), could be used as the underwater hull for the Monoform (a small waterplane area ship). Hydrostatic and static stability considerations formed a basis for obtaining an optimum strut configuration for the hull. Two hull forms were. considered. The model was scaled to a 2000-ton prototype to obtain the necessary geometry for a full scale vessel. Two computer programs were developed and are outlined together with the derived formulae used in them. Stability curves help establish the design's conformance with requirements laid down by the US Navy. The results indicate that not only could the CSTV be effectively used as the underwater hull for the Monoform but also that the chosen design exhibits exceptionally good stability characteristics. A set of model experiments designed to assess the Monoform's performance in calm water and waves (seakeeping) as well as to ascertain the speed-power relationships are also recommended in this report.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Mechanical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year dc:date.issued

1983

Author dc:creator

• Gundappa, Mahesh

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10919/111006

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/111006