Metallic Materials in Maritime Structures

This course is focused on the application of metals in maritime structures.

Attention is paid to the structure and properties of steels and light alloys as well as their corrosion resistance.

The weldability of high-strength steels is addressed, and factors influencing weld joint design and welding design considerations are considered, along with assessment considerations.

The fundamental aspects of corrosion mechanisms, corrosion monitoring and control will be introduced.

The general outline of the course is as follows:

- Basics of metal structures, phase diagram, phase transformation of metals

- Steels and Light Alloys: production basics and rolling technology

- Welding process and Solidification

- Joining dissimilar materials

- Additive manufacturing

- Corrosion: introduction and corrosion types

- Corrosion steels and light alloys

- Corrosion Protection and Control

In the assignment, you will act as a materials and corrosion engineering consultant to investigate a failure or concern in a marine structure. Analyse the issue, identify root causes, and propose a well-justified redesign—including material selection, joining methods, and corrosion protection—based on practical, real-world constraints.