Introduction to naval architecture / E.C. Tupper.
By: Tupper, E. C
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BookPublisher: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Butterworth Heinemann, 2004Edition: 4th ed.Description: xiii, 446 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0750665548 (pbk.).Other title: Naval architecture.Subject(s): Naval architectureDDC classification: 623.81
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The fundamental characteristics of a ship's design, and how they affect its behaviour at sea are of crucial importance to many people involved in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of all marine vessels. This book covers introductory level courses in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
Formerly Muckle's Naval architecture for marine engineers--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction
- Ship design
- Definition and regulation
- Ship form calculations
- Flotation and initial stability
- External environment
- Stability at large angles
- Launching, docking and grounding
- Resistance
- Propulsion
- Simple ship dynamics and vibration
- Seakeeping
- Manoeuvering
- Main hull strength
- Structural integrity
- Internal environment
- Ship types
- Appendices
- Web bank: Questions and Solutions