Patterson, Chris J., <br/><br/>
Ship stability :  powering and resistance / 
Chris J. Patterson and Jonathan D. Ridley. 
 - xix, 764 pages :  illustrations, graphs, tables ;  24 cm 
 - Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology ;  13 .
 - Reeds marine engineering and technology  13 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Flotation and buoyancy -- Small angle or initial metacentric stability - will my ship float upright? -- Large angle stability - just how far can she roll? -- Longitudinal stability - fore and aft balance -- Additional calculations and processes -- Bilging and damaged stability -- Calculating hull shear force using Simpson's rule -- Ship resistance -- Ship propulsion -- Screw propellers -- Propeller alternatives for high speed craft -- Rudders. 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781408176122 (paperback) 9781408176146 (e-book) 9781408176139 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Stability of ships<br/>Stability of ships--Problems, exercises etc.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>623.8171