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Concepts in submarine design / Roy Burcher and Louis Rydill.

By: Burcher, Roy.
Contributor(s): Rydill, Louis.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Cambridge ocean technology series ; 2.Publisher: Cambridge [England]. New York : Cambridge University Press, 1994Description: xiv, 300 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0521416817.Subject(s): Submarines (Ships)DDC classification: 623.8257
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This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. Concepts of hydrodynamics, structure, powering and dynamics are explained, in addition to architectural considerations which bear on the submarine design process. The interplay between these aspects of design is given particular attention, and a final chapter is devoted to the generation of the concept design for the submarine as a whole. Submarine design makes extensive use of computer aids, and examples of algorithms used in concept design are given. The emphasis in the book is on providing engineering insight as well as an understanding of the intricacies of the submarine design process. It will serve as a text for students and as a reference manual for practising engineers and designers.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 296-297) and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (p. xi)
  • Format of the book (p. xii)
  • Acknowledgements (p. xiv)
  • 1 Design in general (p. 1)
  • Introduction (p. 1)
  • Design objectives (p. 1)
  • Design progression (p. 4)
  • 2 Milestones in submarine history (p. 11)
  • Terminology: submersible and submarine (p. 11)
  • The first milestone: the Holland (p. 12)
  • The second milestone: the U35 Class U-boats (p. 14)
  • The third milestone: the Type XXI U-boats (p. 16)
  • The fourth milestone: the Albacore (p. 19)
  • The fifth milestone: the Skipjack Class (p. 20)
  • Review (p. 22)
  • 3 Submarine hydrostatics (p. 25)
  • First principles of flotation (p. 25)
  • Submarines on the surface (p. 27)
  • Arrangements of main ballast tanks (p. 29)
  • Submarine submerged (p. 34)
  • Buoyancy elements (p. 36)
  • Weight elements (p. 39)
  • Trim and compensating tanks (p. 43)
  • Special tanks (p. 45)
  • Hydrostatic stability (p. 47)
  • Review (p. 51)
  • 4 The weight/space relationship (p. 52)
  • Purpose (p. 52)
  • Significance of density (p. 52)
  • Weight (p. 55)
  • Weight assessment and control (p. 58)
  • Space (p. 61)
  • Margin policy and budgeting (p. 63)
  • Space margin policy (p. 66)
  • Other size determinants (p. 67)
  • Review (p. 70)
  • 5 Submarine structures (p. 71)
  • Introduction (p. 71)
  • Operational requirements for depth (p. 71)
  • Shape of the pressure vessel (p. 74)
  • Elastic deformations of the shell (p. 77)
  • Buckling deformations of shells (p. 79)
  • Other failure modes (p. 83)
  • Internal supporting structure (p. 85)
  • Pressure hull penetrations (p. 86)
  • Effects of shock (p. 89)
  • Fabrication considerations (p. 90)
  • Fatigue (p. 91)
  • Choice of materials (p. 92)
  • Other structures (p. 93)
  • Summary of structural design philosophy (p. 97)
  • 6 Powering of submarines (p. 100)
  • Introduction (p. 100)
  • Statement of requirements (p. 101)
  • Resistance to motion (p. 104)
  • Speed-power relationship (p. 109)
  • Surface resistance (p. 110)
  • Propulsion (p. 113)
  • Design aspects of propulsion plants (p. 124)
  • Design aspects of powering (p. 130)
  • 7 Geometric form and arrangements (p. 131)
  • Introduction (p. 131)
  • Factors influencing form and arrangement (p. 131)
  • Factors governing diameter of hull (p. 133)
  • Internal arrangements (p. 134)
  • Some detailed considerations (p. 137)
  • Review (p. 150)
  • 8 Dynamics and control (p. 151)
  • Introduction (p. 151)
  • Some basic concepts (p. 152)
  • Operational requirements (p. 154)
  • Equations of motion of a submarine (p. 157)
  • Hydrodynamic derivatives (p. 159)
  • Stability and control in the horizontal plane (p. 160)
  • Stability and control in the vertical plane (p. 164)
  • Steering and depth control systems (p. 170)
  • Contributions of hull form and appendages to control dynamics (p. 173)
  • Emergency recovery (p. 187)
  • Impact on design (p. 190)
  • 9 Submarine systems (p. 192)
  • Introduction (p. 192)
  • Hydraulic systems (p. 193)
  • High pressure air systems (p. 199)
  • Water systems (p. 205)
  • Systems for hydrostatic control (p. 208)
  • Environmental control systems (p. 208)
  • Provision for escape (p. 212)
  • Electrical systems (p. 214)
  • Review (p. 223)
  • 10 Considerations of building and costs in design (p. 225)
  • Introduction (p. 225)
  • Sequence of building a submarine (p. 226)
  • Costing (p. 232)
  • Design influence on cost and building (p. 234)
  • Summary (p. 239)
  • 11 Generating a concept design (p. 241)
  • Introduction (p. 241)
  • Concept studies (p. 242)
  • Methods of concept design (p. 247)
  • Concept sizing (p. 252)
  • Concept sizing with AIP systems (p. 258)
  • Other sizings (p. 260)
  • Character of iterations (p. 264)
  • The future (p. 271)
  • Appendix 1 Hydrostatic conditions of flotation (p. 276)
  • Appendix 2 Operational practice for keeping in trim (p. 279)
  • Appendix 3 Assessing weight and size of variable ballast (p. 282)
  • Appendix 4 Submarine pressure hull strength (Prediction of interframe collapse pressures) (p. 286)
  • Appendix 5 Estimates of resistance and propulsion (p. 290)
  • References and suggested reading (p. 296)
  • Index (p. 298)

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