Introduction to naval architecture /
This book provides a broad appreciation of the science and art of naval architecture, explaining the subject in physical rather than in mathematical terms. While covering basic principles, such as hull geometry, propulsion, and stability, the book also addresses contemporary topics, such as computer...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Elsevier, Butterworth Heinemann,
2013.
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| Edition: | 5th ed. |
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Definition and regulation
- 3. Ship form calculations
- 4. Flotation
- 5. Stability
- 6. Launching, docking and grounding
- 7. Resistance
- 8. Propulsion
- 9. The ship environments
- 10. Seakeeping
- 11. Vibration, noise and shock
- 12. Manoeuvring
- 13. Structures
- 14. Ship design
- 15. Ship types.
