Introduction to Naval Architecture

E. C. Tupper9780750625296, 0-7506-2529-5

The fundamental characteristics of a ship’s design, and how they affect its behaviour at sea are clearly of great importance to a variety of different people. Whilst naval architects need to understand these principles in depth, those supporting them in design and production will need a good grasp of the basics. Marine engineers must likewise recognise the degree to which their activities will be influenced and bounded by these principles. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the subject, and will therefore be of great interest to both students and practising professionals in both fields. Written by Eric Tupper, formerly Head of Structures Research and Chief Engineer with the Admiralty Research Establishment, a member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors and a Vice-President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, this book will no doubt prove to be without rival in its treatment of the subject.

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Table of contents :
Contents……Page 6
Preface to the third edition……Page 8
Acknowledgements……Page 10
1 Introduction……Page 12
2 Definition and regulation……Page 16
3 Ship form calculations……Page 30
4 Flotation and stability……Page 41
5 The environment……Page 95
6 Seakeeping……Page 111
7 Strength……Page 132
8 Resistance……Page 184
9 Propulsion……Page 220
10 Manoeuvring……Page 263
11 Vibration, noise and shock……Page 287
12 Ship design……Page 315
Appendix: Units, notation and sources……Page 358
B……Page 364
D……Page 365
G……Page 366
L……Page 367
P……Page 368
R……Page 369
S……Page 370
U……Page 371
Z……Page 372