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. Naval architects and those working in ship design need to understand these principles in depth. Marine engineers must likewise recognise the degree to which their activities are influenced and bounded by these principles. Finally, senior crew – both Ship’s Engineers and Commanders – need an understanding of the principles of naval architecture in order to properly fulfil their duties. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the subject and is of great value to both students and practising professionals in all of the above fields.

Key Features. Preface to the fourth edition Acknowledgements 1. Introduction a. Naval architecture and the naval architect c. The impact of computers 2.

Purchase Introduction to Naval Architecture. A clear and concise introduction. Draws on the experience of renowned naval architecture author Eric Tupper to. Introduction to Naval Architecture by E. Publication Date: 2013. Marine Auxiliary Machinery by H D Mc George. Publication Date: 1995. Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines. Publication Date: 2009. The Maritime Engineering Reference Book by Anthony F. Molland (Editor). Publication Date: 2008.

Ship Design a. The requirements b. Developing the design d. The design process e. Some general design attributes f.

Definition and regulation a. Definition b. Displacement and tonnage c. Regulation d.

Ship form calculations a. Approximate integration b. Spreadsheets c. Flotation and initial stability a.

Equilibrium b. Stability at small angles c. Hydrostatic curves d. Problems in trim and stability e. Free surfaces f. The inclining experiment g.

The external environment a. Water and air b. Wave statistics e. Freak waves f. Other extreme environments g. Marine pollution h.

Stability at large angles a. Stability curves b.

Weight movements c. Dynamical stability d. Stability standards e. Flooding and damaged stability f. Launching, docking and grounding a. Resistance a.

Fluid Flow b. Types of Resistance c. Calculation of resistance d. Methodical series e. Form parameters and resistance g. Model experiments h. Full scale trials i.

Effective power j. Propulsion a. General principles b.

Propulsors c. The screw propeller d. Propeller thrust and torque e. Presentation of propeller data f. Hull efficiency elements g.

Cavitation h. Other propulsor types i.

Ship trials j. Main machinery power k. Ship dynamics a. The basic responses b. Ship vibrations c.

Calculations d. Powerpoint To Beamer Converter on this page. Vibration levels e.

Seakeeping a. Seakeeping qualities b. Ship motions c. Presentation of motion data d. Motions in irregular seas e. Limiting Factors f. Overall seakeeping performance g.

Acquiring seakeeping data h. Effect of ship form i. Stabilization j. Manoeuvring a.

Directional stability and control b. Manoeuvring c. Manoeuvring devices d. Ship handling e. Dynamic stability and control of submarines f. Modifying the manoeuvring performance g. Underwater vehicles h.