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Introduction to Naval Architecture
- 5th Edition - January 9, 2013
- Author: E. C. Tupper
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 8 2 7 2 - 4
Written by an award-winning naval architecture author and former vice-president of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), the fifth edition of Introduction to Naval… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWritten by an award-winning naval architecture author and former vice-president of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), the fifth edition of Introduction to Naval Architecture has been fully updated to take in advances in the field and is ideal both for those approaching the subject for the first time and those looking to update or refresh their knowledge on areas outside of their direct expertise.
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 aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM). The new edition reflects the continuing developments in technology, changes in international regulations and recent research.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of naval architecture is essential not only for newcomers to the field but also the wealth of non-naval architects working in the marine area, including marine engineers, marine surveyors and ship crews. This book provides the most well-known and trusted introduction to the topic, offering a clear and concise take on the basics of this broad field.
Praise for previous edition
"...a clear and concise introduction to the subject, giving a good grasp of the basics of naval architecture."
— Maritime Journal"...my go-to book for understanding the general principles of naval architecture. The book is well-written and easy to understand."
— Amazon.com reviewer- Provides a perfect introduction to naval architecture for newcomers to the field and a compact overview for related marine professionals needing a working knowledge of the area
- Updated to cover key developments including double-hulled tankers and the increased use of computational methods and modeling in ship design
- Draws on the experience of renowned naval architecture author Eric Tupper to provide extensive scope and authoritative detail, all in an accessible and approachable style
Novice naval architects, marine engineers and other marine industry professionals needing an introduction to and working knowledge of naval architecture. Students of naval architecture and marine engineering; Ship crew working towards certificated command and engineering positions in merchant and naval sectors; Ship surveyors and related technical/engineering groups.
Dedication
Preface to the Fifth Edition
General
Arrangement of the Book
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction
General
Naval Architecture and the Naval Architect
Safety
The Impact of Technology and Computers
Summary
Chapter 2. Definition and Regulation
Introduction
Definition
Displacement and Tonnage
Freeboard and Load Lines
International and National Regulatory Bodies
Standards
Summary
Chapter 3. Ship Form Calculations
Introduction
Approximate Integration
Spreadsheets
Summary
Chapter 4. Flotation
Introduction
Equilibrium
The Metacentre
Trim
Hydrostatic Curves
Problems in Trim
Transverse Weight Movements
Summary
Chapter 5. Stability
Introduction
The Approach
Stability at Small Angles
Special Cases in Stability
The Inclining Experiment
Stability at Large Angles
Statical Stability (GZ) Curves
Cross Curves of Stability
Weight Movements
Dynamical Stability
External Influences
Stability Standards for the Intact Ship
IMO Criteria
Warship Intact Stability
Comment on Stability Standards
Stability of Small Craft
Flooding and Damaged Stability
Stability in the Damaged State
The Probabilistic Approach
Stability Standards for the Damaged Ship
Damage Stability Standards for Warships
Continuing Work
Summary
Chapter 6. Launching, Docking and Grounding
Introduction
Launching
Docking
Grounding
Summary
Chapter 7. Resistance
Introduction
Fluid Flow
Numerical Methods and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Types of Resistance
Calculation of Resistance
Methodical Series
Roughness
Resistance in Shallow Water
Form Parameters and Resistance
Model Experiments
Full-Scale Trials
Effective Power
Summary
Chapter 8. Propulsion
Introduction
General Principles
Propulsors
The Screw Propeller
Propeller Thrust and Torque
Presentation of Propeller Data
Hull Efficiency Elements
The ITTC Performance Prediction Method
Cavitation
Other Propulsor Types
Ship Trials
Main Machinery Power
Summary
Chapter 9. The Ship Environments
Introduction
The Ocean Environment
The Atmosphere
The Ocean
Ice and Cold Weather
Other Extreme Environments
Marine Pollution
Human Factors
The Internal Environment
Summary
Chapter 10. Seakeeping
Introduction
Ship Responses
Ship Motions
Presentation of Motion Data
Limiting Factors
Overall Seakeeping Performance
Acquiring Seakeeping Data
Hazards Due to Wave Resonance Effects
Deriving the Motions
Effect of Ship Form
Stabilisation
Summary
Chapter 11. Vibration, Noise and Shock
Introduction
Ship Vibrations
Calculations
Vibration Levels
Noise
Shock
Summary
Chapter 12. Manoeuvring
Introduction
Directional Stability and Control
Manoeuvring
Manoeuvring Devices
Rudder Area, Forces and Torques
Ship Handling
Dynamic Stability and Control of Submarines
Underwater Vehicles, General
Predictions of Manoeuvrabilty
Modifying a Ship’s Manoeuvring Performance
Summary
Chapter 13. Structures
Introduction
Nature of a Ship’s Structure
Modes of Failure
Forces on a Ship
Longitudinal Strength in Waves
Section Inertia and Modulus
Superstructures
Standard Calculation Results
Strength of Individual Structural Elements
Transverse Strength
Some Other Structural Considerations
Horizontal Flexure and Torsion
Load-Shortening Curves
Finite Element Analysis
Corrosion
Overall Structural Safety
Summary
Chapter 14. Ship Design
Introduction
The Requirements
The Design Phases
A Methodical Design Approach
Design Configuration
CAD Systems
Costs
Some General Design Problems
Safety
Summary
Chapter 15. Ship Types
Introduction
Merchant Ships
Specialist Vessels
High-Speed Craft
Warships
Summary
Appendix A. Presentation of Data
Units
Notation
Probability Distributions
Appendix B. The Displacement Sheet and Hydrostatics
Waterplane and Section Areas
Bonjean Curves
Volumes and Longitudinal Centres of Buoyancy
Metacentric Diagram
Hydrostatic Curves
Appendix C. Basic Ship Dynamics
General
Dynamic Responses
Appendix D. The Froude Notation
Froude Method of Calculating Resistance
Appendix E. Questions
Chapter 2. Definition and Regulation
Chapter 3. Ship Form Calculations
Chapter 4. Flotation
Chapter 5. Stability
Chapter 6. Launching, Docking and Grounding
Chapter 7. Resistance
Chapter 8. Propulsion
Chapter 9. The Ship Environments
Chapter 10. Seakeeping
Chapter 11. Vibration, Noice and Shock
Chapter 12. Manoeuvring
Chapter 13. Structures
Chapter 14. Ship Design
Chapter 15. Ship Types
References and Further Reading
Index
Appendix B. The Displacement Sheet and Hydrostatics
Appendix E. Answers to Questions in Appendix E
Chapter 2. Definition and Regulation
Chapter 3. Ship Form Calculations
Chapter 4. Flotation
Chapter 5. Stability
Chapter 6. Launching, Docking and Grounding
Chapter 7. Resistance
Chapter 8. Propulsion
Chapter 9. The Ship Environments
Chapter 10. Seakeeping
Chapter 11. Vibration, Noise and Shock
Chapter 12. Manoeuvring
Chapter 13. Structures
Chapter 14. Ship Design
Chapter 15. Ship Types
- No. of pages: 496
- Language: English
- Edition: 5
- Published: January 9, 2013
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9780080982724
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E. C. Tupper
Eric Tupper is a Fellow and Honorary Vice-President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), UK. In 2011 he received the William Froude Medal for outstanding contribution to naval architecture from RINA for his Basic Ship Theory books, co-authored with Ken Rawson. His long career in naval architecture has included ship design, hydrodynamic and structural research, and ship production.
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Fellow and Honorary Vice-President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), UKRead Introduction to Naval Architecture on ScienceDirect