{"product_id":"practical-ship-design-paperback-9780080440545","title":"Practical Ship Design (Paperback \/ softback) 9780080440545","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePractical Ship Design\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eD.G.M. Watson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080440545, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 February 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e558 pages\u003cbr\u003e24 x 16.5 x 3.4 cm, 1.02 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eRAS\u003cbr\u003e\"With a detailed look at the preliminary approaches used in ship design, this is one of the most useful books on naval architecture and marine engineering to be published for a long time.(...)Written is a simple style with clear explanations of concepts and sources the book contains a wealth of practical information with graphs taken from actual service vessels.(...)the book is essential reading for all naval architecture undergraduates and a must for University libraries offering marine engineering courses.\" \u003cb\u003e--Marine Engineers Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe ever-growing demand for commercial activities at sea has meant that ships are rapidly developing and that the rules governing their construction and operation are changing. \u003ci\u003ePractical Ship Design\u003c\/i\u003e records these changes, their outcomes and the reasoning behind them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt deals with every aspect of ship design and handles a wide range of both merchant ships and naval ships with authority. It provides coverage of cargo ships and passenger ships, tugs, dredgers and other service craft. It also includes concept design, detail design, structural design, hydrodynamics design, the effect of regulations, the preparation of specifications and matters of costs and economics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the author's extensive practical experience, \u003ci\u003ePractical Ship Design\u003c\/i\u003e is likely to interest everybody involved in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships. Students and the most experienced professionals will all benefit from the book's vast store of design data and its conclusions and recommendations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter headings and selected papers:\u003c\/b\u003e Foreword. Preface. \u003cb\u003eIntroduction, Methods and Data.\u003c\/b\u003e Design calculation methods. Ship design data. \u003cb\u003eSetting Design Requirements.\u003c\/b\u003e Merchant ship requirements and transportation studies. Staff requirements for warship and naval auxiliary vessels. \u003cb\u003eThe Design Equations.\u003c\/b\u003e The weight equations. The volume equations. \u003cb\u003eWeight-Based Designs\u003c\/b\u003e. Outfit weight calculations. Lightship centres of gravity. \u003cb\u003eVolume, Area and Dimension-Based Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e Estimating the required volume. Crew numbers. \u003cb\u003ePowering I.\u003c\/b\u003e An introduction to powering. Resistance and ship model correlation. \u003cb\u003ePowering II.\u003c\/b\u003e Propulsive efficiency. \u003cb\u003eDesign Of Lines.\u003c\/b\u003e The bow and stern. Seakeeping and manoeuvrability. \u003cb\u003eMachinery Selection\u003c\/b\u003e. Introduction and criteria for choosing the main engine. \u003cb\u003eStructural Design.\u003c\/b\u003e Factors influencing structural design. Special strength considerations for particular ship types. \u003cb\u003eFreeboard and Subdivision.\u003c\/b\u003e Deterministic rules for passenger ships. Probabilistic rules for cargo ships. \u003cb\u003eStability and Trim — General.\u003c\/b\u003e Damaged stability standards for reduced freeboard. Constant displacement and added weight. \u003cb\u003eOther Statutory Rules.\u003c\/b\u003e MARPOL — marine pollution rules. Tonnage rules. \u003cb\u003eSpecial Factors Influencing Warship Design. \u003c\/b\u003eWarship roles. Combat systems. \u003cb\u003eThe General Arrangement.\u003c\/b\u003e Factors influencing the general arrangement. Arranging accommodation. \u003cb\u003eGeneral Arrangement of Some Ship Types.\u003c\/b\u003e A specialist ship — R.D.N. fishery inspection ship \"Thetis\". Guidance on designs from significant ships. \u003cb\u003eSpecification and Tender Package.\u003c\/b\u003e Specification principles. Things to avoid when writing, or accepting a specification. \u003cb\u003eCost Estimating.\u003c\/b\u003e Cost and price. Structural costs. \u003cb\u003eOperational Economics\u003c\/b\u003e. Economic criteria. Operating costs. \u003cb\u003eConversions. \u003c\/b\u003eModifications to increase deadweight or capacity. Bibliography. Subject index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Marine engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Marine engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Marine%20engineering%20%5BTTS%5D%22\"\u003eTTS\u003c\/a\u003e], Maritime \/ nautical trades [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Maritime \/ nautical trades\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Maritime%20\/%20nautical%20trades%20%5BTRLT%5D%22\"\u003eTRLT\u003c\/a\u003e], Ship design \u0026amp; naval architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Ship design \u0026amp; naval architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Ship%20design%20\u0026amp;%20naval%20architecture%20%5BTRLD%5D%22\"\u003eTRLD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648540168472,"sku":"9780080440545","price":80.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780080440545_7a4f2cb6-0ed5-4bdc-a452-48f2b0194c17.jpg?v=1695003979","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/practical-ship-design-paperback-9780080440545","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}