Hints on the Principles Which Should Regulate the Form of Ships and Boats: Derived From Original Experiments; With Numerous Illustrations of Models (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Bland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036519252X ISBN 13: 9780365192527

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how real experiments with ship models reveal the forces that shape speed, stability, and safety on the water.

This edition, drawn from a century of hands‑on testing, presents clear findings about how water resistance, lateral resistance, and stability guide the form of ships and boats. It covers how bows, midship sections, and stern shapes affect performance, and how changing width, length, or curve alters behavior in water. The work includes practical observations and diagrams that translate complex ideas into approachable lessons for designers and curious readers.

• How water resistance scales with surface area and weight
• Where the center of lateral resistance lies and how it shifts with movement
• How bow and stern shapes influence speed and stability
• Guidance on midship section forms and their impact on performance

Ideal for readers of naval architecture history and engineering, this book offers a grounded look at the governing principles behind the design of ships and boats.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036519252X
• ISBN 13: 9780365192527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 86