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

W. Bland

9780656527144: Hints on the Principles Which Should Regulate the Form of Ships and Boats: Derived From Original Experiments, With Numerous Illustrations of Models (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656527145 ISBN 13: 9780656527144

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the science behind how ship shapes affect speed, stability, and safety.

This classic study collects a series of practical model experiments to uncover the governing laws of water resistance, weight, lateral force, and stability. Clear diagrams and step‑by‑step tests reveal how bow shape, bottom curves, and beam influence performance under wind, oar, and steam power.

This edition presents hands‑on methods for understanding why certain forms work better at sea, from midship sections to the effects of ballast and density. It is a valuable resource for students, designers, and ship enthusiasts who want a pragmatic view of hull form and its impact on speed and safety.

Model experiments show how resistance grows with surface area and weight, and how speed links to hull shape.
Insights into lateral resistance and where the center of forces lies during motion.
Guidance on bow and stern shapes, bottom curves, and stability principles for different hulls.
Illustrations and stepwise reasoning that connect theory to practical ship design decisions.

Ideal for readers of historical engineering studies and those curious about the practical rules that govern ship design.

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