The Maritime Engineering Reference Book: A Guide to Ship Design, Construction and Operation - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750689870 ISBN 13: 9780750689878

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008

Synopsis

The Maritime Engineering Reference Book is a one-stop source for engineers involved in marine engineering and naval architecture. In this essential reference, Anthony F. Molland has brought together the work of a number of the world's leading writers in the field to create an inclusive volume for a wide audience of marine engineers, naval architects and those involved in marine operations, insurance and other related fields.

Coverage ranges from the basics to more advanced topics in ship design, construction and operation. All the key areas are covered, including ship flotation and stability, ship structures, propulsion, seakeeping and maneuvering. The marine environment and maritime safety are explored as well as new technologies, such as computer aided ship design and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

Facts, figures and data from world-leading experts makes this an invaluable ready-reference for those involved in the field of maritime engineering.

Professor A.F. Molland, BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng, FRINA. is Emeritus Professor of Ship Design at the University of Southampton, UK. He has lectured ship design and operation for many years. He has carried out extensive research and published widely on ship design and various aspects of ship hydrodynamics.

* A comprehensive overview from best-selling authors including Bryan Barrass, Rawson and Tupper, and David Eyres
* Covers basic and advanced material on marine engineering and Naval Architecture topics
* Have key facts, figures and data to hand in one complete reference book

About this title

About the Author

Anthony Molland, MSc, PhD, CEng, FRINA is Emeritus Professor of Ship Design at the University of Southampton. He has carried out extensive experimental research and published widely on ship design and ship hydrodynamics including ship rudders and control surfaces, propellers and ship resistance components.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0750689870
• ISBN 13: 9780750689878
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 920
• Editor: Molland Anthony F.