A practical, tuition-friendly guide to ship design and strength from buoyancy to bending moments.
This volume presents methods for calculating displacement, center of buoyancy, metacenters, trim, and waterplane properties. It also covers practical tools like the integraph and standardising results to help engineers assess hull strength and performance.
With clear explanations and illustrative diagrams, it connects theory to real-world tasks such as determining cargo capacities, assessing flooding effects, and evaluating longitudinal and transverse strength under waves.
- Calculating displacement, buoyancy, metacentric height, and trim for ships.
- Assessing the effects of flooding compartments on stability and draught.
- Analyzing hull strength, bending moments, shearing forces, and longitudinal stresses.
- Using diagrams and tables to guide design decisions and ship calculations.
Ideal for students and professionals in naval architecture and ship design seeking a thorough, hands-on reference.