Hydrostatics and Strength (v. 1, Chapters 1-9) (Basic Ship Theory)

Rawson, K.J.

ISBN 10: 0582305284 / ISBN 13: 9780582305281

Published by Longman Higher Education, 1983

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hydrostatics and Strength (v. 1, Chapters 1-9) (Basic Ship Theory)
• Publisher: Longman Higher Education
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582305284
• ISBN 13: 9780582305281
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 580.6 grams

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Synopsis

This volume discusses the dynamic behaviour of ships and other vehicles in the complex environment in which they operate. It examines how these surroundings can be controlled to the maximum comfort of vehicle and crew and looks at the creative activity of ship design.

About the Author

Eric Tupper is a Fellow and Honorary Vice-President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), UK. In 2011 he received the William Froude Medal for outstanding contribution to naval architecture from RINA for his Basic Ship Theory books, co-authored with Ken Rawson. His long career in naval architecture has included ship design, hydrodynamic and structural research, and ship production.