Ship Stability Notes and Examples

Kemp, John F.; Young, Peter

ISBN 10: 0434910287 / ISBN 13: 9780434910281

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, U.S.A., 1990

About this Item

Book is in very clean condition with sraight, tight, solid binding, light shelf wear to covers only, page ends marked in red pen with previous owner's name. Text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 127 pages full of graphs, charts, formulae, very technical in orientation. Chapters include Simpson's rules, Ship stresses, Transverse stability, Longitudinal stability, drydocking, water pressure, Free surface, Stability data, etc. Keywords: Curves of Metacentres, Statical Stability, Stable Equilibrium, Coefficient Block, Prismatic, Waterplane, Center of Flotatiion, Bouyancy, Gravity, Pressure, Trim, Displacement, Draught, Dynamical, Free Surface, Flooding, GEC -- Elliot Safe Load Computer, Hydrostatic, Inclining Test, Inertia, KN Curves, Reserve, Righting Lever, Moment, Rolling, Shear, Stress, Synchronism, Upthrust, Waterplane, Metacentric Height, Moseley's Formula, Morrish's, Period of Roll.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ship Stability Notes and Examples
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0434910287
• ISBN 13: 9780434910281
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Real seller with inventory on hand. Trade Paperback. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1990. Near Fine. Book is in very clean condition with sraight, tight, solid binding, light shelf wear to covers only, page ends marked in red pen with previous owner's name. Text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 127 pages full of graphs, charts, formulae, very technical in orientation. Chapters include Simpson's rules, Ship stresses, Transverse stability, Longitudinal stability, drydocking, water pressure, Free surface, Stability data, etc.

About the Author

Dr Bryan Barrass worked as a Ship Draughtsman for 11 years at Swan Hunters Shipyard in Wallsend. In 1963, he then became a Lecturer in Naval Architecture in Sunderland. From 1967 to 1993, he worked at Liverpool John Moores University, lecturing to Maritime Degree students, Masters, Mates, and Marine Engineers.

In 1993 he retired from full-time work. He became a visiting Lecturer and has written seven books involving Ship Stability, Ship Design & Ship Performance and Ship Squat & Interaction. His interest in Ship Squat began in April 1972, starting on research for his Ph.D. degree.

He has worked with many national & international Port Authorities. They include the PLA, Milford Haven PA, Liverpool PA, Humberside PA, Tyne PA, Truro PA, Newhaven PA, Bordeaux PA, Klaipeda PA, Nantes PA and Hamburg PA.

Dr Barrass has supplied Ship Squat and Interaction information to 22 countries worldwide. He has lectured at a great number of UK Universities and has advised many Ship-owners on the above listed Specialist topics.