Basic Ship Theory, Combined Volume (eBook)

Front Cover 1
Basic Ship Theory 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 6
Foreword to the fifth edition 16
Acknowledgements 18
Introduction 19
Symbols and nomenclature 25
Chapter 1. Art or science? 30
Authorities 33
Chapter 2. Some tools 36
Basic geometric concepts 36
Properties of irregular shapes 43
Approximate integration 51
Computers 64
Approximate formulae and rules 68
Statistics 69
Worked examples 70
Problems 77
Chapter 3. Flotation and trim 81
Flotation 81
Trim 90
Hydrostatic data 102
Worked examples 106
Problems 114
Chapter 4. Stability 120
Initial stability 122
Complete stability 133
Dynamical stability 154
Stability assessment 156
Problems 166
Chapter 5. Hazards and protection 174
Flooding and collision 174
Safety of life at sea 188
Other hazards 194
Abnormal waves 200
Environmental pollution 201
Problems 201
Chapter 6. The ship girder 206
The standard calculation 208
Material considerations 248
Conclusions 258
Problems 259
Chapter 7. Structural design and analysis 266
Stiffened plating 269
Panels of plating 276
Frameworks 285
Finite element techniques 303
Realistic assessment of structural elements 305
Fittings 309
Problems 310
Chapter 8. Launching and docking 315
Launching 315
Docking 324
Problems 328
Chapter 9. The ship environment and human factors 331
The external environment. The sea 332
Waves 335
Climate 367
Physical limitations 372
The internal environment 373
Motions 374
The air 376
Lighting 377
Vibration and noise 379
Human factors 389
Problems 391
Chapter 10. Powering of ships: general principles 394
Fluid dynamics 395
Components of resistance and propulsion 397
Model testing 426
Ship trials 432
Summary 436
Problems 436
Chapter 11. Powering of ships: application 440
Presentation of data 440
Power estimation 447
Computational fluid dynamics 479
Summary 481
Problems 481
Chapter 12. Seakeeping 486
Seakeeping qualities 486
Ship motions 488
Limiting seakeeping criteria 508
Overall seakeeping performance 516
Acquiring data for seakeeping assessments 519
Non-linear effects 530
Frequency domain and time domain simulations 531
Improving seakeeping performance 533
Experiments and trials 544
Problems 547
Chapter 13. Manoeuvrability 552
General concepts 552
Assessment of manoeuvrability 560
Rudder forces and torques 568
Experiments and trials 577
Rudder types and systems 581
Ship handling 588
Stability and control of submarines 591
Design assessment 596
Effect of design parameters on manoeuvring 598
Problems 599
Chapter 14. Major ship design features 603
Machinery 603
Systems 611
Equipment 631
Creating a fighting ship 634
Accommodation 636
Measurement 639
Problems 643
Chapter 15. Ship design 646
Objectives 647
Boundaries 652
Creativity 654
Iteration in design 655
Design for the life intended 674
Conclusion 682
Chapter 16. Particular ship types 684
Passenger ships 684
Ferries and RoRo ships 686
Aircraft carriers 688
Bulk cargo carriers 691
Submarines 694
Container ships 700
Frigates and destroyers 701
High speed small craft 704
Offshore engineering 714
Tugs 717
Fishing vessels 719
Yachts 721
Annex—The Froude ‘constant’ notation (1888) 724
Bibliography 734
Answers to problems 738
Index 744