Introduction to Naval Architecture Third Edition

372 Pages·2003·19.25 MB·English

Introduction to Naval Architecture
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Introduction to Naval
Architecture
Third Edition
E. C. Tupper, BSc, CEng, RCNC, FRINA, WhSch
OXFORD AMSTERDAM BOSTON LONDON NEW YORK PARIS
SAN DIEGO SAN FRANSISCO SINGAPORE SYNDEY TOKYO
Butterworth-Heinemann
An imprint of Elsevier Science
Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP
First published as Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers, 1975
Reprinted 1978, 1981
Second edition published as Muckle's Naval Architecture, 1987
Third edition 1996
Reprinted 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2002
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Contents
Preface to the third edition vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 Introduction 1
2 Definition and regulation 5
3 Ship form calculations 19
4 Flotation and stability 30
5 The environment 81
6 Seakeeping 100
7 Strength 121
8 Resistance 173
9 Propulsion 209
10 Manoeuvring 252
11 Vibration, noise and shock 276
12 Ship design 304
Appendix: Units, notation and sources 347
Index 353
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Preface to the third edition
One definition of wisdom is the thoughtful application of learning;
insight; good sense; judgement. It can be said that this book aims to
contribute to the reader's wisdom. It sets out to provide knowledge of
the fundamentals of naval architecture so that the reader can define a
ship form, calculate its draughts and displacement and check its
stability. It seeks to give an understanding of other aspects of the ship
such as the possible modes of structural failure and its manoeuvring
and seakeeping performance. It presents information on the environ-
ment in which the ship has to operate, and describes the signs that
might indicate pending trouble.
As with all branches of engineering, naval architecture is changing
dramatically as a result of modern technology. Computers have made a
big impact on the design, construction and operation of ships. New
materials and changing world economics are bringing new ship types
into commercial use or resulting in changes in more established types.
Greater emphasis on protection of the environment has led to new
regulations on waste disposal and the design of ships to minimize the
harmful results of oil spillages and other accidents. There is now
greater attention to safety of life at sea, not least as a result of the tragic
loss of life in passenger ferries such as the Estonia and the Herald of Free
Enterprise.
Because of the rate of change in the subject, new texts are required
not only by those beginning a career in the profession but also by those
already involved who wish to keep their knowledge up-dated. This book
is intended only as an introduction to naval architecture. It sets out to
educate those who need some knowledge of the subject in their work,
such as sea-going engineers and those who work in design offices and
production organizations associated with the maritime sector. It will
help those who aspire to acquire a qualification in naval architecture up
to about the incorporated engineer level. Most major design calcula-
tions are, today, carried out by computer. However, it is vital that the
underlying principles are understood if computer programs are to be
applied intelligently. It is this understanding which this book sets out to
provide for the technician.
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viii PREFACE
Apart from ships, many are involved in the exploitation of offshore
energy resources, harvesting the riches of the sea or in leisure activities.
Leisure is an increasingly important sector in the market, ranging from
small boats to large yachts and ferries and even underwater passenger
craft to show people the marvels of marine life. All marine structures
must obey the same basic laws and remain effective in the harsh marine
environment.
Many of those working in these fields will have had their basic
training in a more general engineering setting. This volume presents
the essential knowledge of naval architecture they need in a form which
they should find easy to assimilate as part of a course of learning. Those
who are already practitioners will find it useful as a reference text.
Acknowledgements
Many of the figures and most of the worked examples in this book are
from Muckle's Naval Architecture which is the work this volume is
intended to replace. A number of figures are taken from the
publications of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. They are
reproduced by kind permission of the Institution and those concerned
are indicated in the captions. I am very grateful to my son, Simon, for
his assistance in producing the new illustrations.
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