Basic Ship Theory

Basic Ship Theory

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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.

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Basic Ship Theory by Kj Rawson

Volume 1 of Basic Ship Theory presented fundamental work on ship shape, static behaviour, hazards, protection and ship strength. It described in detail the environment on which marine vehicles have to work and the properties of the sea and air. This volume discusses the dynamic behaviour of ships and other vechicles 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. Familiarity with the first volume has beeen assumed throughout, but certain conversion factors, preferred values and symbols, and nomenclature are repeated.
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ISBN 13 9780582219250
ISBN 10 0582219256
Title Basic Ship Theory
Author Kj Rawson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Year published 1994-12-21
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.