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Basic Ship Theory, Combined Volume

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ISBN-10: 0750653981

ISBN-13: 9780750653985

Edition: 5th 2001 (Revised)

Authors: E. C. Tupper, K. J. Rawson

List price: $210.00
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Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory is an introductory text for naval architecture students, and a reference for the more experienced designer. This fifth edition provides a balance between theory and practice.
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Book details

List price: $210.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 10/5/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 784
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.63" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 3.036
Language: English

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.

Contents Of Volume 1
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Symbols and Nomenclature
Art or Science?
Some tools
Flotation and Trim
Stability
Hazards and Protection
The Ship Girder
Structural Design and Analysis
Launching and Docking
The Ship Environment and Human Factors
Answers to problems
Index
Contents Of Volume 2
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Symbols and Nomenclature
Powering of Ships: general principles
Powering of Ships: application
Seakeeping
Manoevrability
Major Ship Design Features
Ship Design
Particular Ship Types
Fishing Vehicles
Yachts
Answers to problems
Index