Hull form - delineation and geometry; the calculation of areas and moments; fluids at rest - first principles; transverse stability; trim, longitudinal stability and addition of weights; hydrostatic curves and the displacement sheet; rules for freeboard, subdivision and stability; fluids in motion - first principles; fluids in motion - gravity and viscosity effects; properties of waves; surface friction; residual resistance and form; experimental testing tanks or "model basins"; air resistance and sail propulsion; marine propellers; powering of vessels; design and powering of planning craft; motion in a seaway; strength of ships; vibration of ships; launching calculations; materials of construction; some design problems.
Data pubblicazione
01/01/1992