A systematic and detailed description of naval architecture of multi-hull ships. Topics include conceptual design, hydrostatics and stability, resistance and propulsion in calm water and high seas, seakeeping, controllability, structural strength and multi-hull concepts for various commercial, military, and service applications. The scope encompassed multi-hull types from catamarans and trimarans to SWATH ships, wave-piercing, hydrofoil-assisted, super-critical-speed shallow-water vessels, and ships with more than three hulls of all sizes.
Data pubblicazione
01/11/2001