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Author Lee, Byung Suk, author

Title Hydrostatics and stability of marine vehicles : theory and practice / Byung Suk Lee
Published Singapore : Springer, [2019]

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 134 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Springer series on naval architecture, marine engineering, shipbuilding and shipping, 2194-8445 ; volume 7
Springer series on naval architecture, marine engineering, shipbuilding and shipping ; 7. 2194-8445
Contents Basic Ship Geometry -- Basic Hydrostatics -- Moments and Centroids -- Numerical Integration Methods -- Trim and Longitudinal Stability -- Statical Stability at Small Heels Angles -- Statical Stability at Large Heel Angles -- Dynamical Stability -- Intact Stability Criteria -- Damage Stability and Watertight Subdivision
Summary This book addresses the hydrostatics and stability of ships and other floating marine structures - a fundamental aspect of naval architecture and offshore engineering for naval architects and marine engineers. It starts from the most basic concepts, assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subject. By presenting the topic in a methodical and step-by-step manner, the book helps students to enhance their understanding, while also providing valuable guidelines for lecturers teaching related courses
Notes Includes index
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 17, 2018)
Subject Stability of ships.
Hydrostatics.
Ships -- Hydrodynamics.
Fluid mechanics.
Mechanical engineering.
Mechanics of fluids.
Technical design.
Offshore engineering.
Science -- Mechanics -- Dynamics -- Fluid Dynamics.
Science -- Mechanics -- General.
Technology & Engineering -- Mechanical.
Technology & Engineering -- Industrial Design -- Product.
Technology & Engineering -- Hydraulics.
Hydrostatics
Ships -- Hydrodynamics
Stability of ships
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789811326820
9811326827
9789811326837
9811326835
9789811348006
9811348006