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This book provides a broad appreciation of the science and art of naval architecture, explaining the subject in physical rather than in mathematical terms. While covering basic principles, such as hull geometry, propulsion, and stability, the book also addresses contemporary topics, such as computer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tupper, E. C.
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Butterworth Heinemann, 2013.
Edition:5th ed.
Subjects:
Naval architecture.
Shipbuilding.
Technology and engineering > Marine and naval.
Transportation > Ships and shipbuilding.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book provides a broad appreciation of the science and art of naval architecture, explaining the subject in physical rather than in mathematical terms. While covering basic principles, such as hull geometry, propulsion, and stability, the book also addresses contemporary topics, such as computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM). It reflects the continuing developments in technology, changes in international regulations, and recent research.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 476 pages :) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080982724
0080982727