Ship
Stability
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Klass
Van Dokkum, Hans ten Katen, Kees Koomen, Jakob Pinkster
3rd
edition, 2008 Hard cover,
8 ½ x 12, 176 pages
$60.00 T6608 |
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Just as “Ship Knowledge” was
presented in a whole new manner, so too is “Ship Stability.” Due to the
advances in computer power and software, the authors are able to present the
material in a drastically different form from that of other stability
textbooks, including the order and approach of topics.
The subject should interest
college and university students, as well as fishermen and sailors. Lack of
knowledge about stability means great risk for the ship, crew, passengers
and environment. Thus, this comprehensive book suits all levels of
navigational and shipbuilding schools.
All required topics are
addressed and can be easily understood with help from the many
illustrations.
The terminology and
abbreviations conform to international usage as much as possible, meaning
that Maritime English is used. For a specific concept, one term and one
abbreviation is provided, despite the fact that in practice more words are
sometimes used. This provides clarity as soon as the terms become familiar.
Hydrostatic data for six ships
are given in the accompanying CD. For three of the ships, an abbreviated
version of this data is included in the back of the book.
Each author has practical
experience and specialized knowledge, and the fusion of their experience and
knowledge has resulted in this book, “Ship Stability.”
Table of Contents
General
Prinicpal Dimensions
Transverse Stability
Longitudinal Stability
Damage Stability
Stability While Underway
Docking, running aground
Special types of ships
Loading and Stability Software
Hydrostatic particulars
Credits, photographs and illustrations
Index
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