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Ship construction / D.J. Eyres, M.SC, F.R.I.N.A., formerly Lecturer in Naval Architecture, Department of Maritime Studies, Plymouth Polytechnic, (now University of Plymouth), G.J. Bruce, M.B.A., F.R.I.N.A., MSNAME, formerly Professor of Shiprepair and Conversion, School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University.

Eyres, David J. (Author). Bruce, George J. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Acting as both a professional reference on current approaches in shipyard practice and a comprehensive introduction for students in any marine discipline, Ship Construction covers the complete construction process, from ship specification to completed vessel." -- Page 4 of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780080972398
ISBN: 008097239X
Physical Description: 388 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Edition: Seventh edition.
Publisher: Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : Butterworth-Heinemann, [2012.]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part one: Introduction to Shipbuilding -- Basic Design of the Ship -- Ship Dimensions, Form, Size, or Category -- Development of Ship Types -- Part two: Materials and Strength of Ships -- Classification Societies -- Steels -- Other Shipbuilding Materials -- Testing of Materials -- Stresses to which a Ship is Subject -- part three: Welding and Cutting -- Welding and Cutting Processes used in Shipbuilding -- Welding Practice and Testing Welds -- Part four: Shipyard Practice -- Shipyard Layout -- Design Information for Production -- Plate and Section Preparation and Machining -- Assembly of Ship Structure -- Launching -- Part five: Ship Structure -- Bottom Structure -- Shell Plating and Framing -- Bulkheads and Pillars -- Decks, Hatches, and Superstructures -- Fore End Structure -- Aft End Structure -- Tanker Construction -- Liquified Gas Carriers -- Part six: Outfit -- Cargo Lifting Arrangements -- Cargo Access, Handling, and Restraint -- Pumping and Piping Arrangements -- Corrosion Control and Antifouling Systems -- Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and Insulation -- Part seven: International Regulations -- International Maritime Organization -- Tonnage -- Load Line Rules -- Structural Fire Protection.