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Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer.The fifth edition continues to provide a balance between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in its more basic concepts, also covering safety issues, structural strength, flotation, trim and stability. Both volumes feature the importance of considering the environment in design.Basic Ship Theory is an essential tool for undergraduates and national vocational students of naval architecture, maritime studies, ocean and offshore engineering, and will be of great assistance to practising marine engineers and naval architects.Brand new edition of the leading undergraduate textbook in Naval Architecture.Provides a basis for more advanced theory.Over 500 examples, with answers.
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//SYS21///INTEGRA/BST/VOL2/REVISES 31-7-2001/BSTA01.3D ± 1 ± [1±22/22] 31.7.2001 5:52PM Basic Ship Theory //SYS21///INTEGRA/BST/VOL2/REVISES 31-7-2001/BSTA01.3D ± 2 ± [1±22/22] 31.7.2001 5:52PM //SYS21///INTEGRA/BST/VOL2/REVISES 31-7-2001/BSTA01.3D ± 3 ± [1±22/22] 31.7.2001 5:52PM Basic Ship Theory K.J. Rawson MSc, DEng, FEng, RCNC, FRINA, WhSch E.C. Tupper BSc, CEng, RCNC, FRINA, WhSch Fifth edition Volume 2 Chapters 10 to 16 Ship Dynamics and Design OXFORD AUCKLAND BOSTON JOHANNESBURG MELBOURNE NEW DELHI //SYS21///INTEGRA/BST/VOL2/REVISES 31-7-2001/BSTA01.3D ± 4 ± [1±22/22] 31.7.2001 5:52PM Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP 225 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801-2041 A division of Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd A member of the Reed Elsevier plc group First published by Longman Group Limited