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(PNA-GOS) 2009 ISBN 0-939773-67-8, Softbound, 1lb.

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This new revised volume on Strength of Ships and Ocean Structures addresses several topics of ship strength in greater depth than in the previous edition of PNA, bringing much of the material up to date and introducing some new subjects. There is extensive coverage of the latest developments in dynamic sea load predictions, including nonlinear load effects, slamming and impact plus new sections on the mechanics of collisions and grounding. The incorporation of the various loadings in structural design and analysis is covered including long term extreme and cumulative fatigue effects. There is a more extensive treatment of strength analysis using finite element methods than was included in the previous edition. Ultimate strength evaluation of the hull girder and components is covered and there is a section on structural safety assessment applying reliability concepts including fatigue effects. Particular attention is given to problems encountered in ships of special type and size that have been developed in recent years, many of which, by reason of size, configuration or lack of a history of design experience, require a design approach based on first principles. Modern developments in classification society strength standards and modern rule developments are covered including Common Structural Rules for tankers and bulk carriers. The concluding sections discuss materials other than steel, including composites and aluminum, and vessels of unusual geometry and performance such as multihulls, hydrofoils, and SWATH craft.

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This book by Professor Neil Bose is an excellent interpretation of the hydrodynamics of the prediction of ship powering performance of various types of ship propulsors. It is based on extensive studies carried out by Professor Bose and his students over the last several years at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, and his long association with the Institute for Ocean Technology (IOT), National Research Council of Canada. As a result of his International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC) technical committee membership, he has captured the accepted international state-of-the-art of ship powering prediction.

Professor Bose has extensively discussed most types of ship propulsors, including oscillating foils and wind-assisted propulsion devices. He has included a general discussion of ship resistance and the prediction of powering performance from model tests, primarily for conventional screw propellers. He has included the problems of screw propellers operating in ice, particularly with regard to strength. He has incorporated extensive lists of references and has included examples to be worked by the reader. As such, the book should be particularly useful to students and those responsible for making powering predictions, especially to those getting started in the field.

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The Society’s premier reference work, a revision of the 1967 publication on naval architecture covering ship’s geometry, stability, flooding, strength, resistance and propulsion, vibration, ship controllability, and motion in waves. A must-have reference for anyone involved in naval architecture.

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he new two-volume edition is a worthy successor to the highly respected previous editions, and covers all practical aspects of design and construction of ships of all types. The material is all new and up to date, with 55 chapters by authors of international repute. Newcomers and those familiar with the previous editions alike will be pleased with the breadth and depth of the content. This book is far more than a textbook for students: it is a professional reference without parallel for designers, builders, owners, and operators that is virtually a whole professional library in two volumes.

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By providing an understanding of the basic concepts of naval architecture, this book is the perfect companion for the maritime professional who is not a naval architect, but needs to be able to communicate effectively with naval architects. Written in engaging and easily understood terms, this book concentrates on two aspects of naval architecture: design and analysis. Technical discussions are almost entirely qualitative rather than quantitative and coverage focuses on conventional ship worthiness, structural integrity, powering requirements and functional capability. Harry Benford is Professor Emeritus and former Chairman of the Department of Naval Architecture at the University of Michigan.

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This text is an introduction to those practical elements of the theories of naval architecture that are most helpful and essential to ship’s officers, marine engineers, shipyard engineers and technicians, who work on seagoing vessels or in the profession that service them. The author explains the concepts of naval architecture in simple language for students in many of the maritime disciplines. Problems and answers are also included. Robert Zubaly is a Professor Emeritus of Naval Architecture in the Department of Engineering at SUNY Maritime College.

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This timeless book serves as an introduction to naval architecture for those who have limited knowledge of the subject. Eric Tupper, former head of structures research and chief engineer with the Admiralty Research Establishment, derived this revision from the original landmark book, Muckle’s Naval Architecture.

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This introductory textbook for students of marine engineering is intended for use in the classroom and on the floor plates. It was prepared by professors at Webb Institute, the US Merchant Marine Academy, and the University of Delaware. The two-volume format was selected to allow students to examine the illustrations while reading the text.

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This CD contains 266 papers encompassing almost every aspect of marine environmental protection and environmental engineering. Twelve contributing members of the joint Committee on Environmental Engineering, under the direction of chairman Cdr. Stephen P. Markle, P.E., undertook a review of ASNE and SNAME associated publications since 1984, and selected those that in their judgment and experience would be most helpful in their professional endeavors. The intent was to provide both historical perspective as well as cutting edge technology and processes in use today.

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Ocean Engineering is an engineering discipline whose future is linked to the need for natural energy and mineral resources from beneath the sea’s surface. It is an authoritative book for use by practitioners in industry and for academic instruction. This text addresses the application of engineering principles for the analysis, design, development and management of systems that must function in a seawater, open ocean environment. Robert Randall is Professor of Ocean Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department of Texas A&M University.

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A comprehensive and cohesive work on the major elements of manned submersible design; useful to those concerned with the design, construction, operation and/ or certification/ classification of these underwater vehicles as well as those involved in the planning or management of ocean systems utilizing them. The editor, Eugene Allmendinger, is Professor Emeritus of Naval Architecture at the University of New Hampshire.

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True forensic analysis of what really caused the demise of the Titanic, Britannic and Lusitania by acclaimed marine forensic experts Garzke and Woodward. Neil Cormack says “Titanic Ships, Titanic Disasters is an excellent book to say the least and should take pride of place in the maritime sections of all public and private libraries around the world. It is a highly recommended volume and the authors are to be congratulated and praised on its quality.”

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Ferreiro describes the formulation of the three major elements of ship theory (the science of explaining the physical behavior of a ship): maneuvering and sail theory, ship resistance and hydrodynamics, and stability theory. He considers the era’s influential books on naval architecture and describes the professionalization of ship constructors that is the true legacy of this period. Finally, looking from the viewpoints of both the constructor and the naval administrator, he explains why the development of ship theory was encouraged, financed, and used in naval shipbuilding. A generous selection of rarely seen archival images accompanies the text.

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This book presents the small boat designer and builder with a basic insight into the nature of fiberglass as a boatbuilding material, as well as a sound, yet simple, approach to analyzing fiberglass boat hull structures. A thorough review is given to the characteristics of fiberglass materials and laminate design properties. In addition, valuable data is presented on basic design principles such as selection of structural loads, safety factors, deflection and vibration limitation. The level of detail engineering analysis of fiberglass structures, tempered with a practical, uncomplicated approach. The book is well illustrated and includes numerous step-by-step design examples. Robert J. Scott is president of Gibbs & Cox.

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This CD contains over 300 papers on small craft, selected by the SNAME Small Craft Committee from the Society’s Transactions, journals, conferences, symposia, and Section meetings as most likely to be helpful to their colleagues in the small craft community in the pursuit of their professional endeavors - “one stop shopping, readily accessible and close at hand.”

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The cruising life offers adventure, exotic destinations, and expansive opportunities for personal growth. But considering such a life leads to vexing questions: What do I need to learn? What do I do if my partner falls overboard? How will our relationship be tested at sea? Let longtime cruiser and circumnavigator Diana Jessie start you on the journey of a lifetime with her advice on short-term cruising or long-term voyaging. She addresses the concerns of women cruisers, including: -Cruising roles and relationships -What life at sea is really like -Children on board -How to make the boat your home as well as his-Identifying the dangers and putting them into perspective . . . and more Plan for smooth cruising with advice from Sally Bee Brown, a contributing editor to PassageMaker magazine; Carol Cuddyer, cofounderof Sea Sense, a sailing and powerboating school for women; Dawn Riley, noted America’s Cup and Whitbread sailor; Patience Wales, two-time circumnavigator and editor emeritus of SAIL; and thirty other cruisers. This updated edition also contains information on powerboating (including choosing between power and sail), cruising with pets, and satellite communication. “A little gem . . . packed with useful information.”--Sailing “Every woman who intends to step on board for more than a day sail should read Jessie’s book.”--The Log

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In 1982 the leaders of the national Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) recognized the need for greater focus on shipbuilding education; the result was the establishment of an education panel (SP-9) within the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Ship Production Committee-the implementation arm of the NSRP. The first project authorized by the panel was a textbook on advanced concepts of ship production. This edition was revised in 1995 to update the contents to be consistent with technological advances made since the book’s publication in 1988.

The focus of this book is state-of-the-art technology and its application to the principals and practices of shipbuilding employing group technology. The authors present a system aimed at optimizing productivity in shipbuilding under current technological conditions. Also included are chapters devoted to basic manufacturing and construction processes and the design for production and CAD/CAM applications. The book is suitable for the upperclass undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as serving as a valuable resource for practicing shipbuilding professionals. Chapte one contains history of shipbuilding and statistics relating to production and market share. Chapter two has been expanded to more directly incorporate material relating to shipbuilding economic theory. Chapter four contains new material, which relates to the fabrication process. New material has been added to Chapter five to more accurately reflect the conditions of current ship production facilities. Chapter six (Ship Design and Engineering), Chapter seven (Planning, Scheduling and Production Control), and Chapter eight (Accuracy Control) have all been updated to reflect the impact of computers on these important areas. Chapter nine (Ship Conversion, Overhaul, and Repair) has been totally rewritten to reflect the experiences of a major consulting firm that has extensively supported shipyards in improvement of their conversion and repair operations.

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This 1995 version presents the fundamental and essential aspects of rationally-based preliminary ship structural design in a complete and unified treatment. It also presents a methodology design that is practical, efficient and versatile and that has already been implemented in a computer program, tested and proven. The book is self-contained in that it covers all the basic aspects of rationally-based design that are required by a designer, such as frame analysis, finite element theory, and statistical production of wave loads. Also, new techniques for structural modeling and the method for alternate strength analysis of a hull model are included. Owen F. Hughes is a professor in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. This book is now sold with two new chapters written by Dominique Beghin on CD.

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This book deals with the many modern approaches to analyze ship dynamic stability and capsizing. The emphasis is on probabilistic assessment of ship dynamic stability. However, in order to evaluate ship dynamic stability and capsizing one must first formulate the nonlinear ship dynamics problem. This book will do much to raise the level of understanding of ship dynamic stability research to that of hydrodynamics and structures, and paves the way to consideration of ship stability safety as one aspect of the up-and-coming discipline of nonlinear dynamics of ships.

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This book was published in 1954, and not published again until this version was made available. Do not miss this opportunity to enhance your marine library by adding this historical work to your collection.

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This handbook has the tools needed to meet the exacting acoustic standards that modern design, building, and operation of merchant ships, naval surface ships, and submarines require. Ship acoustics are discussed from the basic concepts to the sophisticated interaction of sound treatment with ship’s structure. Descriptions are provided of interaction with hull arrays, beamforming, flow noise, transmission, and other phenomena. This handbook is useful as a primer for understanding the subject and as a sophisticated reference for acoustic design and problem solving.

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The author discusses in detail the fundamentals and recent advances in fatigue analysis, with special emphasis on crack mechanics and fatigue design of structural details. This title is intended for engineers, research staff, professors and graduates engaged in fatigue-preventing design and survey, fatigue studies of materials and structures, planning repair and maintenance, and strength standard development.

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A systematic and detailed description of naval architecture of multi-hull ships. Topics include conceptual design, hydrostatics and stability, resistance and propulsion in calm water and high seas, seakeeping, controllability, structural strength and multi-hull concepts for various commercial, military, and service applications. The scope encompassed multi-hull types from catamarans and trimarans to SWATH ships, wave-piercing, hydrofoil-assisted, super-critical-speed shallow-water vessels, and ships with more than three hulls of all sizes.

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This book is focused on a specific group of multi-hull ships having one or more outriggers connected to a larger main hull. It is effectively a supplement to Multi-Hull Ships (above). In the short period after that book was published, the potential of ships with outriggers became apparent and considerable data became available. These data are presented in this volume, which assumes that the reader is familiar with the background.
When purchased together with “Multi-Hull Ships” both books together are priced at $299.00. This is $55.00 off the total for these two books. The S&H for both is the same as for “Multi-Hull Ships” only when purchased together.

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This monograph presents systematic and detailed results of studying the hydrodynamics of ships in shallow water. This problem is increasingly important in view of the current trend of building larger and faster ships, for which shallow water effect manifests in greater water depths. The author explains in detail how ship performance declines in shallow water at speeds approaching critical speed, and how attempts to boost the engine propulsion can be wasteful if the ship is not designed for optimal regimes at subcritical speeds with ability to transit to supercritical regimes. Detailed description is also given to how the energy intended to propel a ship at near-critical speeds in shallow water is wasted on generating destructive and dangerous waves. The solitary wave phenomenon is considered, as well as ways to take advantage of traveling at supercritical speeds with enhanced propulsive efficiency and mitigated wake wash. Presented results of theoretical and experimental studies in model and full scale conditions cover a wide range of ship types including large sea-going cargo vessels, fast ferries, naval ships and patrol craft, and vessels for inner waterways.

Special attention is paid to vessels designed for operating at supercritical speeds. Practical recommendations are given for calculating the hydrodynamic characteristics of ships in shallow water. The book contains seven chapters, extensive bibliography, subject index, and name index.

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This is a comprehensive reference source on practical applications of plastic analysis for a wide scope of structures used in marine and other industries. The book is addressed to virtually all structural engineers involved in design, stress analysis, research, rule development, and advanced academic studies in shipbuilding, offshore and other fields.

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The book presents the the first principles and a bulk of necessary databases required for designing the Small Waterplane Area (SWA) ships. The book is addressed to naval architects, designers, researchers, professors, graduates, managers and other involved in design, research, rule development, plan approval, acquisition, and operation of SWA vessels.

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This important volume has been published annually since 1893.  It includes reports given at the Society’s Annual Meeting as well as the papers presented at the meeting. Discussions of the papers and closures developed by the authors’ are included.