Ship Construction

"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.

Autorentext
Professor George Bruce has over 40 years of experience in shipbuilding, including senior roles in facilities development, research, and innovation. He has acted as a consultant to governments, shipbuilders, other marine companies, and suppliers across the world as well as contributed to national and international committees, steering groups and associations across the industry. He recently retired from Newcastle University where he taught and researched ship production, ship repair, and project management. He continues to teach and consult privately. Keith Hutchinson has over thirty-five years of experience in ship design and naval architecture, shipbuilding, and ship conversion. He has held senior roles in the design of a wide variety of ships, having previously worked as a researcher in ship design. He also had shipyard experience in construction and repair. He serves on a number of professional committees.

Klappentext
Ship Construction is the market leading text for the professional shipbuilding and naval architecture sector. Acting as both a reference on the latest developments in construction techniques, safety and shipyard practice for professionals and a comprehensive text for students of naval architecture, the book covers the complete construction process, from ship specification to competed vessel. Covering each core operation and providing detailed understanding of the key ship construction steps and techniques, this new edition includes the latest developments in computer-aided design and manufacture, plus updated international regulations for ship types, new materials, fabrication technologies, safety practice and shipyard technology.

Zusammenfassung
Suitable for students, professionals and those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion and maintenance, this title covers each core operation and provides detailed understanding of the key ship construction steps and techniques. It includes the advanced developments in computer-aided design and manufacture.

Inhalt

1. Basic Design of the Ship2. Ship Dimensions, Form, Size or Category3. Development of Ship Types4. Classification Societies5. Steels6. Other Shipbuilding Materials7. Testing of Materials8. Stresses to which a Ship is Subject9. Welding and Cutting Processes used in Shipbuilding10. Welding Practice and Testing Welds11. Shipyard Layout12. Design Information for Production13. Plate and Section Preparation and Machining14. Assembly of Ship Structure15. Launching16. Bottom Structure17. Shell Plating and Framing18. Bulkheads and Pillars19. Decks, Hatches, and Superstructures20. Fore End Structure21. Aft End Structure22. Tanker Construction23. Liquefied Gas Carriers24. Lifting Arrangements25. Cargo Access, Handling, and Restraint26. Pumping and Piping Arrangements27. Corrosion Control and Anti-fouling Systems28. Ventilation, Refrigeration, and Insulation29. International Maritime Organization30. Tonnage31. Load Line Rules32. Structural Fire Protection