Enkhizen, DOKMAR, Maritime. — 2008. —167 p. — Third edition,
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.Contents:
General.
Stability.
Definition of stability.
Examples of stability.
The importance of stability.
Important factors for stability.
Who is responsable for stability.
Principal dimensions.
Definitions.
Dimensions.
Positions of the schip.
Proportions.
Volumes and weights.
The shape of the ship.
General arrangement.
Derivative quantities.
Carpo capacity relative to density / stowage factor.
Relation between the weight of the ship and the displaced water.
Reserve buoyancy.
Relationship between buoyancy and gravity.
Relationship between the observed draft and displacement.
Corrections of the draft readings.
Transverse stability.
General.
Stability of form and weight.
location of point B.
location of the metacenter, M.
Model data.
Center of gravity "G".
Level of capacity.
The righting arm.
Curve of statical stability.
List momentum.
Various topics.
LONGITUDINAL STABILITY.
The importance of longitudinal stability.
The waterline´s Center Of Floattation (COF).
Moment to change trim per unit.
Calculation of trim.
Distribution of trim forward and aft.
DAMAGE STABILITY.
Ship stability in damaged conditions.
Evolving points of view regarding damage stability.
Calculation methods for sinking and trim due to damage.
Determining damage stability.
STABILITY WHILE UNDERWAY.
Ship stability while underway.
Dynamic stability while underway.
Loss of quasi-static stability.
Loss of dynamic stability.
Broaching.
Heavy-weather guidance.
DOCKING, RUNNING AGROUND.
Ship stability while docking.
Running aground.
SPECIAL TYPES OF SHIPS.
Sailing vessels.
Catamarans / swath.
Crane ships.
Fishing vessels.
Supply ships.
Dredging vessels.
Submersible pontoon.
Submarines.
STABILITY SOFTWARE.
Introduction and history.
Arithmetic functions.
Tools for loading software.
Standards and requirements.
Examples of loading software.
HYDROSTATIC PARTICULARS.
Credits: photographs and illustrations.
Index.
Abbreviations.
