This book addresses the hydrostatics and stability of ships and other floating marine structures - a fundamental aspect of naval architecture and offshore engineering for naval architects and marine engineers. It starts from the most basic concepts, assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subject. By presenting the topic in a methodical and step-by-step manner, the book helps students to enhance their understanding, while also providing valuable guidelines for lecturers teaching related courses.
Author(s): Byung Suk Lee
Series: Springer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 142
Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii
Basic Ship Geometry (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 1-12
Flotation (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 13-20
Moments and Centroids (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 21-38
Numerical Integration Methods (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 39-51
Trim and Longitudinal Stability (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 53-65
Statical Stability at Small Heel Angles (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 67-80
Statical Stability at Large Heel Angles (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 81-93
Dynamical Stability (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 95-108
Intact Stability Criteria (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 109-117
Basic Concept of Damage Stability and Watertight Subdivision (Byung Suk Lee)....Pages 119-128
Back Matter ....Pages 129-134
