Ship Construction

by David J. Eyres

Ship Construction is a comprehensive text for students following BTEC courses in nautical science, naval architecture and shipbuilding, and courses leading to BSc (Nautical Science) or Extra Masters Certificate.
The author presents seven sections that begin with an introduction to ship building and conclude with the finished product. There is a concise description of all the relevant international regulations. The seven sections cover the development of ship types, materials and strengths of ships, welding and cutting, shipyard practice, ship structure and outfitting. Each section is broken down into several chapters that explore the topics in depth.
The fifth edition expands further on the development of ship types over the last few years - discussion focussing on the latest views on bulk carrier safety. Welding and shipyard practices have been reviewed and revised in line with current practice. In addition, the book covers all the latest IMO and SOLAS information.
Follows, chapter by chapter, the construction of a ship from start to finish.
IMO and SOLAS: latest information covered.
Essential for both nautical students and professional students of naval architecture.

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[knoba · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part 1: Introduction To Shipbuilding
1. Basic Design Of The Ship
2. Ship Dimensions And Form
3. Development Of Ship Types
Part 2: Materials And Strength Of Ships
4. Classification Societies
5. Steels
6. Aluminium Alloys
7. Testing Of Materials
8. Stresses To Which A Ship Is Subject
Part 3: Welding And Cutting
9. Welding And Cutting Processes Used In Shipbuilding
10. Welding Practice And Testing Welds
Part 4: Shipyard Practice
11. Shipyard Layout
12. Ship Drawing Offices And Loftwork
13. Plate And Section Preparation And Machining
14. Prefabrication
15. Launching
Part 5: Ship Structure
16. Bottom Structure
17. Shell Plating And Framing
18. Bulkheads And Pillars
19. Decks, Hatches, And Superstructures
20. Fore End Structure
21. Aft End Structure
22. Tanker Construction
23. Liquefied Gas Carriers
Part 6: Outfit
24. Derricks, Masts, And Rigging
25. Cargo Access, Handling, And Restraint
26. Pumping And Piping Arrangements
27. Corrosion Control And Paint Systems
28. Ventilation, Refrigeration, And Insulation
Part 7: International Regulation
29. International Maritime Organisation
30. Tonnage
31. Load Line Rules
32. Structural Fire Protection
Index

[Alireza_casit · Rating 5 out of 5]

کتاب بسیار فوق العاده هست ، البته کتابی مرجع هست که سازمان بنادر ایران هم از این کتاب برای آموزش دریانوردی در بخش کانستراکشن استفاده میکنه . البته کتاب دیگه ایی هم هست به اسم merchant ships که تصاویر اون کتاب در برخی مسائل بهتر و با جزئیات بیشتر هستش .

[Rifky Ferdiansyah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook yang tak pernah saya tuntaskan untuk membacanya. Bingung plus bosan.Hahaha