Ship Construction

by George J. Bruce, David J. Eyres

Ship Construction, Seventh Edition, offers guidance for ship design and shipbuilding from start to finish. It provides an overview of current shipyard techniques, safety in shipyard practice, materials and strengths, welding and cutting, and ship structure, along with computer-aided design and manufacture, international regulations for ship types, new materials, and fabrication technologies. Comprised of seven sections divided into 32 chapters, the book introduces the reader to shipbuilding, including the basic design of a ship, ship dimensions and category, and development of ship types. It then turns to a discussion of rules and regulations governing ship strength and structural integrity, testing of materials used in ship construction, and welding practices and weld testing. Developments in the layout of a shipyard are also considered, along with development of the initial structural and arrangement design into information usable by production; the processes involved in the preparation and machining of a plate or section; and how a ship structure is assembled. A number of websites containing further information, drawings, and photographs, as well as regulations that apply to ships and their construction, are listed at the end of most chapters. This text is an invaluable resource for students of marine sciences and technology, practicing marine engineers and naval architects, and professionals from other disciplines ranging from law to insurance, accounting, and logistics. Covers the complete ship construction process including the development of ship types, materials and strengths, welding and cutting and ship structure, with numerous clear line diagrams included for ease of understanding Includes the latest developments in technology and shipyard methods, including a new chapter on computer-aided design and manufacture Essential for students and professionals, particularly those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion and maintenance

563 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Theresa Plumb · Rating 3 out of 5]

For mariners studying for Transport Canada's SCS-4 exam via self-study, I found this book moderately helpful for the construction portion of the exam.

The information in the book is a bit more in-depth than what's required for level 4 of SCS, and can be a bit overwhelming as a result. However, the many construction diagrams are fantastic and very helpful visual aids in understanding the way that parts of ships are arranged. The diagrams can also help the student in preparing their own construction diagrams to be drawn, labeled, and explained on the test.

Chapters in this seventh edition that I found were relevant to the SCS4 syllabus are: 1-3, 8, 16-21, 24, 26, 31, and 32.