Biran, Adrian,

Ship hydrostatics and stability / Adrian Biran, Rubén López-Pulido ; with contributions by Javier de Juana Gamo. - Second edition. - xxii, 392 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm



Chapter 1. Definitions, Principal Dimensions

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Marine Terminology

1.3 The Principal Dimensions of a Ship

1.4 The Definition of the Hull Surface

1.5 Coefficients of Form


Chapter 2. Basic Ship Hydrostatics

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Archimedes’ Principle

2.3 The Conditions of Equilibrium of a Floating Body

2.4 A Definition of Stability

2.5 Initial Stability

Etc.


Chapter 3. Numerical Integration in Naval Architecture

3.1 Introduction

3.2 The Trapezoidal Rule

3.3 Simpson’s Rule

3.4 Calculating Points on the Integral Curve

3.5 Intermediate Ordinates

Etc.


Chapter 4. Hydrostatic Curves

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The Calculation of Hydrostatic Data

4.3 Hydrostatic Curves

4.4 Bonjean Curves and their Use

4.5 Some Properties of Hydrostatic Curves

Etc.


Chapter 5. Statical Stability at Large Angles of Heel

5.1 Introduction

5.2 The Righting Arm

5.3 The Curve of Statical Stability

5.4 The Influence of Trim and Waves


Chapter 6. Simple Models of Stability

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Angles of Statical Equilibrium

6.3 The Wind Heeling Arm

6.4 Heeling Arm in Turning

6.5 Other Heeling Arms

Etc.


Chapter 7. Weight and Trim Calculations

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Weight Calculations

7.3 Trim

7.4 The Inclining Experiment


Chapter 8. Intact Stability Regulations I

8.1 Introduction

8.2 The IMO Code of Intact Stability

8.3 The Regulations of the US Navy

8.4 The Regulations of the UK Navy

8.5 A Criterion for Sail Vessels

Etc.


Chapter 9. Stability in Waves

9.1 Introduction

9.2 The Influence of Waves on Ship Stability

9.3 The Influence of New Ship Forms

9.4 The Mathieu Effect—Parametric Resonance

9.5 Pure Loss of Stability

9.6 The Activities of IMO and of Professional Societies


Chapter 10. Intact Stability Regulations II

10.1 Introduction

10.2 The Regulations of the German Navy


Chapter 11. Flooding and Damage Condition

11.1 Introduction

11.2 A Few Definitions

11.3 Two Methods for Finding the Ship Condition After Flooding

11.4 Damage Conditions Assessment

11.5 Details of the Flooding Process

Etc.


Chapter 12. Linear Ship Response in Waves

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Linear Wave Theory

12.3 Modelling Real Seas

12.4 Wave Induced Forces and Motions

12.5 Uncoupled Motions

Etc.

Chapter 13. Computer Methods

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Geometric Introduction

13.3 Hull Modelling

13.4 Modelling with FORAN

13.5 Recent Developments

Etc.

References







Includes bibliographical references pages 369-379 and index. p 389-392

9780080982878 (pbk.)


Ships--Hydrodynamics.
Stability of ships.

623.81 / BIR