Reeds Marine Engineering and Technology. Vol 4. Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers/Морская техника и технологии. Том 4. Кораблестроение для судовых инженеров

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Reed's Marine Engineering Series Volume 4 updates previous editions to reflect current developments in shipbuilding and marine engineering. It covers the marine architecture curriculum for the UK Marine Engineering Exams, retaining the basic principles but adapting the content to new realities and educational standards. The book provides detailed calculation examples, emphasizing the importance of a systematic approach and visualization, which contributes to successful exam preparation.

Contents
Preface
1. Underlying maths and physics
Forces and Moments
Units
Indices
Rearranging Formulae/Equations
Trigonometry
Using a Calculator
Calculation of Area, Volume, First and Second Moments
Summary
2. Hydrostatics and flotation
Density
Archimedes' Principle
Floating Bodies and the Law of Flotation
Marine Hydrometer
Hydrostatics
Tonne Per Centimetre Immersion
Coefficients of Form
Wetted Surface Area
Similar Figures
Applying Simpson's Rule to Ship Hulls Use of Intermediate Ordinates
Chapter 2 Test Examples
3. Centre of gravity
Shift in Centre of Gravity Due to Addition of Mass
Shift in Centre of Gravity Due to Movement of Mass
Effect of a Suspended Mass
Chapter 3 Test Examples
4. Stability of ships
Position of the Metacentre, M
Metacentric Diagram
Stability at Large Angles of Heel
Stability of a Wall-sided Ship
Free Surface Effect
The Effect of Tank Divisions on Free Surface
Practical Considerations
Inclining Experiment
Conduct of Inclining Experiment
Chapter 4. Test Examples
5. Trim
Definitions
Effect of Adding Small Masses
Determination of Draughts After the Addition of Large Masses
Change in Mean Draught Due to Change in Density
Change in Trim Due to Change in Density
Change in Mean Draught Due to Bilging
Change in Draughts Due to Bilging an End Compartment
Chapter 5. Test Examples
6. Fluid loading
Pressure Exerted by a Liquid
Load on an Immersed Plane
Centre of Pressure
Fluid Loading on a Bulkhead
Load Diagram
Shearing Force on Bulkhead Stiffeners
Shearing Force and Bending Moment
Chapter 6. Test Examples
7. Resistance
Frictional Resistance Rf
Residuary Resistance Rr
Admiralty Coefficient
Fuel Coefficient and Fuel Consumption
Chapter 7. Test Examples
8. Propellers
Features of Propellers
Thrust
Relation Between Powers
Measurement of Pitch
Cavitation
Chapter 8. Test Examples
9. Rudder theory
Angle of Heel Due to Force on Rudder
Angle of Heel When Turning
Chapter 9. Test Examples
Solutions to chapter 2 test examples
Solutions to chapter 3 test examples
Solutions to chapter 4 test examples
Solutions to chapter 5 test examples
Solutions to chapter 6 test examples
Solutions to chapter 7 test examples
Solutions to chapter 8 test examples
Solutions to chapter 9 test examples
Selection of examination questions section 1
Selection of examination questions section 2
Acknowledgements
Index