 Here is one of the volumes that are considered foundational for the whole discipline of marine hydrodynamics as well as for the naval architecture science. Written by the recognized expert, it addresses maybe the most complicated part of the ship stability and behavior when underway.
The opening chapter of the publication gives the basic background of the probability theory and its application to the marine environment. The author provided a thorough analysis of the behavior of the ship’s hull in ocean waves, covering both regular and irregular ones, and not limiting the investigation area by calm-water assumptions, the way it is usually done.
The main part of the volume is dealing with the abstract concepts of the probability, in the attempt to bridge them with the practical issues of the contemporary ship stability and general naval architecture. The content of the book will be very interesting to the practicing naval engineers and ship designers, who will appreciate in-depth look into the problem.
 This publication contains the notes for the training course developed by the United States Naval Academy, introducing students to the shipboard systems. Within the subject course, both ships and underwater vehicles are covered, including their floating from ship design and application viewpoints.
Several topics have been included to cover the hydrostatics, stability of ship, materials used for hull construction, ship propulsion fluid mechanics and others. The students who have successfully completed all parts of this course, will get a good knowledge and understanding of the ship hull construction, equilibrium and stability, watertight integrity, structural arrangement of the ship hull.
They will also be able to consider the critical factors that affect the maneuverability of the vessel underway, understand the components impacting the hull resistance, and many other aspects of the naval architecture and ship construction. Note that not too much is required from the students starting the course apart from the basic understanding of the terminology, just read, follow the content and be attentive.
 The main intention of the authors of this book was to give readers a sort of truly dependable base which they could use when starting their advanced study of the subject. While the main purpose is to assist the ship designers, the content will be equally interesting and useful to all people engaged in the shipbuilding and ship design. It is truth that the ship design is a form of art, just like any other design activity.
However, one shall remember at all times that the subject process keeps demanding skills, supplemented with the good imagination, as almost nothing can be achieved by just following the established rules blindly. There are ten chapters in this volume, the first one providing some introduction to the ship design process, and mechanics as such.
After that the ocean environment is being addressed in detail, as this knowledge is considered critically important for the whole process of designing marine vehicles. Once this is completed, you will proceed to the main part of the book, covering modelling of marine systems, steady motion of the vehicle at both low and high speeds, and many other areas.
 While the present book on ship hydroelasticity was written primarily with the naval architects in mind, it significantly differs from any other book on the same topic of those available today. The techniques that have been analyzed and described by the authors, had not found practical confirmation at the time when the book was first published.
That is why we would think that it is aimed more at the enthusiasts with deep interest in the science of naval architecture. One of the main issues that the authors faced was the fact that the discipline in question was developing and growing so rapidly, and the decision was made to concentrate on the basic theoretical material, supplemented with the specific results obtained from the real ships.
This would particularly refer to the slamming responses on steady waves – thorough investigation of the collected induced responses was conducted. In short, the authors restricted the content of the volume to the essential ideas, leaving the rest to the readers and future naval architects.
 This Handbook is designed to be a helping hand for Deck Officers, with a focus on loading calculations. Emphasizing practical solutions, it tackles the most common questions that arise when loading ships. While those seeking in-depth knowledge can consult comprehensive publications for a more detailed understanding of stability, this Handbook provides a concise and accessible guide.
The initial chapter offers an overview of the Handbook's purpose and summarizes the content of each chapter. You'll also find an alphabetical list of abbreviations, a chapter-by-chapter compilation of formulas, and recommendations for the necessary materials and equipment for ship-loading computations. Chapter two delves into the key aspects and best practices that directly impact safe and efficient ship loading.
Chapter three provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to performing an International Standard Draft Survey, complete with practical examples. Moving on, chapter four is dedicated to cargo deadweight, outlining the main considerations when calculating cargo deadweight. Again, each step in the process is explained in detail with accompanying examples.
The subsequent chapter summarizes the essential factors in trim and stability calculations, while the chapter on grain loading addresses the relevant IMCO and SOLAS requirements. The final chapter focuses on measuring the rolling period for timber carriers, a procedure most commonly required when carrying timber deck cargo but applicable to any vessel or cargo.
 A very useful and informative self-contained reference publication containing the data on the added mass not only of the ships but also of the various other marine engineering structures. The author has provided a good description of both theoretical and experimental methods of determination of the added masses. The volume will impress readers with the completeness and width of the content together with the consistency of presentation of the material.
It will definitely be found extremely practical in the everyday work. Note that this book may be used in ship engineering as well as in various other fields of engineering such as machine engineering and hydrotechnique. The author has made a good attempt to summarize all important material published earlier in English and Russian-language literature sources. Proper knowledge and understanding of the added masses interacting with the fluid is considered necessary in the research and applied tasks.
The publication will definitely be called for by the ship designers as well as designers of all other engineering structures that commonly interact with the fluids. It will become a truly indispensable source of technical information. The author of the book has managed to combine numerous diverse issues relating to the determination of the added masses...
 This nearly perfect volume features a collection of invited contributions focused on the application of mathematics in naval engineering. Advocating for a more integrated approach that surpasses traditional scientific boundaries, leading experts present interdisciplinary tools and models across a wide array of topics. Each chapter highlights key methods, emerging research directions, and applications of analytical techniques within the field.
The book explores fundamental scientific and mathematical concepts as they relate to subjects such as the butterfly structure of the FFT, the acoustic impedance of pistons in a two-layer medium, deterministic batch trackers, spline equations, moving horizons estimation, membership games for sensor network planning, statistical models for inertial sensors, random flight searches in confined domains, the acoustics of mixed porosity felt airfoils, and an innovative aft boundary condition for towed flexible cylinders.
Rigorously peer-reviewed and thoughtfully presented for a diverse audience, this volume is ideal for graduate and postdoctoral students engaged in interdisciplinary research. Researchers in applied mathematics and the sciences will find this book to be a valuable resource, showcasing the latest advancements in the field. In line with the STEAM-H series, this volume aims to foster interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration.
 All intended readers will definitely find that the present volume is not a sort of books with glossy images of fabulous and glamorous yachts. It is much more scientific and sober than those titles. The main objective of the compilers of the present training course was to provide all interested readers, and yachtsmen in particular with the racing ambitions with a good technical background of the mechanics of sailing, including both hydro- and aeromechanics.
The original intention of the author of the volume was to present all materials in a way that could be justifiable from his own background, while all efforts have been made to keep the content easily accessible for the people without actual academic schooling. The book starts with a list of used notations and symbols followed by the introductory chapter.
Then the main content of the publication comes arranged in several sections covering the geometry of the sailing yacht and mass properties, basic mechanics and fundamental elements of the fluid mechanics, forces acting above the surface of the water, i.e. aerodynamics, and forces acting under the water, i.e. hydrodynamics, sailing hydrodynamics and aerodynamics, retrospection. Several appendices are there at the end of the volume providing some valuable additional information on mathematical notions, Kelvin ship waves, and other important aspects.
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