The Naval Architect's Shipbuilder's: Pocket-Book of Formulae, Rules, and Tables and Marine Engineer's and Surveyor's Handy Book of Reference (Classic Reprint)

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The need of a new edition of this Pocket-book has arisen through the continual development of the science of Naval Architecture, and the tendency towards standardization and regulation of parts of the structure and equipment of ships. Very many changes have been introduced, and much of the book has been rewritten, but where possible its form has been left unaltered. Its object remains the same as that stated in the Preface to the original edition, viz. to condense into a compact form all data and formulae that are ordinarily required by the Shipbuilder or Naval Architect.
Amongst the new matter inserted, it is believed that the section on Speed and Horse-power will be useful in enabling ships of ordinary form to be approximately powered from the data therein given; a brief description of modern methods of powering and determining forms suitable from a propulsive standpoint has also been included. The necessity for economizing weight where possible without diminution of strength has led to the sections on Strength of Materials, Riveted Joints, and Stresses in Ships being considerably extended. Information concerning British Standard Sections, Screws, Keys, etc., has also been added, by permission of the Engineering Standards Committee.
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