Stability and safety of ships. Volume I Regulation and operation
A stability accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a ship. This two-volume set is intended for those concerned with the prevention against capsizing. It focuses on the regulatory, operational aspects of intact stability, and provides a review of research and results in the field.
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Amsterdam ; Boston
Elsevier
2003
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| Series: | Elsevier ocean engineering book series
volume 9 |
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Table of Contents:
- Volume 1: Regulation and Operation Part 1:Development of Stability Standards; Historical development and basic stability concepts, Development and present status of stability standards, Standards based on the consideration of heeling moments, Statistical methods of developing stability standards, Probabilistic approach to the development of stability standards, Model tests of capsizing, Stability regulations - future outlook. Part 2: Operational Aspects of Stability and Safety; Operational stability - hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, Sea environment, Roll excitation and influence of speed and heading, Resonance and large roll motion, Forces due to roll motion, Measurement and accuracy of stability status, Safety management and operational requirements.