Ship construction

"Acting as both a professional reference on current approaches in shipyard practice and a comprehensive introduction for students in any marine discipline, Ship Construction covers the complete construction process, from ship specification to completed vessel." -- Page 4 of cover.

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Main Authors: Eyres, David J (Author), Bruce, George J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam, Netherlands Butterworth-Heinemann 2012
Edition:Seventh edition
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Table of Contents:
  • Part one: Introduction to Shipbuilding
  • Basic Design of the Ship
  • Ship Dimensions, Form, Size, or Category
  • Development of Ship Types
  • Part two: Materials and Strength of Ships
  • Classification Societies
  • Steels
  • Other Shipbuilding Materials
  • Testing of Materials
  • Stresses to which a Ship is Subject
  • part three: Welding and Cutting
  • Welding and Cutting Processes used in Shipbuilding
  • Welding Practice and Testing Welds
  • Part four: Shipyard Practice
  • Shipyard Layout
  • Design Information for Production
  • Plate and Section Preparation and Machining
  • Assembly of Ship Structure
  • Launching
  • Part five: Ship Structure
  • Bottom Structure
  • Shell Plating and Framing
  • Bulkheads and Pillars
  • Decks, Hatches, and Superstructures
  • Fore End Structure
  • Aft End Structure
  • Tanker Construction
  • Liquified Gas Carriers
  • Part six: Outfit
  • Cargo Lifting Arrangements
  • Cargo Access, Handling, and Restraint
  • Pumping and Piping Arrangements
  • Corrosion Control and Antifouling Systems
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and Insulation
  • Part seven: International Regulations
  • International Maritime Organization
  • Tonnage
  • Load Line Rules
  • Structural Fire Protection