Table of Contents:
- Part I: Fundamentals
- Philosophy of hull structure design
- Structural design loads
- Strength evaluation
- Hull structure design system
- Progress in ship design
- Materials
- Finite element method
- References
- Part II: Theory
- Design of beams
- Design of girders
- Damage of girders
- Design of pillars
- Design of plates
- Design of stiffened panel
- Torsion
- Deflection of hull structures
- Welding
- Fracture control
- Hull structural vibration
- References
- Part III: Applications
- Hull structure arrangement
- Longitudinal strength of hull girder
- Transverse strength of ship
- Torsional strength
- Shell structure
- Bulkheads
- Deck structure
- Double hull structure
- Fore construction
- Engine room construction
- Stern construction and stern frame
- Vibration prevention
- Superstructure
- References


