By
E. C. Tupper, Formerly Chief Engineer and Head of Structures in the Admiralty Research Establishment, UK.
KJ Rawson, Formerly Professor of Design and Technology at Brunel University, and Chief Naval Architect at the Ministry of Defence.
Description
Rawson and Tupper's Basic Ship Theory, first published in 1968, is widely known as the standard introductory text for naval architecture
students, as well as being a useful reference for the more experienced designer.
The fifth edition continues to provide a balance
between theory and practice. Volume 1 discusses ship geometry and measurement in its more basic concepts, also covering safety issues,
structural strength, flotation, trim and stability. Volume 2 expands on the material in Volume 1, covering the dynamics behaviour of
marine vehicles, hydrodynamics, manoeuvrability and seakeeping. It concludes with some case studies of particular ship types and a discussion
of maritime design. Both volumes feature the importance of considering the environment in design.
Basic Ship Theory is an essential
tool for undergraduates and national vocational students of naval architecture, maritime studies, ocean and offshore engineering, and
this combined hardback version will be of great assistance to practising marine engineers and naval architects.
Audience:
Undergraduates and National Vocational students worldwide in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Maritime, Ocean and Offshore Engineering.
Currently has adoptions in the States and used widely in Europe and rest of world. For example at Strathclyde University there are 120
students studying the BEng/MEng in Naval Architecture in total (approx 30 a year). Also used as a reference by practitioners.
