A comprehensive introduction to ship design, stability, resistance, propulsion, structures, dynamics, and marine operations.
Introduction to Naval Architecture, Fourth Edition by E. C. Tupper provides a broad foundation in the principles and practical methods used in naval architecture. The book covers ship design, regulations, hydrostatics, flotation, stability, environmental conditions, launching and docking, resistance, propulsion, ship dynamics, seakeeping, maneuvering, hull strength, structural elements, internal environments, and major ship types. It also includes appendixes on units, notation, hydrostatics, terminology, Froude notation, and student questions.
Application Scope: Suitable for naval architecture and marine engineering students, instructors, ship designers, ship operators, and professionals who need a practical reference on ship design and performance.
