The techniques of ship construction advanced steadily over the years. This book meets the needs of those connected with ships, whether practising engineers or students. It is an up-to-date review of current ship types, theire construction, special featuresnand outfit requirements.
Current ship building techniques are described and the ship as a stressed structure is examined. The major items and regions of structure are illustrated in detai, and types and methodes of strengthening and stiffening are explained. The statutory and regulatory bodies and organisations involved in shipping and shipbuilding are described, together with their influence on ship construction. The final chapters deal with the corrosion process and the prevetive methodes employed for the ships structure, and with the examination of ships in drydock, periodicalsurveys and maintenance.
