- Hardcover: 314 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Revised edition edition (28 Jan 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0521416817
- ISBN-13: 978-0521416818
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,537,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The authors of this book are internationally known for their contributions and capabilities in submarine design and construction. They have outlined the concept design process in a simple yet complete manner … an excellent guide for anyone in the submarine business.' The Naval Architect
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'The authors of this book are internationally known for their contributions and capabilities in submarine design and construction. They have outlined the concept design process in a simple yet complete manner … an excellent guide for anyone in the submarine business.' The Naval Architect
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is understandably written and the major aspects of submarine design, principles and structure are explained in a very comprehensive and illustrative manner. An overvieuw of the first submarines gives you an understanding of the evolution in submarine design. Although the book focuses more on military submarines all basic principles are explained and taken into account. From bouyancy, trim, weight assesments everything is explained in basic terms. The book is not complete in a way that someone could actually design a submarine (for example you would have to read and understand more about hydraulics or high pressure valves, air cleaningsystems and so on) but in essence all major topics are included as with the prelimary formula's (for example stability calculations or pressure hull weight). In other words the book is complete and I would consider it the basic handbook in understanding the principles in submarine design for submarine enthousiasts or naval architecs. The book starts with explaining the basic terminology which is needed to understand the rest of the material, it reads very easily so anyone with a mere interest in submersibles (not only naval architects)can enjoy the matters which the authors are dealing with. As mentioned before the book is more focused on military submarines (explaining the role of the submarine, submarine tactics, nuclear propulsion vs diesel electric or a comparison on how torpedo's can be launched). This too is quite interesting even for those who do not specifically search for data on military submarine's. I can recomend this book to anyone interested in the technical aspects of submarine's and I am certain that you will enjoy it as i did.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Good general introduction for technically oriented reader
18 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
Well organized book which ranges over the topics of general design principles to the mechanics of pressure hulls, boyancy, propolusion and underwater hydrostatics. For the technicaly oriented beginner, insights into the specifics design parameters suffer by the authours' frequent ommission of definitions for their terms. Overall well worth the time to orienting oneself to the subject of submarine design.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Superb insight into the most complex of all ships.
3 Dec 1997
Format:Hardcover
One of the few engineering books that are actually readable by most human beings. For that alone it merits the highest rating. Otherwise, its an excellent and comprehensive introduction to submarines which is also inspiring.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Excellent book for anyone interested on submarines.
6 Sep 2001
Format:Paperback
This book offers excellent information from a military point of view but, it is extremly usefull for any submersible. The language is extremly simple even for non-navy oriented readers. The ilustrations are very clear and the book covers from history of military subs to almost how to plan its construction.
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