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Introduction to Naval Architecture, Third Edition [Kindle Edition]

E. C. Tupper
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'..a clear and concise introduction to the subject, giving a good grasp of the basics of naval architecture.' Maritime Journal, July 1996

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The fundamental characteristics of a ship's design, and how they affect its behaviour at sea are clearly of great importance to a variety of different people. Whilst naval architects need to understand these principles in depth, those supporting them in
design and production will need a good grasp of the basics. Marine engineers must likewise recognise the degree to which their activities will be influenced and bounded by these principles. This book offers a clear and concise introduction to the
subject, and will therefore be of great interest to both students and practising professionals in both fields. Written by Eric Tupper, formerly Head of Structures Research and Chief Engineer with the Admiralty Research Establishment, a member of the
Royal Corps of Naval Constructors and a Vice-President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, this book will no doubt prove to be without rival in its treatment of the subject.


Fully re-organised and re-written successor to the well-known Muckle's Naval Architecture
From the co-author of the renowned Basic Ship Theory (Longman)
A single volume reference for students, marine engineers and naval architects alike

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 6096 KB
  • Print Length: 420 pages
  • Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3 edition (11 July 1996)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003U4WN8U
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  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #270,912 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Good, Very Good 15 Oct 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Make no mistake, to read this book you need an engineering training and it is intended as a text book.
This is a book very close to my heart, and answered childhood questions of how one mathematically describes a wave, why are ships shaped as they are and for all things how one designs them from shape to propulsion. Again this is no "How it Works" book. The calculation of welded structure strenghts is also very interesting.
On the critical side, the calculations of GM and GZ are described, but the practical implications of the resulting numbers are not described and also their interaction not mentioned.
Butterworth managed to find an author who to their usual standards of conciseness produced a very good book.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Resource 27 Jan 2007
By Alexander Laun - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This work provides a qualitative approach to naval architecture, and is best coupled with "Introduction to Naval Architecture" (Gillmer and Johnson, Naval Institute Press). All information is well-presented, detailed, and organized. Although a mathematical interpretation of naval architecture is lacking within this resource, such information is adequately replaced by vivid description and the unique viewpoint of E.C. Tupper. This work is highly recommended for those individuals seeking a basic, non-mathematic approach to ship design; otherwise, the purchase of the Gillmer and Johnson reference is also necessary.

Please note: This is my opinion as a high school Senior completing an independent research project within the field of naval architecture.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good introduction into Naval Architecture 30 April 2009
By Clint Aust Centre - Published on Amazon.com
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Naval Architecture is a big topic and it is easy to get lost in a sea of books that promise much but end up being filled with anecdotes and tales of the sea. Tupper's work is well structured, informative and immediately useful as an overview.

The book provides enough back ground information to understand the principles before the onset of formulas and mathematics.

Perhaps the only small weakness is the treatment of fluid dynamics didn't develop as well as other concepts.

Overall the book is very useful and sits beside my desk so that I can refer to it frequently - and after all isn't that the best recomendation for an introductory work. Thanks Eric.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great resource! 23 Feb 2010
By cycle girl - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This is definitely my go-to book for understanding the general principles of naval architecture. The book is well-written and easy to understand. While very technical, it also very accessable. I think it should be a requirement for anyone in the field.
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