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Hydrostatics and Stability of Marine Vehicles

Theory and Practice

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  • An essential introduction to the hydrostatics and stability of ships and other floating marine structures
  • Offers an instructional guide for students who have no prior knowledge of the subject, as it introduces basic concepts in a methodical and step-by-step manner
  • Outlines the current standards for ship stability criteria and up-to-date information on how the theories are applied in practice

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Basic Ship Geometry

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 1-12
  3. Flotation

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 13-20
  4. Moments and Centroids

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 21-38
  5. Numerical Integration Methods

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 39-51
  6. Trim and Longitudinal Stability

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 53-65
  7. Statical Stability at Small Heel Angles

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 67-80
  8. Statical Stability at Large Heel Angles

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 81-93
  9. Dynamical Stability

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 95-108
  10. Intact Stability Criteria

    • Byung Suk Lee
    Pages 109-117
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 129-134

About this book

This book addresses the hydrostatics and stability of ships and other floating marine structures - a fundamental aspect of naval architecture and offshore engineering for naval architects and marine engineers. It starts from the most basic concepts, assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the subject. By presenting the topic in a methodical and step-by-step manner, the book helps students to enhance their understanding, while also providing valuable guidelines for lecturers teaching related courses.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Glasgow, UK

    Byung Suk Lee

About the author

Dr Lee studied naval architecture at Seoul National University and ship production at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. On completion of his PhD at Strathclyde he joined the academic staff of the Department where he taught ship hydrostatics and stability for over 35 years. During this time he tried to teach subjects other than hydrostatics. For example, he initiated the introduction of maritime transport and economics into the curriculum among other things and took particular pleasure in trying to teach this intractable subject to the naval architecture students. He also undertook a variety of research projects ranging from stability of ships, hydrodynamics and computer-aided design to container ship operations and safety of LNG-fuelled ships. He has now retired from teaching, although he retains an interest in helping PhD students.

Dr Lee used to enjoy playing the guitar badly but his arthritic fingers no longer allow this delight, but he is glad that he canput more energy into growing delicious organic tomatoes. He has recently discovered the joys of making things out of clay, and consequently the house is beginning to be filled with misshapen pots.

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Softcover Book USD 64.99
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Hardcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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