Design of Ship Hull Structures : A Practical Guide for Engineers

Fundamentals.- Philosophy of Hull Structure Design.- Structural Design Loads.- Strength Evaluation.- Hull Structure Design System.- Progress in Ship Design.- Materials.- Finite Element Method.- Theory.- Design of Beams.- Design of Girders.- Damage of Girders.- Design of Pillars.- Design of Plates.- Design of Stiffened Panel.- Torsion.- Deflection of Hull Structures.- Welding.- Fracture Control.- Hull Structural Vibration.- Applications.- Hull Structure Arrangement.- Longitudinal Strength of Hull Girder.- Transverse Strength of Ship.- Torsional Strength.- Shell Structure.- Bulkheads.- Deck Structure.- Double Hull Structure.- Fore Construction.- Engine Room Construction.- Stern Construction and Stern Frame.- Vibration Prevention.- Superstructure.