Hydrodynamics of high-speed marine vehicles / Odd M. Faltinsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Faltinsen, O. M. (Odd Magnus), 1944- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motorboats.

Ships--Hydrodynamics.

Ships.

Hydrodynamics.

Hydrofoil boats.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xix, 454 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Marine Vehicles, first published in 2006, discusses the three main categories of high-speed marine vehicles - vessels supported by submerged hulls, air cushions or foils. The wave environment, resistance, propulsion, seakeeping, sea loads and manoeuvring are extensively covered based on rational and simplified methods. Links to automatic control and structural mechanics are emphasized. A detailed description of waterjet propulsion is given and the effect of water depth on wash, resistance, sinkage and trim is discussed. Chapter topics include resistance and wash; slamming; air cushion-supported vessels, including a detailed discussion of wave-excited resonant oscillations in air cushion; and hydrofoil vessels. The book contains numerous illustrations, examples and exercises.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of symbols; 1 Introduction; 2 Resistance and Propulsion; 3 Waves; 4 Wave Resistance and Wash; 5 Surface Effect Ships; 6 Hydrofoil Vessels and Foil Theory; 7 Semi-displacement Vessels; 8 Slamming, Whipping, and Springing; 9 Planing Vessels; 10 Maneuvering; Appendix: Units of Measurement and Physical Constants; References; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 437-449) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-15217-8

1-107-38608-X

1-139-00709-2

0-511-20145-1

1-280-91756-3

9786610917563

0-511-29696-7

0-511-13613-7

0-511-13723-0

0-511-54606-8

0-511-13506-8

OCLC:

707068365