Description
Elements of Modern Ship Construction by David J. House is an illustrated textbook on ship design and construction. It demonstrates how commercial needs, classification, and regulations have helped shape ships and their technical systems.
The book covers container ships, ro-ro vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, passenger ships, and dry cargo vessels, among others. Ship dimensions and operational functions are described with the support of illustrations, and explanations of shipyard and ship terminology help the reader understand technical terms.
Anchors and mooring arrangements, propellers, rudders, cargo hatches, machinery, and propulsion are included in the review. The use of materials such as aluminum, ceramics, and composites is also discussed. The presentation provides a broad basis for understanding the connection between construction and the vessel’s tasks.
The publication is in English and is published by Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd. 1st edition, 2010. ISBN: 9780851748146.
