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	Introduction to Naval Architecture In association with Amazon.com by: Thomas C Gillmer, Bruce Johnson List Price: $55.00 Amazon.com's Price: $47.31 You Save: $7.69 (14%) as of 11/21/2009 10:53 EST Used Price: $16.95 Third Party New Price: $47.31 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 623.81 EAN: 9780870213182 Edition: 2nd print. with revisions ISBN: 0870213180 Label: US Naval Institute Press Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 324 Publication Date: 1982-12 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press Studio: US Naval Institute Press Related Items: Introduction to Naval Architecture, Fourth Edition: Formerly Muckle's Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers Ship Construction, Sixth Edition Elements of Yacht Design (Seafarer Books) see more Alternate Versions: Click to Display Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Use only if you plan to build warships The information is through and I assune somewhat complete, if you plan to do a reconstruction of the aircraft carrier Nimitz or may older issues such as the Enterprise. However for anything under 250 feet, the book is virtually not applicable. I am currently refitting a 40' aftcabin crusier that is mahogany and oak. I was hoping to find information on newer reconstruction methods however, this book only deals in theory pertaining to large vessels and classical construction methodology. Rating: - Introduction To Naval Architect If you r looking for an entry point for Naval Architect this is the book to do so. A broad overview on Naval Architect topics that will highlight all its various areas of knowledge Rating: - Excellent Resource "Introduction to Naval Architecture" provides a unique approach to ship design. Although this approach is quantitative and mathematically "intense", Gillmer also provides qualitative description within certain chapters. Ultimately, for the purposes of clarity and a definitive understanding of basic ship design, this work is best coupled with "Introduction to Naval Architecture" (E.C. Tupper), which provides a "descriptive" perspective. The Gillmer and Johnson referenece is highly recommended for ... Read More Rating: - Introduction to Naval Architecture Purchased for my high school senior to do an independent study in Naval Architecture. The math was more advanced than he was prepared for, but it provides the a reasonable introduction to basic concepts he needs to understand. Rating: - Great for novices and experts This is a great text for everyone. I think Zubaly's Applied Naval Architecture does a slightly better job in presenting the coefficients, but in every other respect, this text is superior. Zubaly and this text are weak in the details of seakeeping, but there are several other specific seakeeping texts, namely Dynamics of Marine Vehicles by Battacharia (I know I misspelled his name) see more		Boat Design.Net Design Award Top Rated Sites Most Popular Sites What's New Boat Plans Books Designers Boatbuilders Materials Powerboats Catamarans Propulsion Sailboats Multihulls Software Resources Random Site My Links Gallery Forums Search
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