Ship construction / D.J. Eyres, G.J. Bruce

Includes bibliographical references and index

Part one: Introduction to Shipbuilding -- Basic Design of the Ship -- Ship Dimensions, Form, Size, or Category -- Development of Ship Types -- Part two: Materials and Strength of Ships -- Classification Societies -- Steels -- Other Shipbuilding Materials -- Testing of Materials -- Stresses to which a Ship is Subject -- part three: Welding and Cutting -- Welding and Cutting Processes used in Shipbuilding -- Welding Practice and Testing Welds -- Part four: Shipyard Practice -- Shipyard Layout -- Design Information for Production -- Plate and Section Preparation and Machining -- Assembly of Ship Structure -- Launching -- Part five: Ship Structure -- Bottom Structure -- Shell Plating and Framing -- Bulkheads and Pillars -- Decks, Hatches, and Superstructures -- Fore End Structure -- Aft End Structure -- Tanker Construction -- Liquified Gas Carriers -- Part six: Outfit -- Cargo Lifting Arrangements -- Cargo Access, Handling, and Restraint -- Pumping and Piping Arrangements -- Corrosion Control and Antifouling Systems -- Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, and Insulation -- Part seven: International Regulations -- International Maritime Organization -- Tonnage -- Load Line Rules -- Structural Fire Protection