Ship Construction

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George J. Bruce (Professor (retired), School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) Keith W. Hutchinson (Head of Professional Technical and Engineering Services; Senior Consultant – Whole Ship Design and Naval Architecture, Safinah Group, Gateshead, UK)

Ship Construction

George J. Bruce (Professor (retired), School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK), Keith W. Hutchinson (Head of Professional Technical and Engineering Services; Senior Consultant – Whole Ship Design and Naval Architecture, Safinah Group, Gateshead, UK)

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Butterworth Heinemann
22 May 2012

Mathematics & Sciences; Shipbuilding technology, engineering & trades

Ship Construction, Seventh Edition, offers guidance for ship design and shipbuilding from start to finish. It provides an overview of current shipyard techniques, safety in shipyard practice, materials and strengths, welding and cutting, and ship structure, along with computer-aided design and manufacture, international regulations for ship types, new materials, and fabrication technologies. Comprised of seven sections divided into 32 chapters, the book introduces the reader to shipbuilding, including the basic design of a ship, ship dimensions and category, and development of ship types. It then turns to a discussion of rules and regulations governing ship strength and structural integrity, testing of materials used in ship construction, and welding practices and weld testing. Developments in the layout of a shipyard are also considered, along with development of the initial structural and arrangement design into information usable by production; the processes involved in the preparation and machining of a plate or section; and how a ship structure is assembled. A number of websites containing further information, drawings, and photographs, as well as regulations that apply to ships and their construction, are listed at the end of most chapters. This text is an invaluable resource for students of marine sciences and technology, practicing marine engineers and naval architects, and professionals from other disciplines ranging from law to insurance, accounting, and logistics.

By: George J. Bruce (Professor (retired) School of Marine Science and Technology Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne UK), Keith W. Hutchinson (Head of Professional Technical and Engineering Services; Senior Consultant – Whole Ship Design and Naval Architecture, Safinah Group, Gateshead, UK)
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 7th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9780080972398
ISBN 10: 008097239X
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 22 May 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor George Bruce, has 30 years' industrial experience in shipbuilding, including more recent roles in facilities development, research and innovation. He has acted as a consultant to shipbuilders and marine companies across the world and contributed to committees, steering groups and associations across the industry. He currently teaches and conducts research at the Newcastle University School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle, UK. Former lecturer in Naval Architecture at Plymouth University, UK, and former Manager of Policy and Standards Development with the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand.

Reviews for Ship Construction

"""Both now retired from teaching, Eyres…and Bruce…update their textbook (first published in 1971) from the 2007 edition. It introduces ship design and shipbuilding practice to advanced undergraduate students of marine sciences and technology. It can also be used as a study guide for the Extra Master examinations, and as background for students of shipbuilding itself."" --Reference & Research Book News, December 2013"