The Elements of Boat Strength - For Builders, Designers and Owners
Acclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr created this unique system of easy-to-use scantling rules and rules-of-thumb for calculating the necessary dimensions, or scantlings, of hulls, decks, and other boat parts, whether built of fiberglass, wood, wood-epoxy composite, steel, or aluminum.
In addition to the rules themselves, 'The Elements of Boat Strength' offers their context: an in-depth, plain-English discussion of boatbuilding materials, methods, and practices that will guide you through all aspects of boat construction.
Now you can avoid wading through dense technical engineering manuals or tackling advanced mathematics. This guide has all the formulas, tables, illustrations, and charts you need to judge how heavy each piece of your boat should be in order to last and be safe.
With this book, an inexpensive scientific calculator, and a pad of paper, you'll be able to design and specify all the components necessary to build a sound, long-lasting, rugged vessel.
Details
Autor: | David Gerr |
Ausführung: | 352 Seiten, 24 x 19.5 x 2.7 cm, gebunden |
Abbildungen: | 200 Illustrationen |
Verlag: | International Marine Publishing Co (USA, 1999) |
ISBN: | 9780070231597 |