Regulation and operation
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Regulation and operation
（Elsevier ocean engineering book series, v. 9 . Stability and safety of ships ; v. 1）
Elsevier, 2003
Available at 3 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A stability accident is one of the worst things that can happen to a ship. This two-volume set brings together the mass of information available in one practical reference and is essential reading to all concerned with the prevention against capsizing.
Table of Contents
- Volume 1: Regulation and Operation Part 1:Development of Stability Standards
- Historical development and basic stability concepts, Development and present status of stability standards, Standards based on the consideration of heeling moments, Statistical methods of developing stability standards, Probabilistic approach to the development of stability standards, Model tests of capsizing, Stability regulations - future outlook. Part 2: Operational Aspects of Stability and Safety
- Operational stability - hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, Sea environment, Roll excitation and influence of speed and heading, Resonance and large roll motion, Forces due to roll motion, Measurement and accuracy of stability status, Safety management and operational requirements.
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