Explores the engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design.

Klappentext

Explores the engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design.

Zusammenfassung
This book explores the many engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design and how they relate to each other and the operational performance required of the vessel. It will serve as a text for students and as a reference manual for practising engineers and designers.

Inhalt

Introduction; 1. Design in general; 2. Milestones in submarine history; 3. Submarine hydrostatics; 4. The weight/space relationship; 5. Submarine structures; 6. Powering of submarines; 7. Geometric form and arrangements; 8. Dynamics and control; 9. Submarine systems; 10. Considerations of building and costs in design; 11. Generating a concept design; References and further reading; Index.