A Treatise On Naval Architecture And Shipbuilding: Or An Exposition Of The Elementary Principles Involved In The Science And Practice Of Naval Constru

by Richard W. Meade

Book Overview

""A Treatise On Naval Architecture And Shipbuilding"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of naval construction, written by Richard Worsam Meade in 1869. The book covers all aspects of ship design, from the basic principles of buoyancy and stability to the more complex topics of propulsion and steering. Meade provides detailed explanations of the calculations and formulas used in ship design, as well as descriptions of the various materials and technologies used in building ships. The book also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the concepts discussed. Aimed at both students and professionals in the field, ""A Treatise On Naval Architecture And Shipbuilding"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science and practice of naval construction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164555332
• ISBN13: 9781164555339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 506 Pages
• Weight: 2.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"