THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS.
By John Harvard Biles, M.Inst.N.A.,
Professor of Naval Architecture in the University of Glasgow. [In Preparation.
Second Edition. Illustrated with Plates, Numerous Diagrams, and Figures in the Text. 18s. net.
STEEL SHIPS: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE.
A Manual for Shipbuilders, Ship Superintendents, Students, and Marine Engineers.
By THOMAS WALTON, Naval Architect,
AUTHOR OF "KNOW YOUR OWN SHIP."
Contents.—I. Manufacture of Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, and Steel.—Composition of Iron and Steel, Quality, Strength, Tests, &c. II. Classification of Steel Ships. III. Considerations in making choice of Type of Vessel.—Framing of Ships. IV. Strains experienced by Ships.—Methods of Computing and Comparing Strengths of Ships. V. Construction of Ships.—Alternative Modes of Construction.—Types of Vessels.—Turret, Self Trimming, and Trunk Steamers, &c.—Rivets and Rivetting, Workmanship. VI. Pumping Arrangements. VII. Maintenance.—Prevention of Deterioration in the Hulls of Ships.—Cement, Paint, &c.—Index.