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Notes on the Design and Operation of Automated Ships
(University of Michigan, 1969-04-01)
In this paper I have tried to show how a ship designer may approach the problem of finding the most economical number of men to operate a proposed commercial ship. Although we are still ignorant of many cost factors, we ...
Ferro-Cement with Particular Reference to Marine Applications
(University of Michigan, 1969-03-01)
In this paper I have compiled various methods which people have used to design and construct ferro-cement boats. I have also included experimental results and introduction, reason and theory for various practices. The ...
Analysis and Statistics of Large Tankers
(University of Michigan, 1968-10-01)
In this paper I have compiled operating statistics for tankers in the 50,000 - 500,000 ton range. These statistics are plotted for construction cost, insurance cost, crew cost, maintenance and repair cost, fuel consumption, ...
A Rational Strip Theory of Ship Motions: Part I
(University of Michigan, 1969-03-01)
The exact ideal_fluid boundary-value problem is formulated for a ship forced to heave and pitch sinusoidally in otherwise calm water. This problem is then simplified by applying three restrictions: 1) the body must be ...