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New Models on the Ocean Acoustic Detection Process
(Acoustical Society of America, 1981-06)
The basic problem of the ocean acoustic detection process is formulated analytically under the assumption of fully developed saturated phase random multipath acoustic fluctuations. Detection is defined as occurring whenever ...
Optimum Design of Statically Indeterminate Frames by Means of Non-Linear Programming
(University of Michigan, 1969-05-01)
This report presents a computer program and numerical examples concerning automated optimum design of statically indeterminate structures with specified comfigurations. The analysis of the "structure is formulated according ...
Wave Making: A Low-Speed Slender-Body Theory
(University of Michigan, 1975-04-01)
A slender_body theory for the wave making of a ship in steady translational motion is developed by assuming that the length of the waves generated by the ship is of the same order of magnitude as the beam of the ship. The ...
Improvement of Inland Waterway Vessel And Barge Tow Performance: Translations Of Selected Chinese, German and Russian Technical Articles
(University of Michigan, 1982-09-01)
This report is part of a three year project to organize and translate foreign language articles on towed barges, inland waterway towboats, barge tows, and operations for teaching and use in design/research projects. In ...
Interactive Data and Graphic Display Processors Premsap and Msaplot for the Michigan Structural Analysis Program Msap and Sap IV
(University of Michigan, 1981-07-01)
A computer program called PREMSAP to prepare input data for structural analysis and design of structures, including car frames and ships, along with a program called MSAPLOT to display graphically the mathematical models, ...
Maritime Tanker Safety: Some Conclusions and Recommendations for Improvement
(University of Michigan, 1981-09-01)
Presented at the October 22, 1981 meeting of the Great Lakes Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers held in conjunction with the Centennial of naval architecture and marine engineering at The ...