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On the Dynamics of Cables with Application to Marine Use
(University of Michigan, 1970-05-01)
Cables play an important role in ship operations, whether in anchoring, in docking, in towing, or in passing through locks. The frequent casualties that result from cable failure attest to the need for a better understanding ...
A Survey Of Classical and New Marine Oil Spill Cleanup Response Methods
(University of Michigan, 1992-06-01)
This paper intends to give a global knowledge of marine oil spill cleanup response methods and techniques. It is mostly intended to answer the fundamental questions when, where, and how to apply the different methods. A ...
Improvement of Barge Towing: Translations of Selected Japanese and Russian Technical Articles
(University of Michigan, 1980-05-01)
The papers included in this report present the results of experimental and theoretical investigations of barge towing performance. They deal with the resistance of simple hull forms, as well as the improvement of the towed ...
Feasibility of Sailing Ships for the American Merchant Marine
(University of Michigan, 1975-02-01)
The study is an economic comparison of the performances of several sizes of sailing ships vs those of comparable powered ships, all on several long trade routes from North American ports. The ships, both sa•i and powered, ...
The Economics of the Container Ship Subsystem
(University of Michigan, 1968-10-01)
Part I: The effects of a container operation on a traditional steamship company are discussed, and the need for planning emphasized. The "optimum" container ship is defined, and the naval architect's role in its determination ...
Hydrodynamics of High-Speed Small Craft
(University of Michigan, 1985-01-01)
These notes cover the hydrodynamic aspects of air-cushion vehicles, hydrofoil boats, planing craft, and water propellers. In each case, the emphasis has been placed on a physical description of the problem, together with ...
Container Ship Loading and Unloading Simulation
(University of Michigan, 1970-04-01)
This program is an initial step toward optimizing the various components which constitute a profitable marine transportation system. The programming method and various comparative results are of immediate technical interest. ...
Recent Technical and Management Improvements in US Inland Waterway Transportation
(Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group, 1999-07-01)
Over the last several years, the US inland waterway transportation industry has significantly reduced its fuel consumption and improved its efficiency, with the side effect of less fuel tax collected per ton of cargo ...