Improvement of Inland Waterway Vessel And Barge Tow Performance: Translations Of Selected Chinese, German and Russian Technical Articles

Abstract

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 addition to this report, the project includes references. The following topics are presented in this report: &a) Shallow water resistance and barge size selection; &b) Pushboat propeller design and matching with engine;&c) Design of rudders and steering nozzzles for towboats.