Ship Construction, Eighth Edition offers guidance for ship design and shipbuilding from start to finish. Comprised of seven sections divided into 35 chapters, the book introduces the reader to ship construction, including the basic design of a ship, ship dimensions and categories, and the development of different vessel types. It then turns to a discussion of current directives governing ship strength and structural integrity, testing of materials used in ship construction, welding practices, and weld testing. Developments in the layout of a shipyard are also considered, along with the evolution of the initial structural and arrangement design into information usable by production. Furthermore, outfitting of a ship is discussed, particularly cargo-handling equipment. This comprehensive text proves to be an invaluable resource of advanced fundamentals not only for students of marine engineering or related subjects, but also for industry professionals, particularly those working in shipyards, supervising ship construction, conversion, and maintenance.

PART 1: Introduction to Shipbuilding 1. Basic design of the ship 2. Ship dimensions, form, size, or category 3. Development of ship types PART 2: Materials and Strength of Ships 4. Classification societies 5. Steels 6. Other shipbuilding materials 7. Testing of materials 8. Stresses to which a ship is subject PART 3: Welding and Cutting 9. Welding and cutting processes used in shipbuilding 10. Welding practice and testing welds PART 4: Shipyard Practice 11. Shipyard layout 12. Design information for production 13. Plate and section preparation and machining 14. Assembly of ship structure15. Launching PART 5: Ship Structure 16. Outfitting 17. Ship repair and conversion 18. Bottom structure 19. Shell plating and framing 20. Bulkheads and pillars 21. Decks, hatches, and superstructures 22. Fore end structure 23. Aft end structure 24. Tanker construction 25. Liquefied gas carriers PART 6: Outfit 26. Container ships 27. Cargo lifting arrangements 28. Cargo access, handling, and restraint 29. Pumping and piping arrangements 30. Corrosion control and antifouling systems 31. Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and insulation PART 7: International Regulations 32. International Maritime Organization 33. Tonnage 34. Load line rules 35. Structural fire protection