Theoretical and practical points of view; weight of vessel and position of center of gravity at time of launch; buoyancy and moment of buoyancy relative to amidships; launching curves; speed during launch; determination of hogging and sagging stresses; stability as launched; practical side of launch; cradle; internal shoring; drag chains; greasing of ways; setting up; watertight compartments.


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    Title :

    Launching of ships


    Additional title:

    Inst Mar Engrs -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Hogg, R.S. (author)


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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