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Naval architecture
The engineering science dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.
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transformation temperature
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The temperature above which the ferrite form of iron in shipbuilding and other steel is transformed to the austenite form, and below which the ferrite form recurs. The microstructure of the steel is ...
static stability
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The tendency for a body to remain upright when floating in calm water with no external disturbing influences.
stability
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The tendency of a ship to remain upright or the ability to return to the normal upright position when heeled by the action of waves, wind, etc.
fender
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The term applied to devices built into or hung over the sides of a vessel to prevent the shell plating from rubbing or chafing against other ships or piers; a permanent hardwood or steel structure ...
advance
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The theoretical linear distance a screw propeller would move forward were it working within a nut. Also the linear transfer of forward distance effected by a vessel after starting the hard-over ...
period of roll
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The time occupied in performing one complete double oscillation or roll of a ship as from port to starboard and back to port.
fidley
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The top of engine and boiler room casings on the weather deck. A partially raised deck over the engine and boiler casings, usually around the smokestack.
