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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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bossing
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The curved swelling outboard portion of ship's shell plating that surrounds and supports the propeller shaft.
propeller shaft
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The cylindrical member that carries rotational energy from the engine to the propeller.
strength deck
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The deck that is designed as the uppermost part of the main hull longitudinal strength girder. The bottom shell plating forms the lowermost part of this girder.
strain
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The deformation resulting from a stress, measured by the ratio of the change to the total value of the dimension in which the change occurred.
permeability
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The degree to which a damaged compartment can accept water.
draft
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
The depth of the ship below the waterline measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull, propellers, or other reference point. When measured to the lowest projecting portion of the vessel, it is ...
