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"This work is significant. It is the first to include a method of assessing structural strength in the context of the modern marine environment." --Commander M. C. Cruder, U.S. Coast Guard
Acclaimed author and naval architect Dave Gerr created this unique system of easy-to-use scantling rules and rules-of-thumb for calculating the necessary dimensions, or scantlings, of hulls, decks, and other boat parts, whether built of fiberglass, wood, wood-epoxy composite, steel, or aluminum. In addition to the rules themselves, The Elements of Boat Strength offers their context: an in-depth, plain-English discussion of boatbuilding materials, methods, and practices that will guide you through all aspects of boat construction.
Now you can avoid wading through dense technical engineering manuals or tackling advanced mathematics. The Elements of Boat Strength has all the formulas, tables, illustrations, and charts you need to judge how heavy each piece of your boat should be in order to last and be safe. With this book, an inexpensive scientific calculator, and a pad of paper, you'll be able to design and specify all the components necessary to build a sound, long-lasting, rugged vessel.
What reviewers have said about Dave Gerr's books:
Propeller Handbook
"By far the best book available on the subject."--Sailing
"The best layman's guide we've ever read."--Practical Sailor
Dave Gerr and International Marine made a complicated topic understandable and put it into a handbook that is easy to use."--WoodenBoat
"Without doubt the definitive reference for selecting, installing, and understanding boat propellers."--Royal Navy Sailing Association Journal
The Nature of Boats
"If you are not nautically obsessed before reading this book, you will most certainly be afterward."--Sailing
Fascinating potpourri of information about today's boats, modern and traditional."--WoodenBoat
The principal reference point for all the scantling rules in The Elements of Boat Strength is the scantling number (Sn). Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Unfortunately does not apply on small boats!!,
By "captainlarry" (Athens, Attika Greece) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners (Hardcover)
Im building a 4,20 (15feet)International class sailboat using epoxies and 4mm plywood using Van de stadt plans. And because I wanted to check it I order this book.Im very disappointed ! The calculations does not work in small boats Are Completely Wrong! Author mentioning that the calculations can be used from 3 meters boats to 37 meter boats .But when I tried the results was a 6 times thicker boat ! Do not hesitate to contact me if you thing Im wrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great reference and not a bad read either.,
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This review is from: The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners (Hardcover)
Well orginized and written. The title says the rest.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehesive Source,
By Brian Trenhaile "P. E. in Naval Architecture ... (Kaneohe, HI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners (Hardcover)
Found this book to be wide in its scope covering steel, aluminum, wood and composites. Especially liked the sections on wood and composites. Helpful in small details that other books often don't touch upon. Many illustrations, formulas and graphs.
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