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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| ISBN 13 | 9780713677140 |
| Author | Thomas Ask |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | Reeds Marine Surveying is an expanded and updated new edition of the author's Handbook of Marine Surveying. Aimed at students of marine surveying, professional marine surveyors, boatyard operators and technically-minded boat owners, it covers the latest marine surveying technology, including analysis of the mechanical behaviour of materials, failure analysis, stress concentration, fatigue and fracture, corrosion, wood-damaging organisms, polymer chemistry, and the composition and characteristics of common plastics, metal, alloys and composite materials. There is also a useful survey checklist that provides practical techniques and hints for conducting a survey. 'A mass of information on different materials used in boatbuilding plus their failure mechanisms...an excellent book' 'A concise collection of practical, theoretical and regulatory information' Sailing 'Now it all makes sense!' William F Buckley |
| Editorial Review | As a book for surveying your own or other vessels the detail of the book is excellent... A very good book... the budding surveyor or keen private owner should be able to approach the topic with confidence.' Multihull Review (May/June 2007) "full of information" Gaffers Log (June 2007) 'A highly refined book that looks at every imaginable aspect of the design, construction, equipping, fitout and finishing of ships and boats, it is clear, concise and easy to follow.' Britannica Online, March 2008 "This is a very sound practical textbook which could earn its keep on your bookshelf." Dockwalk "The writing is authoritative and presents the complexity of structural small ship design in understandable and comprehensive language. Very useful checklist suggesting the issues which any survey should address. It is a valuable addition to the library." Cruising May 2008 |
| About the Author | Thomas Ask is an Associate Professor in the School of Construction and Design at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and the Principal of Ask and Associates, a marine consultancy firm. |
| Edition Number | 2 |
| Publication Date | 15 May 2007 |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
