Part One Introduction to Shipbuilding 1
1 Basic design of the ship 3
2 Ship dimensions，form，size，or category 11
3 Development of ship types 17
Part Two Materials and Strength of Ships 35
4 Classification societies 37
5 Steels 45
6 Other shipbuilding materials 53
7 Testing of materials 61
8 Stresses to which a ship is subject 67
Part Three Welding and Cutting 79
9 Welding and cutting processes used in shipbuilding 81
10 Welding practice and testing welds 103
Part Four Shipyard Practice 117
11 Shipyard layout 119
12 Design information for production 125
13 Plate and section preparation and machining 135
14 Assembly of ship structure 147
15 Launching 161
Part Five Ship Structure 173
16 Bottom structure 175
17 Shell plating and framing 189
18 Bulkheads and pillars 207
19 Decks，hatches，and superstructures 225
20 Fore end structure 241
21 Aft end structure 249
22 Tanker construction 265
23 Liquefied gas carriers 279
Part Six Outfit 291
24 Cargo lifting arrangements 293
25 Cargo access，handling，and restraint 307
26 Pumping and piping arrangements 315
27 Corrosion control and antifouling systems 327
28 Heating，ventilation，air-conditioning，refrigeration，and insulation 345
Part Seven International Regulations 353
29 International Maritime Organization 355
30 Tonnage 359
31 Load Line Rules 363
32 Structural fire protection 371
Index 377