Introduction to Naval Architecture

The book is in good shape, all the pages turn, both back and forth. I'm still on chapter one, but I'm confident by the end of the book, I'll be designing triremes with the best of them.

Condition of the book was better than expected and the book itself is helpful for anyone looking into naval architecture and it is a simple read with easy to understand examples.

I bought this as a reference while working as a field engineer for offshore support vessels. It gives you a good understanding of ship design and how vessels and their cargo will react based on wave amplitude, frequency, etc. Definitely a good read and the printed pages included were awesome.

If you r looking for an entry point for Naval Architect this is the book to do so.A broad overview on Naval Architect topics that will highlight all its various areas of knowledge

I am a Mechanical Engineer looking at ship design. This book looks to be an excellent resource beyond the fluid dynamics courses I had in college.

"Introduction to Naval Architecture" provides a unique approach to ship design. Although this approach is quantitative and mathematically "intense", Gillmer also provides qualitative description within certain chapters. Ultimately, for the purposes of clarity and a definitive understanding of basic ship design, this work is best coupled with "Introduction to Naval Architecture" (E.C. Tupper), which provides a "descriptive" perspective. The Gillmer and Johnson referenece is highly recommended for those individuals who have prior knowledge of naval architecture, and a strong foundation in mathematics; otherwise, the aforementioned coupling of two references becomes necessary.Please note: This is my opinion as a high school Senior completing an independent research project within the field of naval architecture.

The information is through and I assune somewhat complete, if you plan to do a reconstruction of the aircraft carrier Nimitz or may older issues such as the Enterprise. However for anything under 250 feet, the book is virtually not applicable. I am currently refitting a 40' aftcabin crusier that is mahogany and oak. I was hoping to find information on newer reconstruction methods however, this book only deals in theory pertaining to large vessels and classical construction methodology.

Purchased for my high school senior to do an independent study in Naval Architecture. The math was more advanced than he was prepared for, but it provides the a reasonable introduction to basic concepts he needs to understand.