Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-118).

Rising fuel costs and decreased catch sizes have reduced the fishing vessel owners profit margin. This has caused the owners to try to find methods that reduce the costs of their operations. In this thesis a tool which can be used by fishing vessel designers, and operators, is developed for use at the preliminary ship design stage. It is used to determine the best fishing vessel parameters for a given operational scenario found on the West Coast of Canada. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Mechanical Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special report study entitled: Exhibits design for junks in museum. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes special report study entitled : Exhibits design for junks in museum. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 108-116). Also available via the Internet.

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Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 82-91). Also available via the Internet.

Akademisk avhandlung - Stockholms högskola. / "Rättelser": leaf inserted. "Kallor och literatur": p. 552-570.

Motions and stability of a typical B.C. fishing vessel were experimentally and numerically investigated in a longitudinal seaway condition. The experimental model was self-propelled, radio-controlled and equipped with an on-board data acquisition system. Pitch, roll, yaw, surge, and heave responses to regular waves of predetermined frequencies and amplitudes generated along a 220-ft model basin were obtained. Different displacement conditions and GM configurations were tested. The numerical model for the dynamic analysis of the fishing vessel motions has been implemented using strip theory. A computer program was developed to study the nonlinear motions of the vessel. The velocity dependent coupling terms, responsible for a major part of the nonlinear behavior, were included. A time dependent component analysis of the roll damping has been performed. Regular linear and nonlinear waves were used. A parametric study of the fishing vessel stability has been carried out by considering its dynamic response in waves of varying characteristics. Unstable behaviour was found to be closely related to waves of length of similar magnitude to the ship length. The effects of wave amplitude and rudder usage were found to be of capital importance in the capsizing process. Experimental and numerical results showed good agreement. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Mechanical Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (M.A.) -- Memorial University of Newfoundland. / Bibliography : leaves 400-416. Also available online.