Chapter 11    Ship resistance and the concept of model testing

 

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Contents

 

Introduction.

 

Froude

 

The background to model testing

 

The fundamental principles of model testing of ships

 

Implications of Froude’s work

 

Critical speed and the Froude number

 

Geometrical and dynamic similarity

 

Endnote

 

Examples on model testing