Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Best source for structural calculations

["Sean T. Stevenson" <cast55@telus.net>]

Marc - I'm not entirely sure what you're looking for here.  From your 
description, I'm tempted to suggest going back to the basic physics - strength 
of materials, mechanics, thermodynamics and so forth, but I'm guessing that 
this is not what you mean.  Are you looking for a single reference that covers 
mechanical engineering topics?  References like the Machinery's Handbook have 
most of the relevant formulas - post-derivation.  If you want to understand 
structural calculations all the way from first principles, then you need a 
background in engineering or mathematics, because there is a fair bit of 
calculus involved.  Or do I completely misunderstand your intent?

-Sean


On Monday 10 January 2011 18:29:54 you wrote:
> Another question for the technically adept on the list: what is the best
> source that you know for structural calculations on submarines,
> particularly the pressure hull? Before you mention spreadsheets and
> "codes," I want to emphasize that I mean a reference that clearly
> explains the theory, and its connection with specific (necessarily
> simplified) formulas. I for one would not trust my life or anybody
> else's to a "black box" calculator or to "code" guidance. I need
> something that starts with the basic external loads and goes on from there.
> 
> The only sub textbook that I have, Kormilitsin & Khalizev, does not go
> into the details of structural calculations (or any other details, for
> that matter). It is primarily a preliminary design text and emphasizes
> sizing calculations.
> 
> Best to all, and thanks in advance,
> 
> Marc



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