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Re: Information Wanted
Al Secor wrote:
>
> I HIGHLY recommend the book "Manned Submersibles" by R. Frank Busby.
> This book is probably the bible of small subs and is unfortunately
> out of print. I was able to locate a copy over the net a couple of
> months ago for about $130. Not cheap but a wealth of information.
> You might also check you local library...mine has a copy and it's
> not that big of a library.
>
> Another source of information is a set of plans from Kittredge. His
> plans are certified by Lloyds and are fairly simple and practical.
SNIP good stuff
A number of people praise Busby's book.. I agree totally. In fact if
you have Busby's book, Kittridge's plans, and the ABS book, there is
enough to get a lot done. Of course, I assume a very good understanding
of bouyancy and stability calculations.
Before hitting the water I'd have a professional check the design for
stress concentrations though. We don't talk about that much.
Another thing to talk about is cold low cycle weakness of certain
steels. I'm reading about that now.
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Martin Sanderse
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