SHIPS OF MINIMUM WAVE RESISTANCE

Detailed discussions are given to the problem of minimizing the theoretical wave resistance with special reference to the existence of the solution of the calculus of variation. Rigorous solutions are given to the integral equations which express the condition of the minimum wave resistance of strut-like ship forms with infinite draft under various side conditions. The solution determines the optimum shape of the water line. Optimum curves of sectional area of slender ships are calculated in a similar way. Resistance experiments are carried out with respect to the optimum forms, showing a good agreement with the theoretical result.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects of Japan

  23 Shiba-kotohiracho, Minato-ku
  Tokyo 135,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • Maruo, H
  • Bessho, M
• Publication Date: 1969

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 1-18
• Serial:
  • Selected Papers, J of Soc of Naval Arch of Japan
  • Volume: 3
  • Publisher: Society of Naval Architects of Japan

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fluid resistance; Ship motion; Ships; Streamlining; Wave resistance
• Old TRIS Terms: Model testing
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00035086
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects of Japan
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 1972 12:00AM