Wm. Froude's early experiments which confirmed Law of Comparison and led to conception of experiment tank; historical development of experimental and theoretical aspects of resistance and propulsion prior to establishment of Torquay Tank; Froude's skin friction correction; results of experiments on model hulls and appendages; development of elements of form and constant system. (See also - n 6 Aug 7 1941 p 133-6, n 7 Aug 14 p 152-5, n 8 Aug 21 p 179-81, n 9 Aug 28 p 200-2, n 12 Sept 18 p 263-6, n 14 Oct 2 p 311-12 and 318; Instn Naval Architects -- Paper n 3 mtg July 31 1941 38 p, 5 supp plates; Engineering v 152 n 3944, 3945, 3947, 3948, 3949 and 3952 Aug 15 1941 p 138-40, Aug 22 p 158-60, Sept 5 p 197-200, Sept 12 p 218-20, Sept 19 p 237-40 and Oct 10 p 297 and 290)


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    Title :

    Historical notes on investigations at Admiralty Experiment Works, Torquay


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1941


    Remarks:

    2-p Bibliography


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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    Admiralty experiment works, haslar

    Gawn, R.W.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Admiralty experiment works, Haslar

    Gawn, R.W.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1954