船舶原理ShipManeuverability.pptVIP

* CHAPTER 9 SHIP MANEUVERABILITY The rudder has remained virtually unchanged since it’s introduction millennia ago... This is a typical rudder from a 6th century Nordic vessel... It’s function, however is misunderstood! IT DOES NOT MAKE THE SHIP TURN! What it DOES do is orient the ship at an angle to the direction of travel… The pressure on the side of the hull causes the ship to turn (it acts like a flap on an aircraft wing) (Sure it’s picky… but it’s technically correct) Rudder Nomenclature Tip Chord Root Chord Hull Stock Span Leading Edge Trailing Edge Rudder Nomenclature Be familiar w