Abstract
FROM the Association of Engineering and Shipbuilding Draughtsmen come two pamphlets “Steam Locomotive Design” by D. Patrick (London: The Draughtsman Publishing Co., Ltd. 4s.) and “Small Craft Types” by John A. Mavor (ibid. 3s.). The former discusses the design of component parts and includes all the more important details, except the boiler and its attachments. An earlier publication dealt with preliminary design, and the present work carries it on from the point at which wheel arrangements, cylinder sizes, etc., have been determined, and, with the above exception, practically completes the subject in relation to engines of normal design. In his pamphlet, Mr. Mavor gives general descriptions and data of the humbler types of craft including trawlers, tugs, lightships, dredgers, etc., and explains the special features and working conditions peculiar to each. The main outlines of their design are presented, and the methods are indicated by which the forms of structure, machinery and fittings are adapted to meet the different conditions under which these ships are navigated and operated.
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Steam Locomotives and Small Craft. Nature 138, 1092 (1936). https://doi.org/10.1038/1381092b0
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