Background
Scott, Robert James was born on July 24, 1937 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Lyle James and Catherine Elizabeth (Quealy) Scott.
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This book presents the small boat designer and builder with a basic insight into the nature of fiberglass as a boatbuilding material, as well as a sound, yet simple, approach to analyzing fiberglass boat hull structures. A thorough review is given to the characteristics of fiberglass materials and laminate design properties. In addition, valuable data is presented on basic design principles such as selection of structural loads, safety factors, deflection and vibration limitation. The level of detail engineering analysis of fiberglass structures, tempered with a practical, uncomplicated approach. The book is well illustrated and includes numerous step-by-step design examples. Robert J. Scott is president of Gibbs & Cox.
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engineering company executive naval architect
Scott, Robert James was born on July 24, 1937 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Lyle James and Catherine Elizabeth (Quealy) Scott.
Children— Brian, Lauren. Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University Michigan, 1959, Master of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 1961.
Registered profile engineer, Virginia, New York Engineer, department head Gibbs & Cox, Incorporated., New York City, 1961-1971, assistant division head, assistant vice president, Arlington, Virginia, 1971-1985, deputy.program manager, 1985-1986, program manager, 1986-1988, head Hull division, 1988;secretary Ocean Energy Council, Washington, since 1980. Member special commission on ocean energy American Bureau Shipping, New York City, since 1977.
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Member American Society Naval Engineers (vice president 1983-1986, President"s award 1984, Frank Law award 1986), Society Naval Architects and MarineEngrs. (vice president 1984-1987, advance planning committee since 1984).
Married Jeanne Ellen Taylor, December 1, 1940 (divorced). Children: Michael, Richard. Married Kathleen Loretta Ward, October 1, 1971.
Children: Brian, Lauren.