This paper examines the problems of forming efficient joints between themajor structural components of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) ships and boats. Joint types addressed by the paper are concerned primarily with stiffened single-skin construction ships, with regard to (1) tee-joints between panels, for example between watertight bulkheads and shell plating; (2) attachment of top-hat stiffeners to plating. The development of numerical models to assess failure modes is discussed and the results of finite element analysis and validation testing of a range of alternative configurations is described. Optimised joint designs capable of achieving higher strength at reduced weight are presented. These new concepts would also facilitate the use of pre-formed stiffeners and mechanised production equipment for rapid rates of joint formation and therefore they offer the possibilityof significantly reduced labour hours and ship build cost.
Design of joints and attachments in FRP ship's structures
Entwurf von Verbindungselementen und Befestigungen bei Schiffskonstruktionen aus faserverstaerktem Kunststoff (FRP)
Marine Structures ; 7 , 2-5 ; 365-398
1994
34 Seiten, 20 Bilder, 6 Tabellen, 18 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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