The aim of the work is to evaluate different design alternatives to obtain criteria for the selection of the most effective design by fatigue strength assessment of the local cut-out as a result of the connection between the longitudinal or ordinary stiffener and the transverse web frame (longi-web) in the side hull structure (upper wing torsional box), very important area due to its high stress concentration, of a container vessel, one of the most important ships in terms of its influence on the world economy. Structural solutions and design guidelines are established, by means of numerical models validated by experimental tests, which allow alternative designs to be obtained that improve their fatigue behaviour. Standard cut-out geometries are studied under the presence of different variables (radius of curvature, longitudinal spacing, longitudinal stiffener cross-section, and flange arrangement) that are evaluated to determine their effect in the structural assessment (fatigue damage, stress concentration, and fracture mechanics) and the weight comparison between alternatives.


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    Title :

    Effect of local cut-out on fatigue strength assessment in ship structures




    Publication date :

    2023




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown




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