ObjectivesIn modern naval warfare, advancements in weaponry have significantly increased the vulnerability of ships to explosion impacts. Precision-guided weapons, in particular, pose a significant threat, as internal explosions within ship cabins can cause extensive damage to thin-walled structures. This damage not only compromises the ship's structural integrity but also affects its overall functionality and safety. To accurately assess a ship's ability to withstand such damage and make informed battlefield decisions, it is crucial to evaluate the residual load-bearing capacity of damaged structures under complex sea conditions. This analysis is essential for evaluating the ship's damage tolerance and determining its ability to safely return to port. MethodsThis study focuses on the behavior of hull plates damaged by in-cabin explosions. A series of meticulously designed model tests were conducted, aiming to analyze the residual load-bearing capacity of thin plates exhibiting dent damage under biaxial compression. The use of biaxial compression is highly relevant, as it replicates the complex stress states experienced by ship hulls in actual sea conditions. To measure the detailed mechanical behavior of the damaged plates, the digital image correlation (DIC) method was employed. This advanced technique enabled the creation of a three-dimensional full-field strain measurement system, which recorded the out-of-plane deformation of the plates with high precision. By analyzing this data, the study explored the failure modes of dent-damaged thin plates under biaxial compression, illuminating the mechanisms through which such damage progresses and ultimately leads to structural failure. ResultsThe experimental results provided significant insights into the behavior of damaged thin plates under biaxial compression. A key finding was that, regardless of the applied loading ratio, the presence of dent damage led to a substantial reduction in the residual load-bearing capacity of the thin plates. In some cases, this reduction reached up to 19.96%, demonstrating the severe impact of even minor damage on the structural performance of the plates. Furthermore, all tested plates ultimately failed due to significant plastic deformation at the intersection of the loading edges, which underscores the localized nature of the damage and its catastrophic consequences for structural integrity. Another key finding was that an increase in the load at one end of the biaxial compression resulted in a notable decline in the ultimate bearing capacity at the other end. ConclusionsThis study provides valuable insights into assessing the damage survivability of ships under complex stress conditions. The findings help naval personnel better understand the structural state of damaged ships, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding mission continuation or safe return to port. Additionally, the research provides a basis for future research focused on optimizing ship structural design and enhancing damage-tolerance capabilities. Overall, this study plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of ships in combat and their safe return to port.


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    Title :

    Experimental analysis on residual ultimate bearing capacity of thin plate with internal explosion dent damage under biaxial compression


    Contributors:
    Lei AO (author) / Zhizhong SHI (author) / Lei ZHANG (author) / Ziqi DING (author) / Zhiyong PEI (author) / Weiguo WU (author)


    Publication date :

    2025




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown





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