New findings resulting from investigations initiated in connection with cracking of merchant ships during World War II are critically reviewed along with certain widely accepted viewpoints; available data compared to test validity of evidence bearing on incidence of cracks; no evidence indicates that either riveted or welded structure is more susceptible, to inception of cracks. (See also - (discussion) p 118-22); Am Soc Naval Engrs -- J v 61 n 3 Aug 1949 p 719-31 (discussion) 731-6)


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    Title :

    Riveted vs. welded ship structure


    Additional title:

    Welding J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1949


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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