A survey was conducted of U.S. and worldwide shipowners, ship operators, shipyards, and major international classification societies by means of a survey questionnaire and follow-up correspondence. Detailed information was requested and obtained for fourteen ship classes which have had hull strappings installed to strengthen the hull girder due to lengthening. Data was collected on the location and extent, the geometry and dimensions and the method of attachment of strapping plates to the hull as well as end tapering details and faying surface tightness provisions. In addition, in-service performance data were obtained for past strappings from the U.S. Coast Guard inspection database.
Hull Strapping of Ships
1990
123 pages
Report
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English
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