An alternative design for the superstructure of a Stena ferry is studied. The existing superstructure is made of aluminium, the alternative is based on composite materials. Optimization of the scantlings for a given basic structural design leads to considerable potential weight savings, provided that fire resistant composites are used.


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    Title :

    Weight Optimization of a Sandwich Superstructure of a High-Speed Ferry



    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2006-04-01


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English