This paper examines the problems of forming efficient joints between themajor structural components of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) ships and boats. Joint types addressed by the paper are concerned primarily with stiffened single-skin construction ships, with regard to (1) tee-joints between panels, for example between watertight bulkheads and shell plating; (2) attachment of top-hat stiffeners to plating. The development of numerical models to assess failure modes is discussed and the results of finite element analysis and validation testing of a range of alternative configurations is described. Optimised joint designs capable of achieving higher strength at reduced weight are presented. These new concepts would also facilitate the use of pre-formed stiffeners and mechanised production equipment for rapid rates of joint formation and therefore they offer the possibilityof significantly reduced labour hours and ship build cost.


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    Title :

    Design of joints and attachments in FRP ship's structures


    Additional title:

    Entwurf von Verbindungselementen und Befestigungen bei Schiffskonstruktionen aus faserverstaerktem Kunststoff (FRP)


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    Published in:

    Marine Structures ; 7 , 2-5 ; 365-398


    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    34 Seiten, 20 Bilder, 6 Tabellen, 18 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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