Composite Materials in Maritime Structures, Volume 2 (Cambridge Ocean Technology Series (No. 5))

321 Pages·2008·19.57 MB·English

by  R. Ajit Shenoi (editor)

The two volumes that comprise this work provide a
comprehensive guide and source book on the marine use of
composite materials.
The first volume. Fundamental Aspects, provides a rigorous
development of theory. Areas covered include materials science,
environmental aspects, production technology, structural
analysis, finite-element methods, materials failure mechanisms
and the role of standard test procedures. An appendix gives
tables of the mechanical properties of common polymeric
composites and laminates in marine use.
The second volume, Practical Considerations, examines how
the theory can be used in the design and construction of marine
structures, including ships, boats, offshore structures and other
deep-ocean installations. Areas covered in this second volume
include design, the role of adhesives, fabrication techniques, and
operational aspects such as response to slam loads and fatigue
performance. The final three chapters of the book cover
regulatory aspects of design, quality and safety assessment, and
management and organisation.
These volumes will provide an up-to-date introduction to this
important and fast-growing area for students and researchers in
naval architecture and maritime engineering. It will also be of
value to practising engineers as a comprehensive reference book.

CAMBRIDGE OCEAN TECHNOLOGY SERIES 5
General Editors: I. Dyer, R. Eatock Taylor, J. N. Newman and
W. G. Price
COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN MARITIME
STRUCTURES
Volume 2: Practical Considerations
Cambridge Ocean Technology Series
1. Faltinsen: Sea Loads on Ships and Offshore Structures
2. Burcher & Rydill: Concepts in Submarine Design
3. Breslin & Andersen: Hydrodynamics of Ship Propellers
4. Shenoi & Wellicome (eds.)' Composite Materials in Maritime
Structures, Volume 1, Fundamental Aspects
5. Shenoi & Wellicome (eds.): Composite Materials in Maritime
Structures, Volume 2, Practical Considerations
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
IN MARITIME
STRUCTURES
Volume 2: Practical Considerations
Edited by
R. A. Shenoi
and
J. F. Wellicome
Department of Ship Science, University of Southampton
West
E uropean
G raduate
E ducation
Marine
T echnology
CAMBRIDGE
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First published 1993
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CONTENTS
Preface xi
List of Authors XIV
1 Introduction 1
(RA. Shenoi)
2 Design of Displacement Craft 3
(A.R. Dodkins)
2.1 Introduction 3
2.2 Material Selection and Testing 4
2.3 Design Criteria 9
2.4 Structural Synthesis 11
2.5 Conclusions 24
2.6 References 25
3 Design of Dynamically Supported Craft 26
(S-E. Hellbratt)
3.1 Introduction 26
3.2 Conceptual Design 26
3.3 Loadings 28
3.4 Structural Synthesis 33
3.5 Structural Analysis 35
3.6 Practical Considerations 39
3.7 Conclusion 41
3.8 References 42
4 The Role of Adhesives 43
(I.E. Winkle)
4.1 Introduction 43
4.2 Design Considerations 47
Vll
Vlii CONTENTS
4.3 Adhesive Selection 50
4.4 Bonding 59
4.5 Opportunities for Application of Adhesives 61
4.6 References 62
5 Practical Design of Joints and Attachments 63
(R.A. Shenoi/G.L Hawkins)
5.1 Background 63
5.2 In-plane or Butt Joints 67
5.3 Out-of-plane Joints I:
Frame-to-shell Connections 77
5.4 Out-of-plane Joints II:
Bulkhead-to-shell Connections 82
5.5 Stiffener Intersections 85
5.6 References 88
6 Production of Ships with Single Skin Structures 91
(A. Bunney)
6.1 Introduction 91
6.2 Is Production the End of the Line? 92
6.3 Yard Layout 92
6.4 Construction and Outfit Berth 97
6.5 Panel Shop 105
6.6 Block Unit Hall 108
6.7 Post Launch Outfit 112
6.8 Materials Handling 112
6.9 Quality Assurance 114
6.10 Bibliography 116
7 Production of Yacht Hulls of Sandwich Configuration 117
(P. Krass)
7.1 Introduction 117
7.2 Yard Layout 117
7.3 Flat Panel Shop 119
7.4 Multi-Axis Machining or NC-Shop 120
7.5 Mould Shop 121
7.6 Laminating Shop 125
7.7 Curing Requirements 130
7.8 Erection Shop 131
7.9 Post Launch Outfit 133
7.10 Quality Assurance 133
CONTENTS ix
8 Material Case Study - Failures and their Repairs 134
(RJ. Rymill)
8.1 Introduction 134
8.2 Gel Coat Failure 134
8.3 Mechanics of Gel Coat Blistering 144
8.4 Precautions against Failure in Laminate Design 146
8.5 Core Materials for Sandwich Construction 154
8.6 Precautions against Failure in Hull Structural Design 156
8.7 Developments 159
8.8 References 159
9 Response of Sandwich Structures to Slamming and
Impact Loads 161
(B. Hayman)
9.1 Introduction 161
9.2 Slamming Loads 162
9.3 Response of Sandwich Panels to Slamming Loads 165
9.4 Material Properties and Test Methods;
Manufacturers' Data Sheets 169
9.5 Effect of Single and Repeated Slamming Loads on
Foam Core Materials 171
9.6 Impact with Solid Objects 175
9.7 References 176
10 Fatigue Characteristics 178
(H.G. Scholte)
10.1 Introduction 178
10.2 Fatigue Mechanism in Metals 180
10.3 Fatigue Mechanism in Composite Materials 182
10.4 Fatigue Test Data 187
10.5 Fatigue Design and Damage Rules 193
10.6 Fatigue of Structures 194
10.7 Conclusions 196
10.8 References 196
11 Composites in Offshore Structures 199
(A.G. Gibson)
11.1 Background 199
11.2 Selection of Materials 200
11.3 Manufacturing Processes and Products 206