Catalog data:
Applications in marine structures, material components, physical and mechanical
properties, production methods, structural concepts, sandwich, stiffening, joints and
attachments, strength and stiffness, static and dynamic strength, response and capability,
rules and regulations. |
Courseyear:
4
Semester: intensive course in period 4
Hours p/w:
Other hours:
Assessment: Case
Assessm.period(s):
(see academic calendar) |
Prerequisites:
- |
Follow
up: - |
Detailed
description of topics:
The course aims primarily at the possibilities and
limitations of fibre reinforced plastics (FRP's) in ship structures.
The pros and cons of FRP's with respect to conventional
materials are discussed and related to current applications.
Fabrication, supply and properties are discussed with
respect to basic components (matrix, reinforcement and core material) as well as with
respect to the final product (laminate and sandwich). The course deals with the relevant
production methods and structural concepts of maritime structures and structural
components. Attention is given to the mutual relationship and the effect on costs and
properties of the final product.
Subsequently the course continues with structural
design and the response and capability of structure and components under appropriate
loadings. Special attention is given to the effect of structural design concept and of
composition and properties of material components on the response and capability. Also the
influence of time and environment will be considered. Lastly rules and regulations of
classification societies are considered with respect to structural design, choice and
application of materials, dimensioning of scantlings, maintenance, repair and daily use.
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Course
material:
Summaries; course-book in preparation.
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References
from literature:
Composite Materials in maritime structures, edited
by R.A. Shenoi and J.F. Wellicome, Vol. I and Vol. II, Cambridge Ocean Technology Series 4
and 5, Cambridge University Press 1993, ISBN 0 521 45153 1, ISBN 0 521 45154 X, combined
ISBN 0 521 458765.
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Remarks
(specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.): |
Goals:
The course is designed as an introduction on the
structural properties of composite materials and their possibilities and limitations in
their application in primary and secundary structural parts of maritime structures.
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Computer
use: |
Laboratory
project(s): |
Design
content:
Inter-relationship between material properties,
structural design concept and the response and capability (strength and stiffness) of
maritime structures and components under appropriate loading.
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Percentage
of design: 50% |