FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF STRESS CONCENTRATIONS IN A TRANSVERSE WEB FRAME

The objective of this thesis is to use finite element analysis in the analysis and design of a transverse web frame for a double bottom and double deck tanker, with a flexible membrane in the center tanks. The frame structure is subject to high stress concentrations due to the elimination of the brackets in the center tank. A comparison is made between an existing web frame design and the designed frame with regard to the feasibility of the structural design.

• Corporate Authors:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Department of Ocean Engineering, 77 Massachusetts Avenue
  Cambridge, MA  United States  02139
• Authors:
  • Shreter, J U
• Publication Date: 1972-5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Finite element method; Structural design; Tankers; Web stiffened structures
• Old TRIS Terms: Double bottom tankers
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044150
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM