STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A CATAMARAN CROSS-STRUCTURE BY THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

This problem is examined using the Finite Element Method. The behavior of a multicell box girder representing a catamaran cross-structure is studied. Because of the relatively low length-to-breadth ratio of a typical catamaran cross-structure, the deck plating effectiveness is found to be rather small. Parametric studies are performed, and curves of the effectiveness as a function of the relevant geometric and loading parameters are presented. These curves may be helpful in the early stages of new designs.

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  American Society of Naval Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Mansour, A E
  • Fenton, P H
• Publication Date: 1973-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 33-42
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 85
  • Issue Number: 1
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Finite element method
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046644
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 27 1974 12:00AM