STRENGTH OF LARGE TANKERS

The evolution in tanker size and the development of methods of assessing primary structural scantlings are examined. The various aspects of structural strength are considered and the increasing importance of transverse strength criteria is discussed. The methods currently employed by Lloyds Register of Shipping for direct calculation by computer of structural behavior is illustrated in detail. Consideration is also given to detail design of girder webs in respect to plate buckling, stiffener requirements and the effect of perforations. Future research activities and developments of analytical systems are also discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  North East Coast Inst of Engineers & Shipbuilders

  Bolbec Hall, Westgate Road
  Newcastle upon Tyne,   England 
• Authors:
  • Roberts, W J
• Publication Date: 1970-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 93-108
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Royal Institution of Naval Architects
  • Issue Number: n4
  • Publisher: Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computers; Naval architecture; Structural analysis; Tankers; Transverse strength; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015038
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1973 12:00AM