DESIGN OF HIGH PERFORMANCE HULLS IN FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTICS

Factors influencing the choice of materials for construction of small fast warships are reviewed. The advantages and limitations of steel, aluminium and FRP construction are examined and contrasted. Particular reference is made to the design of a high-performance hydrofoil hull and of a somewhat less weight-critical fast patrol boat hull: in each case use of hybrid <glass/carbon> FRP is found to offer substantial weight savings involving a sacrifice of stiffness and some increase in cost.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • R.I.N.A. Symposium on Small Fast Warships and Security Vessels, London, 18-21 May 1982, Paper No.8 (11 pp., 52 ref., 5 tab., 5 diag., 1 graph, 1 phot.)
• Authors:
  • SMITH, C S
  • Monks, A H
• Publication Date: 1982

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00684149
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM