DEEP DRAFT SHIP INSPECTION - FACTORS THAT AFFECT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE PREVENTION

Much of the practical real-world work with material failures depends on early detection of the failure before it causes catastrophic harm. The metallurgist and ship designer need to understand the difficulties of the inspection of ship structures and capabilities of the inspector in order to properly strategize for the prevention of failures. This paper discusses those concerns and outlines some of the strategies that are currently under consideration. By combining the practical realities of the marine inspectors with the theoretical knowledge of metallurgists and designers, a more fracture-resistant and maintainable hull is foreseen for the post-Oil Pollution Act of 1990 generation of ships.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Research Council, Marine Board

  2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20418
• Authors:
  • Williams, G M
  • Sharpe, S E
• Conference:
  • Symposium and Workshop on the Prevention of Fracture in Ship Structure
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Date: 1995-3-30 to 1995-3-31
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 359-366

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deep draft ships; Failure; Fatigue (Mechanics); Fracture mechanics; Hulls; Inspection; Prevention; Ships
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00763189
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: May 4 1999 12:00AM