JOINTS USED IN PLASTIC AND COMPOSITE SHIPBOARD SUPERSTRUCTURES, DECKHOUSES, LIGHT BULKHEADS, AND ENCLOSURES,

Abstract

The joints used in plastic and composite superstructures, deckhouses, bulkheads and enclosures can be glued or fastened (bolts, screws, rivets) or they can be a combination of the two. A certain amount of caution should, however, be observed in using mechanical joints because of the well-known, negative aspects of this method, and because of the characteristics of plastics. Foremost among the latter is the great sensitivity of plastic to notching and to impact (when riveted), and also susceptibility to creep.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0629509

Entities

People

  • B. F. Prokhorov

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bulkheads
  • Composite Materials
  • Materials
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Sensitivity
  • Shipboard
  • Superstructures

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.