Feasibility Study of Glass Reinforced Plastic Cargo Ship.

Abstract

The technical and economic feasibility of constructing and operating a large glass reinforced plastic (GRP) cargo vessel or, using GRP for major structural components on a steel cargo ship, have been evaluated. Structure is feasible; long-term durability, questionable. The design of a large GRP CARGO VESSEL USING A COMPOSITE UNIDIRECTIONAL-WOVEN ROVING LAMINATE IS PRESENTED AND COMPARED TO THE EQUIVALENT STEEL SHIP. Cost studies are included. Areas for further research are indicated. (Author, modified-PL)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0735113

Entities

People

  • John H. Sommella
  • Robert J. Scott

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cargo Ships
  • Composite Materials
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Resilience
  • Ships
  • Structural Components
  • Unidirectional

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.