Static Strain Measurements on the Hull of an L.C.H.

Abstract

Electric resistance strain gauges were fitted to the hull of a heavy landing craft in an attempt to assess the effectiveness of modifications designed to strengthen the hull. Contrary to all predictions, the values of strain induced by loading the ship were extremely small, while those induced in the hull by various thermal effects were relatively large. No really useable data was obtained from the tests. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068424

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  • I. Powlesland
  • S. W. Gee

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Australia
  • Computer Programs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Gages
  • Inboard
  • Landing Craft
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Resistance
  • Ship Design
  • Ships
  • Strain Gages

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