SL-7 Research Program Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations.
Abstract
The report that follows, SL-7 Research Program: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations, reflects mainly upon the technical content of the program. This report contains an evaluation of the SL-7 research program according to four main elements, namely, Full-scale Instrumentation, Model Testing Techniques, Analytical Techniques and Hull Girder Load Criteria Analysis. Conclusions are derived from the evaluation with emphasis on how the program results may benefit future program documentation and describing the data recorded on the S.S. SEA-LAND McLEAN that should aid future data users. At this time, it appears obvious that the SL-7 program has been a tremendous success. The massive amounts of full-scale hull response data that have been recorded will undoubedly be a most valuable source of data for researchers, designers and students for many years to come. The program has greatly increased our knowledge and understanding of the sea and the ships that sail on it. As a program involving many disciplines within the marine industry, it has fostered a spirit of cooperation and communication within the industry. These long-term benefits represent the real success of the SL-7 research program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA120599
Entities
People
- Karl A. Stambaugh
- William A. Wood