Use of Fiber Reinforced Plastics in the Marine Industry

Abstract

The use of fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) has increased recently in marine structures with a minimum of engineering analysis and design evolution. Although fiberglass has been used for many years in small recreational and high-performance boats, a range of new composite materials are now being utilized for various applications. The objective of this document is to examine the use of FRP and other composite materials in marine construction; determine important considerations in past design; review developments in related industries; predict areas for future marine applications; and recommend future research needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 06, 1990
Accession Number
ADA230414

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Engineers
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design