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Index
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Introduction
What is in the book …
What is not in the book …
Acknowledgments
Part One: Materials and process engineering
Section A: Materials selection, characterization and performance
1: Materials selection for marine composites
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The matrix
1.3 The reinforcement
1.4 The fiber-matrix interface
1.5 Reinforcement forms
1.6 Sandwich structures
1.7 Degradation of marine composites
1.8 Life cycle considerations
1.9 Conclusions
2: Thermoplastic matrix composites for marine applications
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Material options
2.3 Manufacturing options
2.4 Influence of the marine environment on thermoplastic composites
2.5 Underwater structures
2.6 Repair
2.7 Recycling and environmental impact
2.8 Conclusion
3: Experimental and theoretical damage assessment in advanced marine composites
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Damage to marine structures
3.3 Nondestructive damage detection for maritime composites
3.4 Numerical and theoretical modeling of composite damages
3.5 Conclusions
4: Durability testing and evaluation of marine composites
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Loading and durability requirements
4.3 Material selection
4.4 Current sea water conditioning techniques
4.5 Mechanical testing of saturated specimens
4.6 Defining the limits of accelerated aging techniques
4.7 Modelling of accelerated moisture absorption
4.8 Constituent-level predictive methods
4.9 Summary and future work
5: Fire performance of maritime composites
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Advanced polymer composites and design for maritime fire
5.3 Test methods and requirements for fire safety of maritime composites
5.4 Fire reaction of maritime composites
5.5 Structural performance of maritime composite during fire and postfire mechanical performance
5.6 Numerical analysis of naval composite structure performance in fire
5.7 Enhancement of maritime composite structures subjected to fire
5.8 Conclusions
6: Effective use of composite marine structures: Reducing weight and acquisition cost
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 General objective and methodology
6.3 Material safety factors
6.4 Material characterization
6.5 Structural design exploration
6.6 Conclusions
Section B: Sandwich structures
7: Core materials for marine sandwich structures
Abstract
Acknowledgments
7.1 Introduction
7.2 PVC foams
7.3 Syntactic foams
7.4 Summary
Section C: Manufacture
8: Resin infusion for the manufacture of large composite structures
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Physics of resin infusion
8.3 Materials selection and characterization
8.4 Tooling
8.5 Plant equipment, setup, and redundancy
8.6 Infusion prediction, strategy, and setup
8.7 Resin delivery and management
8.8 Manufacturing process
8.9 Process control and preinfusion checks
8.10 Postinfusion management
8.11 Conclusion/summary
Section D: Advanced concepts and special systems
9: Smart composite propeller for marine applications
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Flow solution
9.3 Deformation of composite propeller
9.4 Modeling of shape memory alloy
9.5 Fluid-structure interaction
9.6 Material failure
9.7 Analysis of different propellers
9.8 Conclusions
Part Two: Naval architecture and design considerations
10: A structural composite for marine boat constructions
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Basic core materials
10.3 Composite structure concepts
10.4 Economic viability
10.5 Case study: A vessel structural computational design
10.6 Conclusions
Part Three: Applications
11: Offshore wind turbines
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The load-bearing characteristics of composite bucket foundation
11.3 Model tests on the bearing capacity of composite bucket foundation
11.4 Model tests on the installation of composite bucket foundation
11.5 Conclusions
12: Marine renewable energy
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Bend-twist deformation coupling
12.3 General turbine design parameters
12.4 Composite-specific design considerations
12.5 Potential performance benefits of composites
12.6 Conclusions
13: Propulsion and propellers
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The characteristics of composite propeller
13.3 The calculation and evaluation method of composite propeller
13.4 Performances of composite propeller
13.5 Conclusions and future trends
14: Offloading marine hoses: Computational and experimental analyses
Abstract
Acknowledgments
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Types of models
14.3 Offloading hoses: Computational and experimental analyses
14.4 Concluding remarks
15: Modern yacht rig design
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 “Why” is a rig?
15.3 Modern rig configurations
15.4 Selected design considerations
15.5 Why weight savings?
15.6 Material selection
15.7 Rig analysis technologies
15.8 Statics and dynamics
15.9 Rig loads
15.10 Design criteria; safety margins, reserve factors
15.11 Future trends
Glossary
16: Composite materials for mooring applications: Manufacturing, material characterization, and design
Abstract
Acknowledgments
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Design of composite cables
16.3 Mathematical modeling of cables with linearized kinematics
16.4 Manufacturing of composite cables
16.5 Mechanical characterization and aging of composite cables
16.6 Finite element modeling of composite cables
16.7 Concluding remarks
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