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EPSRC Reference: GR/J51122/01
Title: ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGE TOLERANCE LEVELS IN FRP SHIPS' STRUCTURE (SHP 167)
Principal Investigator: Shenoi, Professor RA
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Project Partners:
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Department: Ship Science
Organisation: University of Southampton
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 October 1993 Ends: 30 September 1996 Value (£): 51,619
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Eng. Dynamics & Tribology
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Transport Systems and Vehicles
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1. To extend the model outlined in (2) below to predict growth characteristic of flaws under different repeated load regimes 2. To develop a suitable numerical procedure for assessing the strength and stiffness of laminated panel with (and without) flaws such as delaminations 3. To demonstrate the application of these techniques for the assessment of damage in FRP ship structural elements
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