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Durability of Composites in a Marine Environment

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Penilaian

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Composites are widely used in marine applications. There is considerable experience of glass reinforced resins in boats and ships but these are usually not highly loaded. However, for new areas such as offshore and ocean energy there is a need for highly loaded structures to survive harsh conditions for 20 years or more. High performance composites are therefore being proposed. This book provides an overview of the state of the art in predicting the long term durability of composite marine structures. The following points are covered:

• Modelling water diffusion

• Damage induced by water

• Accelerated testing

• Including durability in design

• In-service experience.

This is essential reading for all those involved with composites in the marine industry, from initial design and calculation through to manufacture and service exploitation. It also provides information unavailable elsewhere on the mechanisms involved in degradation and how to take account of them. Ensuring long term durability is not only necessary for safety reasons, but will also determine the economic viability of future marine structures.

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Inventory Code	Barcode	Call Number	Location	Status
1408000575	EB0002680	620.118 Dur	Central Library (OPAC)	Available

Detail Information

Series Title

Solid Mechanics and Its Applications

Call Number

620.118 Dur

Publisher

Dordrecht : Springer Dordrecht., 2013

Collation

ix, 261p.: Ill.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-94-007-7417-9

Classification

620.118

Content Type

Ebook

Media Type

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Carrier Type

online resource

Edition

1

Subject(s)

Composite materials--Deterioration

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