Accession Number:

AD0743490

Title:

Glass Reinforced Plastic Sandwich Structure Test Preliminary Results

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DAVID W TAYLOR NAVAL SHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BETHESDA MD

Personal Author(s):

• Bader, John

Report Date:

1972-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

The preliminary results of a joint industry-government research project are described for static tests of a fixed-edge, stiffened boat structure of glass-reinforced plastic GRP sandwich construction. The measured stresses and deflections are compared with predictions of panel response.

Descriptors:

• *SANDWICH PANELS
• *SHIP STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• *REINFORCED PLASTICS
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• STRAIN(MECHANICS)
• HYDROSTATICS
• SHIP HULLS

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE