Accession Number:

ADA048227

Title:

Analytic Modeling of Heat Flow and Structural Distortion in Ship Structures Produced by Welding.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. no. 1, Jul 76-Jul 77,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP GROTON CONN ELECTRIC BOAT DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Cacciatore,P. J.

Report Date:

1977-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

121.0

Abstract:

This report describes the results of an investigation of the welding analysis capabilities of available computer programs. Analysis programs currently available at Electric Boat Division are also reviewed and compared with the programs developed at MIT. These programs are utilized in the welding analysis of a double-vee grooved unrestrained steel plate. Comparison of calculated transient temperatures and distortions with experimental data are made. Author

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• *DISTORTION
• *WELDING
• *SHIP STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• *HEAT TRANSMISSION
• COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
• EXPERIMENTAL DATA
• STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• COMPARISON
• DEFORMATION
• STEEL
• SHIP PLATES

Subject Categories:

• Fabrication Metallurgy
• Computer Programming and Software
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE