Accession Number:

ADA230414

Title:

Use of Fiber Reinforced Plastics in the Marine Industry

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

SHIP STRUCTURE COMMITTEE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1990-09-06

Pagination or Media Count:

288.0

Abstract:

The use of fiberglass Reinforced Plastic FRP has increased recently in marine structures with a minimum of engineering analysis and design evolution. Although fiberglass has been used for many years in small recreational and high-performance boats, a range of new composite materials are now being utilized for various applications. The objective of this document is to examine the use of FRP and other composite materials in marine construction determine important considerations in past design review developments in related industries predict areas for future marine applications and recommend future research needs.

Descriptors:

• *FIBERGLASS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• COMPOSITE MATERIALS
• PANELS
• REINFORCED PLASTICS
• BOATS
• MARINE ENGINEERING
• RECREATION
• FIBER REINFORCEMENT
• GLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS
• INDUSTRIES
• ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE