Definitions of hull elements
Keel: The keel is a member, or series of members, running longitudinally…
Longitudinal framing
Longitudinal framing (also called the Isherwood system after British naval architect Sir Joseph Isherwood, who patented it in 1906)…
Weld Defects and Weld Quality Testing
Every weld joint is inspected by a team of trained inspectors for…
Welding Practices in the Shipbuilding Industry
Multiple Passes: When plates of high thicknesses are welded (usually more than 5…
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Processes
Gas shielded arc welding processes use a blanket of a gas, instead…
Welding Methods And Weld Defects In Shipbuilding
Welding is one of the most widely used hot-work processes used in the shipbuilding…
