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Ship Construction

Definitions of hull elements

Keel: The keel is a member, or series of members, running longitudinally that forms the structural base of…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Longitudinal framing

Longitudinal framing (also called the Isherwood system after British naval architect Sir Joseph Isherwood, who patented it in 1906) is a method of ship construction…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Double Bottom

All sea going ships are double bottomed. In such a structural arrangement, a tank top is provided above…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Single Bottom

Usually all smaller ships are single bottomed, as they do not need a double bottom to withstand the load…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Ship’s Bottom Structure

One of the most integral parts of the ship is its bottom structure. It is designed not only to…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Weld Defects and Weld Quality Testing

Every weld joint is inspected by a team of trained inspectors for weld defects. Welding defects may arise…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

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Welding Practices in the Shipbuilding Industry

Multiple Passes: When plates of high thicknesses are welded (usually more than 5 to 6 mm), a number of…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Processes

Gas shielded arc welding processes use a blanket of a gas, instead of flux, to provide insulation to…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Arc Welding

The fundamental principle of arc welding is to connect a metal electrode to an electrical power supply, forming…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin

Ship Construction

Welding Methods And Weld Defects In Shipbuilding

Welding is one of the most widely used hot-work processes used in the shipbuilding industry. The development in welding technology…

July 30, 2021 · senseadmin