Ship’s Bottom Structure
One of the most integral parts of the ship is its bottom structure. It is designed not only to give hull the required strength to withstand the weight of the cargo,…
Weld Defects and Weld Quality Testing
Every weld joint is inspected by a team of trained inspectors for weld defects. Welding defects may arise due to lack of skill in welders, use of incorrect materials, or…
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 welding passes are required to fill the gap between the plates in…
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Processes
Gas shielded arc welding processes use a blanket of a gas, instead of flux, to provide insulation to the arc against the ambient environment. They are used extensively in shipyards…
CONVERSION FACTOR
A conversion factor is the number or formula you need to convert a measurement in one set of units to the same measurement in another set of units. The number is usually given as…
