Abstract:Merchant and passenger ships operate in harsh environments where they constantly suffer from corrosion and crack problems. The traditional cutting and welding of the steel parts most often requires redirection of a vessel to a shipyard what results in substantial vessel out-of-service time. In such situations, a ship operator seeks an efficient and fast repair solution to minimise ship delays. Following advancements in research and application of composite materials, an opportunity to implement composite patch… Show more
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