Title of article :
Progressive Collapse Analysis of a Composite Ship Hull Girder under Vertical Bending using Finite Element Method
Author/Authors :
Jafarzadeh, Sepideh Department of Maritime Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran , Khedmati, Mohammad Reza Department of Maritime Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran
Abstract :
This paper presents the collapse behaviour of a composite ship hull girder under vertical bending. Finite element method is used to provide valuable information regarding moment-curvature relationships and progressive failure characteristics of the composite ship hull girder. The analysis is carried out using ANSYS 12.0 finite element software. The response of the structure to the incrementally-increased sagging and hogging bending moments has been implemented and studied.
Keywords :
Composite ship hull girder , Vertical bending , Progressive failure , Ultimate strength , Finite Element Method (FEM)
Journal title :
International Journal of Maritime Technology