Abstract: Sandwich panels made of thin skins and a lightweight core expand and/or bow when subjected to temperature changes. The significance of induced thermal stresses in the panels depends on material properties. The effects of ...

Abstract: When Arctic offshore development in the 1970s first led to consideration of ice capable tankers, there was a high level of uncertainty over design requirements for both safety and ship ...

Abstract: Thus far, the typical spray layup process for fabricating sprayed fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites has entirely depended on the know–how and experience of skilled operators in the marine and commercial composite ...