Abstract: A steel box structural design has been traditionally used for bridges and surface marine vessels and is on the basis of engineering experience/judgment and deterministic approaches, such as working stress design. Recent ...

Abstract: Traditional design of ship structures relies on a combination of experience, sound judgment, and deterministic approaches and typically ignores the potential for design improvement and other benefits offered through the ...

Abstract: While in service, ship structures are continuously subjected to environmental loading and deterioration, which could lead to increased inspection and maintenance costs during a vessel’s lifecycle. The design strategy ...