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Displacement Values Calculation Method for Ship Multi-Support Shafting Based on Transfer Learning

by Yibin Deng, Yuefan Li, Hanhua Zhu and Shidong Fan

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(1), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12010036 - 22 Dec 2023

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Deviations between the design and actual shafting occur due to limitations in ship construction accuracy. Consequently, accurately obtaining the relationship between the actual shafting load and displacement relationship based on the design shafting becomes challenging, leading to inaccurate solutions for bearing displacement values [...] Read more.

Deviations between the design and actual shafting occur due to limitations in ship construction accuracy. Consequently, accurately obtaining the relationship between the actual shafting load and displacement relationship based on the design shafting becomes challenging, leading to inaccurate solutions for bearing displacement values and low alignment efficiency. In this research article, to address the issue of incomplete actual shafting data, a transfer learning-based method is proposed for accurate calculation of bearing displacement values. By combining simulated data from the design shafting with measured data generated during the adjustment process of the actual shafting, higher accuracy can be achieved in calculating bearing displacement values. This research utilizes a certain shafting as an example to carry out the application of the bearing displacement value calculation method. The results show that even under the action of shafting deviation, the actual shafting load and displacement relationship model can become more and more accurate with the shafting adjustment process, and the accuracy of bearing displacement values calculation becomes higher and higher. This method contributes to obtaining precise shafting adjustment schemes, thereby enhancing alignment quality and efficiency of ship shafting. Full article

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Design and Study of Mechanical Cutting Mechanism for Submarine Cable Burial Machine

by Zhou Yu, Zhangyong Jin, Kaichuang Wang, Chunyue Zhang and Jiawang Chen

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(12), 2371; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11122371 - 15 Dec 2023

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This paper aims to explore the current state of research on submarine cable burial machines and proposes a novel mechanical burial machine design employing a chain-type structure based on a combination of theoretical considerations and practical requirements. Through theoretical analysis, simulation, and experimental [...] Read more.

This paper aims to explore the current state of research on submarine cable burial machines and proposes a novel mechanical burial machine design employing a chain-type structure based on a combination of theoretical considerations and practical requirements. Through theoretical analysis, simulation, and experimental studies, the cutting process of the mechanical burial machine is investigated in detail, with special attention given to the seabed conditions in the Northeast Asia region. Starting from the dynamic process of the blade–soil interaction and the working mechanism of the blade–soil system, an accurate and reliable model for the seabed rock–soil stress is established, along with a fast computation method. A destructive analysis of rock–soil mechanical cutting is performed, elucidating the influences of the cutting depth, cutting angle, and chain blade cutting speed on cutting resistance. This paper provides reference parameters for the design of chain-type trenching devices under different seabed conditions, and adjustments are made based on simulation experiments and actual soil trenching test results. These analyses contribute practical and reliable guidance for the design and optimization of submarine cable burial machines. Full article

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A Method for Predicting the Load Interaction between Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe and Sandy Soil Based on Model Testing

by Chuan Wang, Lianghai Liu, Ya Zhang and Min Lou

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(12), 2353; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11122353 - 13 Dec 2023

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This study aims to investigate the interaction between reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTPs) and sandy soil. The mechanical properties of sandy soil in the South China Sea region were determined through shear tests to obtain fundamental data. Subsequently, a specialized experimental setup was designed [...] Read more.

This study aims to investigate the interaction between reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTPs) and sandy soil. The mechanical properties of sandy soil in the South China Sea region were determined through shear tests to obtain fundamental data. Subsequently, a specialized experimental setup was designed and assembled to study the pipe–soil interaction, specifically measuring the lateral soil resistance of flexible pipes at varying burial depths. Data analysis revealed the relationship between soil resistance, lateral displacement, and initial burial depth. To simulate the mechanical behavior of the pipe–soil interaction, the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian (CEL) method was employed for numerical simulations. The research findings indicate that the lateral soil resistance is influenced by the uplift height and accumulation width of the soil ahead of the pipe. Within a lateral displacement range of 0.5 times the pipe diameter (0.5D), the lateral soil resistance rapidly increases, resulting in a soil uplift along the circumferential direction of the pipe. This process not only enhances the load-bearing capacity of the pipe but also increases the accumulated soil resistance, consequently expanding the soil failure zone. Furthermore, the ultimate soil resistance exhibits an increasing trend with an increasing burial depth. Once the pipe reaches a certain burial depth, the uplift height of the soil reaches a critical state. To address the grid distortion caused by soil deformation, numerical simulations based on the CEL method effectively modeled the pipe–soil interaction forces under significant lateral displacements, exhibiting good agreement with the experimental results. This study provides a solution for investigating soil resistance in submarine pipelines, thereby contributing significantly to the design and performance prediction of underwater pipelines. Full article

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A Study on the Lateral Ultimate Strength and Collapse Modes of Doubly Curved Stiffened Plates

by Guangyu Guo, Jinju Cui and Deyu Wang

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(12), 2315; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11122315 - 07 Dec 2023

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Bows and stems are often subjected to wave slamming loads. Stiffened plates with curvatures in both longitudinal and transversal directions are the basic members of these structures. As a result, it is important to investigate the lateral ultimate strength of the doubly curved [...] Read more.

Bows and stems are often subjected to wave slamming loads. Stiffened plates with curvatures in both longitudinal and transversal directions are the basic members of these structures. As a result, it is important to investigate the lateral ultimate strength of the doubly curved stiffened plates. In this study, the non-linear finite element method (NFEM) is selected to investigate the collapse modes and lateral ultimate strengths of the doubly curved stiffened plates. Additionally, the influences of curvature and geometrical properties on the collapse modes and ultimate strengths of doubly curved stiffened plates are investigated. In the NFEM analysis, a series of numerical simulations, covering different aspect ratios, curvatures, and structural scantlings are performed. Different collapse modes of doubly curved stiffened plates under lateral loading cases are observed. The relationships between the collapse modes and the geometrical properties are then discussed based on the numerical results. Moreover, the results also show that larger curvatures along the stiffeners and stronger stiffeners contribute more to the lateral ultimate strengths. Subsequently, an empirical formula is derived and verified for predicting the lateral ultimate strength of the doubly curved stiffened plates. The results of the empirical formula match well with numerical calculations. Full article

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A Strain Fitting Strategy to Eliminate the Impact of Measuring Points Failure in Longitudinal Bending Moment Identification

by Gengdu Xu, Jin Gan, Jun Li, Huabing Liu and Weiguo Wu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(12), 2282; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11122282 - 30 Nov 2023

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The identification of longitudinal bending moments is a critical component in the health monitoring of ship structures. This study examines the effect of the failure of measurement points on the accuracy of bending moment identification and presents a solution using an XGboost fitting [...] Read more.

The identification of longitudinal bending moments is a critical component in the health monitoring of ship structures. This study examines the effect of the failure of measurement points on the accuracy of bending moment identification and presents a solution using an XGboost fitting method. The impact of failure point position and quantity on strain fitting accuracy and bending moment identification was investigated by performing a four-point bending experiment in typical failure scenarios. Further numerical analysis was conducted to identify potential sources of errors in the measurement process. Additionally, several XGBoost-based fitting schemes were tested under practical conditions to provide reliable fitting suggestions. The results indicated that the XGboost strain fitting method outperforms conventional methods for removing failed measurement points, resulting in improved accuracy of identification. When the most critical failure condition occurs (i.e., the deck plate measurement points and deck stiffener measurement points fail), the XGboost method can still estimate the strain at the failure points with acceptable accuracy. These results also hold in complex load scenarios. Moreover, in the practical measurement conditions, the arrangement of measuring points includes two sections that are sufficient to support the fitting of failed measurement points by using the XGboost method. The XGboost strain fitting method exhibits promising potential in strain fitting applications. Full article

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Enhancing the Sealing Performance of Bolted Ball Joints by Gaskets: Numerical Simulation and Experiment

by Wenfeng Du, Jinchao Gu, Guilin Sheng, Guang Guo, Yongrun Zhao and Zhijian Liu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(11), 2050; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11112050 - 26 Oct 2023

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With the increasing utilization of bolted ball joint steel mesh structures in offshore floating platforms and deep-sea fish cages, the issue of seawater infiltrating the joints and members through the installation gaps of the bolted ball joint, leading to subsequent corrosion, has become [...] Read more.

With the increasing utilization of bolted ball joint steel mesh structures in offshore floating platforms and deep-sea fish cages, the issue of seawater infiltrating the joints and members through the installation gaps of the bolted ball joint, leading to subsequent corrosion, has become increasingly prominent. This article presents an innovative method to improve the sealing performance of bolted ball joints. The approach involves creating sealed surfaces within the contact gaps between the sleeve and connecting components by adding circular grooves and sealing washers to both ends of the sleeve. Subsequently, a two-dimensional finite element analysis model of the bolted ball joint with the sealing structure was created using SOLIDWORKS 2021 and ANSYS Workbench 2022 R1. The study analyzes the sealing gasket’s contact pressure at various compression levels and evaluates its performance with bubble tests for air tightness. Research results show a linear relationship between the contact pressure and compression rate, achieving sealing pressures of 2.91 MPa, 4.22 MPa, and 5.95 MPa at compression levels of 8%, 11%, and 14%, respectively. Experimental testing demonstrates that the improved bolted ball joint exhibits excellent sealing performance. Full article

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Theoretical Analysis of Plastic Behavior of Sandwich Beam with Metal Foam under Repeated Impacts

by Kailing Guo, Mengying Mu, Wei Cai, Bofang Xu and Ling Zhu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1974; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101974 - 12 Oct 2023

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The phenomenon of repeated impacts on engineering structures is very common, especially in naval and ocean engineering. When marine structures are subjected to repeated impact loadings, deformation and damage will accumulate as the impact number increases, resulting in the failure and damage of [...] Read more.

The phenomenon of repeated impacts on engineering structures is very common, especially in naval and ocean engineering. When marine structures are subjected to repeated impact loadings, deformation and damage will accumulate as the impact number increases, resulting in the failure and damage of the structures, even causing serious accidents. Based on the rigid-plastic assumption, a theoretical model is established to analyze the plastic mechanical behavior of metal foam sandwich beams (MFSBs) suffering from repeated impacts, in which the membrane factor method (MFM) is applied to derive analytical solutions for the plastic responses of MFSBs. The theoretical predictions agree well with the results of impact tests and numerical simulations, indicating that the theoretical model is accurate and reliable. In addition, the dynamic responses of MFSBs are analyzed based on the MFM, and the effects of the core strength and the face thickness on the deflection responses are determined. The results show that the dimensionless permanent deflection of MFSBs is sensitive to the core strength ratio and the face thickness ratio, and as the core strength ratio or the face thickness ratio increases, the dimensionless permanent deflection decreases gradually in an exponential form. In addition, the influence of the core strength ratio and face thickness ratio becomes more significant as the impact number increases. The proposed theoretical method can provide a theoretical reference and technical support for the design of metal foam sandwich structures with improved impact resistance under repeated impact loadings. Full article

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Analysis of Flow-Induced Vibration Control in a Pontoon Carrier Based on a Pendulum-Tuned Mass Damper

by Libin Du, Yongchao Cui, Yanqun Ma, Jie Liu and Zezheng Liu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1963; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101963 - 11 Oct 2023

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The pendulum-tuned mass damper (PTMD) is a widely used vibration-damping device capable of transferring and dissipating structural vibration energy, resulting in reduced structural amplitude, and offering both structural and performance advantages. Given the susceptibility of the submerged expendable conductivity, temperature, and depth profiler [...] Read more.

The pendulum-tuned mass damper (PTMD) is a widely used vibration-damping device capable of transferring and dissipating structural vibration energy, resulting in reduced structural amplitude, and offering both structural and performance advantages. Given the susceptibility of the submerged expendable conductivity, temperature, and depth profiler (SSXCTD) buoyancy platform to flow-induced vibrations during the upwelling process, the PTMD effectively suppresses the main structure’s amplitude under flow field effects. To this end, we investigated the application and design of the PTMD in the SSXCTD buoyancy platform and analyzed its vibration reduction performance. Moreover, we conducted finite volume simulations of the structure using ANSYS FLUENT fluid simulation software, providing insights into its motion under flow field effects and validating the PTMD’s effectiveness in mitigating the buoyancy platform’s flow-induced vibrations. Our research results demonstrate that the PTMD effectively alleviates the impact of seawater flow on the buoyancy platform, leading to a significant improvement in its operational stability. The proposed research methodology and findings serve as valuable references for the design and optimization of other expendable marine detection equipment. Full article

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Shear Force and Bending Moment Tuning Algorithm of Shuttle Tanker Model for Global Structural Analysis

by Chaeog Lim, Ik-seung Han, Ju-Young Kang, Im-jun Ban, Byungkeun Lee, Jun Soo Park and Sung-chul Shin

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(10), 1900; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11101900 - 29 Sep 2023

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Global ship analysis is conducted using a finite element model (FE model) for ship design and construction, which involves structural, motion, and vibration analyses. It is crucial to examine the structural safety of the hull and motion response. In the ship FE model [...] Read more.

Global ship analysis is conducted using a finite element model (FE model) for ship design and construction, which involves structural, motion, and vibration analyses. It is crucial to examine the structural safety of the hull and motion response. In the ship FE model used in global ship analysis, weight distribution is employed to adjust the light weight and center of gravity (COG), which are required to perform the analysis. Further, the FE model needs to satisfy the required longitudinal shear force (SF) and bending moment (BM) under the loading conditions of the ship. Moreover, the SF and BM in the ship Trim and Stability data are utilized to perform shear force tuning (SFT) and bending moment tuning (BMT) for the ship FE model. This ensures the ship model exhibits curves of the SF and BM that coincide with those of the ship. The SFT and BMT for the ship FE model are time-consuming and costly. Thus, to address these limitations, we propose an effective and accurate algorithm and program for SFT and BMT. Accordingly, we developed a C#-based algorithm to tune the weight, SF, BM, and COG of the ship FE model to the required target value. Finally, the accuracy of the newly developed algorithm was analyzed and compared by applying it to the shuttle tanker FE model under the ballast and full load conditions. Accuracy was within tolerance in both loading conditions. The average errors of SF and BM were smaller in the ballast condition than in the full load condition, and the errors were smaller at the bow than at the stern. Full article

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Investigation of the Energy Absorption Characteristics and Negative Poisson’s Ratio Effect of an Improved Star-Shaped Honeycomb

by Qianning Li, Xiaofei Cao, Xingxing Wu, Wei Chen, Chunbao Li and Xiaobin Li

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1799; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091799 - 15 Sep 2023

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An improved star-shaped honeycomb (ISSH) is a kind of honeycomb structure with excellent performance. The main objective of this study was to provide some ideas for the optimization of the ISSH structure in ships. As a result, 2D-ISSH specimens were fabricated using 3D [...] Read more.

An improved star-shaped honeycomb (ISSH) is a kind of honeycomb structure with excellent performance. The main objective of this study was to provide some ideas for the optimization of the ISSH structure in ships. As a result, 2D-ISSH specimens were fabricated using 3D printing technology, and a quasistatic compression test was carried out to investigate the deformation mode and mechanical properties. The experimental results showed that the 2D-ISSH structure exhibited “V”-shaped and “-”-shaped deformation patterns with a double-platform stress stage. To further utilize the excellent performance of the structure and obtain a better negative Poisson’s ratio effect and broader application, based on the properties of the 2D-ISSH specimen, a 3D-ISSH structure was proposed and a finite element simulation was carried out. The simulation results of the 3D-ISSH structure showed different deformation patterns, including “X”- shaped and “-”-shaped patterns. According to the deformation mechanism of typical cells, the stress formula for the 3D-ISSH double platform was derived, and the theoretical results agreed well with the numerical results. The effects of the structural design, materials, and dimensions on the mechanical properties, such as the energy absorption and negative Poisson’s ratio, of the ISSH and similar structures were explored. The combined performance of various honeycombs was evaluated from multiple perspectives. Full article

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The Dynamic Response of a Floating Wind Turbine under Collision Load Considering the Coupling of Wind-Wave-Mooring Loads

by Shuai Zong, Kun Liu, Yichi Zhang, Xingpeng Yan and Yukai Wang

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1741; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091741 - 04 Sep 2023

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As the number of offshore wind turbines continues to rise and their proximity to navigational routes decreases, the risk of collisions between passing vessels and wind turbines increases, thereby presenting serious threats to the safety of personnel and equipment. Given that collisions between [...] Read more.

As the number of offshore wind turbines continues to rise and their proximity to navigational routes decreases, the risk of collisions between passing vessels and wind turbines increases, thereby presenting serious threats to the safety of personnel and equipment. Given that collisions between floating wind turbines and vessels entail a complex interplay of wind, wave, and mooring loads, this study established a bidirectional fluid-structure coupling simulation methodology based on Star-CCM+ and ABAQUS. Under the combined influences of wind, wave, and mooring loads, the study investigated the dynamic response of floating wind turbines following bow and side impacts from vessels. Analyses were conducted on the structural damage and deformation of floating wind turbines, the transformation of energy during collision processes, and the resultant motion response of the turbines. A sensitivity analysis was performed on parameters such as collision speed, collision angle, wind speed, and wave height. The findings indicate that the amplitude of pitching and heaving motions of the turbine exceed those observed under conditions devoid of collision loads, with the amplitude of motion intensifying with an increase in these parameters. The turbine’s floating body absorbed a minimal amount of internal energy, leading to minor damage, with the stress generated predominantly localized in the collision area of the floating body. The impact of a side collision from vessels exerted a larger influence on the structural dynamic response of floating wind turbines. The analysis results indicate that even though the offshore wind turbine structure is not critically damaged by ship impact, the equipment inside may still fail to work due to the high value of acceleration induced by ship impact. The research outcomes can benefit the safety design of offshore wind turbines in engineering practice. Full article

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Study on the Effect of Nodal Configuration on the Mechanical Properties of Hexa-Ligamentous Chiral Honeycombs

by Zhiping Wang, Gang Chen, Xiaofei Cao, Wei Chen, Chun Bao Li and Xiaobin Li

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1692; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091692 - 27 Aug 2023

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To investigate the effect of nodal configuration on the mechanical properties of hexachiral honeycombs, three specimens, namely, a standard honeycomb, a thickened-node honeycomb, and a filled-node honeycomb, were prepared using 3D-printing technology. Several quasi-static compression tests were performed, which revealed that nodal reinforcement [...] Read more.

To investigate the effect of nodal configuration on the mechanical properties of hexachiral honeycombs, three specimens, namely, a standard honeycomb, a thickened-node honeycomb, and a filled-node honeycomb, were prepared using 3D-printing technology. Several quasi-static compression tests were performed, which revealed that nodal reinforcement can inhibit nodal aberrations during ligament winding, thus facilitating the “rotational” mechanism and improving the negative Poisson’s ratio properties of the honeycomb. Experiments performed using the finite element method showed that nodal reinforcement mainly played a role in the stage of stress rise, and the role of nodal filling was more significant than that of nodal thickening. Low-strain standard honeycombs presented the highest specific absorption energy. However, the specific absorption energy of the filled-node honeycomb and the thickened-node honeycomb exceeded that of the standard honeycomb at a strain of 0.71. The conclusions presented herein can aid in the optimal design of honeycombs and contribute to the design of protective structures. Full article

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Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Damage Parameters of Marine Pipelines Based on Johnson–Cook Model

by Xiao Tian, Jingjing Pei and Jingjing Rong

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(9), 1666; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11091666 - 24 Aug 2023

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A comprehensive understanding of the dynamic behavior of materials and structures under impact loads is paramount for the design and maintenance of reliable marine pipelines and associated structures. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the full characterization of constitutive and [...] Read more.

A comprehensive understanding of the dynamic behavior of materials and structures under impact loads is paramount for the design and maintenance of reliable marine pipelines and associated structures. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the full characterization of constitutive and failure models of carbon steels, which are commonly used in marine pipelines. In this paper, Q235 steel was subjected to quasi-static tensile tests at room temperature on smooth specimens to obtain the constitutive parameters using the Johnson–Cook (J-C) model. Subsequently, quasi-static tensile tests were conducted on notched specimens, and dynamic tensile tests were performed on smooth round bars to obtain stress triaxiality and failure strain. The acquired data were then utilized to fit the failure parameters using the Johnson–Cook (J-C) damage model, a widely accepted constitutive model employed in high-strain rate applications through the least squares method. Finally, the tensile test is numerically simulated based on the acquired experimental parameters. The obtained results reveal a remarkable agreement between the curve fitted by the J-C constitutive model and the experimental tensile curve. Additionally, a high degree of correlation between the load-displacement curves of the tests and simulations provides robust validation of the accuracy of the dynamic mechanical parameters for Q235 steel. These findings contribute valuable insights into the behavior of carbon steels commonly used in marine pipelines, enhancing the overall understanding of their response to impact loads and informing more reliable design and maintenance practices. Full article

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Plastic Response and Failure of the Cruciform Structure under In-Plane Load

by Xiufei Wang, Kun Liu, Mingcai Xu and Hewei Liu

J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11(7), 1478; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse11071478 - 24 Jul 2023

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In this study, a common cruciform structure in ship hulls was designed and experimented with in order to analyze its deformation characteristics under planar collision and quasi-static loading. The mechanical parameters of the materials were determined by performing tensile tests on the plates [...] Read more.

In this study, a common cruciform structure in ship hulls was designed and experimented with in order to analyze its deformation characteristics under planar collision and quasi-static loading. The mechanical parameters of the materials were determined by performing tensile tests on the plates used in the specimens. The applicability of the EPS, BWH, and RTCL failure criteria in the simulation of compressive structures was investigated by finite element simulation of quasi-static tests and falling weight impact tests. The effects of mesh size on the deformation and impact force of the cruciform structure under plane loading were comparatively analyzed. The results show that under plane loading, the cruciform structure undergoes axial compression deformation first, followed by buckling and wrinkling deformation. Compared with the quasi-static test, the drop hammer impact test showed higher deformation concentration and smaller wrinkle height. Under the same axial deformation condition, the structural resistance of the drop hammer impact test was about 13% higher than that of the quasi-static test. It is worth noting that the RTCL failure criterion is effective in modeling the failure of compressive structures in simulations with structures with different compressive deformations. Full article

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