Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators

This study aims to analyze and compare the influence of steel flat bar beveling around technological cutouts on the stress state of a chemical tanker with a deadweight of 35,622 tons (TDW). Technological cutouts, which are essential for the installation of equipment, passage of cables, and other fun...

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Main Authors: Alexandru George Gheorghe, Anișoara - Gabriela Cristea
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Language:English
Published: Galati University Press 2024-12-01
Series:Annals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding
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Online Access:https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/7060
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description This study aims to analyze and compare the influence of steel flat bar beveling around technological cutouts on the stress state of a chemical tanker with a deadweight of 35,622 tons (TDW). Technological cutouts, which are essential for the installation of equipment, passage of cables, and other functional purposes, can cause stress concentration in the ship's structure, increasing the risk of cracking and localized failure. To assess the impact of beveling, two structural models are compared: one with steel plate beveling and one without. Using finite element analysis (FEM) through FEMAP/NX Nastran software, stresses and displacements around the cutouts are examined at four representative points along the cutout’s circumference. The results reveal significant differences in stress distribution between the two models, demonstrating the effectiveness of beveling in reducing local stress concentrations. This study provides insights into improving structural integrity and safety in ship design by addressing the risks associated with technological cutouts.
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spelling doaj-art-53c84e973cdf4810a3b03cd739e78be52024-12-23T10:48:23ZengGalati University PressAnnals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding1221-46202668-31562024-12-014710711610.35219/AnnUgalShipBuilding/2024.47.137060Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentratorsAlexandru George Gheorghe0Anișoara - Gabriela Cristea1"Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati"Dunarea de Jos” University of GalatiThis study aims to analyze and compare the influence of steel flat bar beveling around technological cutouts on the stress state of a chemical tanker with a deadweight of 35,622 tons (TDW). Technological cutouts, which are essential for the installation of equipment, passage of cables, and other functional purposes, can cause stress concentration in the ship's structure, increasing the risk of cracking and localized failure. To assess the impact of beveling, two structural models are compared: one with steel plate beveling and one without. Using finite element analysis (FEM) through FEMAP/NX Nastran software, stresses and displacements around the cutouts are examined at four representative points along the cutout’s circumference. The results reveal significant differences in stress distribution between the two models, demonstrating the effectiveness of beveling in reducing local stress concentrations. This study provides insights into improving structural integrity and safety in ship design by addressing the risks associated with technological cutouts.https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/7060finite element method, technological cutouts, stress concentration.
spellingShingle Alexandru George Gheorghe
Anișoara - Gabriela Cristea
Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
Annals of "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galaţi: Fascicle XI Shipbuilding
finite element method, technological cutouts, stress concentration.
title Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
title_full Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
title_fullStr Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
title_short Analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
title_sort analysis of the impact of local discretization in the area of technological cutouts on stress concentrators
topic finite element method, technological cutouts, stress concentration.
url https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/fanship/article/view/7060
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