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Analysis of HDPE Configurations Reinforced with Fiberglass as Hull Material for Artisanal Fishing Vessels

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Abstract

Design and structural evaluation are tools that allow us to identify how safe a vessel is under the conditions to which it will be subjected throughout its useful life. For this reason, it is crucial to ensure structural safety, especially in catastrophic events, for vessels constructed with new materials, using reliable methodologies applied to existing projects. In this context, the present article evaluates the structural strength of a fishing vessel made of HDPE/fiberglass, aiming to showcase the advantages of constructing with hybrid composite materials. Additionally, the insulating thermal properties provided by these materials in preserving fish catch are also considered. The results indicate that an optimal combination of materials could be highly attractive for use in the artisanal fishing sector.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages213-220
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameSpringer Series on Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Shipbuilding and Shipping
Volume17
ISSN (Print)2194-8445
ISSN (Electronic)2194-8453

Keywords

  • Composite materials
  • Fiberglass
  • Fishing vessels
  • HDPE
  • Impact
  • Insulating materials
  • Mechanical tests

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