Impact strength of ferrocement boat hulls protected by timber rails | |
| Author | Loh, Hoi Lee |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-81-09 |
| Subject(s) | Hulls (Naval architecture) Ferrocement |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering. School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Improvements on the impact strength of ferrocement boat hulls using timber rails as fenders are investigated in this study. Experiments were conducted on a total of 48 panels protected by Takien and Yang wooden rails with various thickness. Experimental results show that the impact strength of ferrocement can be greatly improved (by up to 200%) when being protected by a timber rail. It is also found t hat the impact strength of ferrocement hull increases with increased rail thickness from a minimum of 0.50 in. Yang wood is preferable to Takien wood in making the rail since it has a better energy absorbing property per unit cost. However, further studies should be carried out to determine the durability of Yang in under water conditions. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Karasudhi, Pisidhi ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul ;Loo, Yew-Chaye ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Lee-Foundations, Singapore; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |