Output details

Monte Carlo reliability analysis of tophat stiffened composite plate structures under out of plane loading

Significance of output:

Whilst occupying 4 ranks within the top 7 in the world for leisure boatbuilding, the UK industry is facing increasing technological pressure from its competition in the US and Italy. Much of the issue surrounds a lack of ‘value added’, and in manufacturing much can be gained by more efficient processes, structure, and the understanding of the impact of production quality to reduce build cost. A question exists therefore that this paper addresses: “what influences the reliability of typical boat structures?” (Adrian Waddams, adrian.waddams@transportktn.org, BMF Manufacturing Manager)