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Composite structures in naval shipbuilding

Authors: Patrick PARNEIX, Dominique LUCAS

Publication date: October 10, 2000

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1. Mine-resistant ships

1.1 General

Magnetic signature limitation is a key concern for mine-resistant vessels. Historically, three technologies have been employed:

  • wood or glulam (table 1 ). Various programs have used this technology, including the Avanger class mine hunters/sweepers in the USA and the Hatsushima class mine hunters for the Japanese navy. Some studies cite examples of wooden hulls fixed to metal frames. Other wooden hulls have been plasticized, i.e. coated with layers of...

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