SEDL / STP / STP423-EB / STP48444S

Relation Between Testing and Performance of Structures for Deep Sea Vehicles

Allnutt, R. B.
Head, Department of the Navy, Washington, D. C.,

Pages: 24    Published: Jan 1967

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Abstract

Today there is increased military, commercial, and scientific interest in the use of deeper diving vehicles to explore, exploit, and transport at deep ocean depths. Stronger and more weight-efficient materials and structures are required for the pressure hulls of these vehicles. This paper discusses the balance between design-materials-fabricability and experimental verification. The various types of scaled model tests used to provide the required experimental verification are described. Model test results are compared with analytical predictions and full-scale prototype behavior. Submarine hull concepts and materials that may be necessary in the not-too-distant future are described. New concepts of simple specimen design and testing which may be required prior to utilization in model tests are also discussed.