Development of a diagonal framing system for the side plating on ships with a wide deck opening

Abstract

   Ships with wide deck openings play a crucial role in modern maritime logistics and cargo transportation. However, the design and operation of such vessels are associated with several technical challenges, including issues related to the strength and rigidity of their hulls. Traditional deck framing systems form a structure consisting of beams intersecting at right or nearly right angles, creating a system of rectangular frames. These frames exhibit relatively low stiffness under shear deformations that occur during hull torsion.

   In this context, the relevance of the work is determined by the proposal to increase the shear stiffness of the hull plating by introducing diagonal elements into the framing system.

   Such a framing system can be referred to as diagonal. It transforms rectangular frames into triangular ones, significantly enhancing their resistance to shear. The work is aimed at developing a diagonal framing system for the side plating on ships with wide deck openings, ensuring stiffness and strength in accordance with the requirements of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.