The fracture of water ballast tank (WBT) coatings due to thermal stresses is widely recognised as an issue. Upon coating fracture, rapid corrosion of the tanker steel structure will occur, leading to expensive structure ...

Polymeric materials have inherent advantages thanks to the mechanical properties that they lend to a structure enhancing its useful life in factors of safety, reliability and aesthetics. Nevertheless, the durability may ...

The design of structural joints is one of the critical challenges for the development of composite lightweight aircraft and motorsport structures. Despite the universal reliance upon mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding, ...