SPS ship hull

Sandwich Plate System (SPS): It is a process of composting two metals plates by

bonding it with polyurethane elastomer core. This avoids usage of steel which
requires additional stiffening hence makes the structure light weight and less
prone to corrosion. A Sandwich Plate System unit is formed by injecting a two-
part thermosetting liquid elastomer into a cavity formed by two steel face plates.
Although this paper focuses on maritime applications, SPS panels are also suitable
for plate-like structures in Civil Engineering such as bridge decks, stadium risers
and floors. Overlays, as for the ship decks, have been developed to rehabilitate
orthotropic fatigue-damaged bridge panels for ThyssenKrupp in Germany. Bridge
deck panels 1.2 m wide by 3.0m long have been developed for the Austrian
military to replace stiffened steel panels and prototypes have been successfully
tested statically and in fatigue. Used in orthotropic bridges, SPS panels reduce the
number and magnitude of fatigue problems markedly while maintaining a
lightweight structure.




Benefits over Conventional Technology
1. Shorter construction and installation schedule
2. Mechanically stronger and more efficient
3. Fewer starting points for material cracks and fatigue
4. Lighter weight than concrete
5. Greater economic benefits
6. Improved sustainability
Structural Properties
1. Bond strength
2. Ductility
3. Vibration and noise dampening
4. Impact and blast resistance
5. Strength addition to other materials
6. Increases stiffness
7. Maximizes shear transfer












ESTIMATION:
SR.
NO
PARTICULARS QUANTITIY APROX.
ESTIMATION
AVAILABILITY
1 GI SHEET, 4*8 1 1000 STEEL KING
NAGERCOIL
2 CARDBOARD 1 50 TOWER
JUNCTION,
NAGERCOIL
3 PROPELLOR AND MOTOR 1 300 NAGERCOIL
4 BATTERY 1 1200 NAGERCOIL
5 POLYURETHANE 3 LT. 1500 ONLINE
6 MISCELLANEOUS 1000
TOTAL 5000