Analysis of the Root Causes of Damage to the Edges of Tank Manholes on the Main Deck of Handy-Size Bulk Carriers

This study analyzes the root causes of cracks in the deck plating around tank manholes. Four handy-size bulk carriers built in one shipyard were analyzed. In all cases, deck cracks were found near manholes, and the average time from the commencement of operation until the occurrence of cracks was 13...

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Main Authors: Leszek Chybowski, Katarzyna Gawdzińska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/632