Browsing Theses/Dissertations by Author "Reichard, Ronnal"

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Finite Element Method for Assessment of Air Cushion Skirt Performance

Lipscomb, Thomas Arthur (2020-12)

The objective of this thesis is to create a method of simulating the performance of new materials for use in air cushion vehicle skirts. These systems currently exhibit unacceptable design lifetimes to be considered for ...
Flagellation Testing of Composite Finger Skirts for Surface Effect Ship (SES) Application

Holliday, Natalie Marie (2021-05)

The objective of this research is to create flagellation data for SES finger skirts. The SES design allows it to have a high tonnage with low draft, little drag, low wavemaking resistance, remarkable carrying capacity, and ...
Integration of Inboard Propulsion in Shock Mitigating Membrane Hull Technology

Rotkiske, Korrey (2019-12)

Membrane Hull Technology is a strength based marine vessel design concept that seeks to utilize the in-plane properties of fiber reinforced composites to generate a lighter weight vessel with inherent shock mitigation ...
Membrane Hull Technology Implemented into a D-Collar Work Boat

Hagan, Joshua (2019-05)

Membrane Hull Technology (MHT) was initially developed for the United States Navy Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) as an alternative structure design to provide weight savings and shock mitigation. MHT accomplishes ...