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Thursday, March 13, 2014

ADVANTAGES OF WELDING

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a) Welding lends itself to the adoption of prefabrication techniques.


b) It is easier to obtain watertightness and oiltightness with welded joints.


c) Joints are produced more quickly.


d) Less skilled labour is required.


e) Reduced hull steel weight; therefore more deadweight.


f) Less maintenance, from slack rivets, etc.


g) The smoother hull with the elimination of laps to a reduced skin friction

     resistance which can reduce fuel costs.

 

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