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dc.contributor.advisor Guluwita, SP
dc.contributor.author Gunarathna, AHGPN
dc.date.accessioned 2017-02-11T11:44:09Z
dc.date.available 2017-02-11T11:44:09Z
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/12382
dc.description.abstract It is observed that frequent rudder failures of Sri Lanka Navy’s fast attack craft which are equipped with conventional propulsion system. Therefore, it was unable to effectively utilize these craft for operational requirements in the Navy. In this research it was analyzed both recently failed fast attack craft rudder and existing rudder fabrication process in order to minimize this type of rudder failures in future. Analysis of failed rudder and the existing rudder fabrication process was done through macro/micro level inspection, chemical composition analysis and micro hardness testing of relevant materials. Analysis revealed that rudder failed from the welded joint where rudder blade connected to rudderstock and weakening of the weld joint during fabrication. The weld joint was weakened due to formation of intermetallic phases, carbide precipitation, porosities and hot cracks in the heat affected zone of the weld. Therefore, finally rudder was failed as a result of fatigue failure. Use of similar low carbon stainless steel with suitable welding electrodes to ensure final weld lies in austenite region with containing 4% to 12% ferrite in the weld could overcome this issue. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.subject Stainless steel en_US
dc.subject intermetallic phases
dc.subject carbide precipitation.
dc.title Analysis of fast attack craft rudder failure en_US
dc.type Thesis-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.degree MSc. in Materials Science en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Materials Science & Engineering en_US
dc.date.accept 2016
dc.identifier.accno TH3255 en_US


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