3-4 Februrary 2010, RINA HQ, London
Overview
This conference will explore recent and future composite developments for the marine and offshore industry, looking at not only their application in piping and secondary structures (grating, handrails, cable trays, etc) but also increasingly for large scale primary structure. Recent changes in SOLAS and other regulation away from prescriptive rules has opened the door for composites to be more widely used in the maritime sector. These developments brings new challenges in terms of large scale production issues, structural integrity, fatigue resistance, load transfer to metal structures, fire safety, etc.
Content
In order to maximize the potential for weight and cost savings that composites can offer, a detailed design of laminate specification is required to make the most efficient structure, whilst maintaining design safety and minimising the chance for problems in production. An ever widening choice of resins, fibres and cores, are available, the decision of which to use, where and what production method to employ adds to the complication of finding the optimum design solution.
The conference will cover topics such as:
- New materials; high modulus fibres, fibre-metal composites, organic materials
- Design experience & procedures
- New production processes
- Deriving laminate specifications
- Minimising errors in production
- Resins and Cores
- Interaction with metal structures - load transfer and corrosion
- Recycling of old composites
The deadline for submission of abstracts is the 9th October 2009.
Programme and Registration
Please click here to download the Marine & Offshore Composites programme and registration form
Or
Please contact the conference department on Tel: 44 (0) 20 7235 4622, Email:
Venue and Accommodation
This conference will be held at RINA headquarters in London (10 Upper Belgrave Street, SW1X 8BQ). Please click here to download the map to RINA HQ
If you would like to book any accommodation then please contact our Hotel reservation agent, The Corporate team, who in conjunction with RINA have arranged special rates for delegates attending the event.
If you wish to contact The Corporate Team please quote ID Number 0182RA
Tel : 44 (0) 207 592 3050 Fax : 44 (0) 207 828 6439 E-Mail:
Or visit http://www.corporateteam.com/events/0182RA/
Please note that these are the current rates for 2009 and so may change slightly for 2010
Sponsor and Exhibitors
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects enjoys a world-wide reputation for the outstanding quality of its international conferences, attracting speakers and delegates who are the acknowledged leaders in their fields.
A number of cost effective opportunities are available including various sponsorship packages, exhibition space and literature distribution. If you would like to find out more about the promotional opportunities available please contact the conference department () or click here to visit our Sponsorship and Exhibition information page.
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