Design and Fabrication of Low-cost composite tooling materials

One of the principle objectives of the project is to reduce construction weight of the CVN(x) and similar naval vessels. With this in mind, it is important to consider all loads influencing members scantlings. Some of the member scantlings are governedby local rather than global loads. Because of this concern, both local and global environmental loads will be investigated in this project if awarded to Mansour Engineering, Inc. In Phase I of the project, an operational profile will be constructed for the CVN (x) in consultation with NAVSEA and NSWCCD personnel, consistent with her service life requirements. Based on the operational profile and wave statistics in areas ofoperation, a multi-dimensional matrix of sea state (H1/3, Ta), heading angle (0), ship speed (V) and loading condition (W) will be established. A probability of occurrence of each