Trans RINA, Vol 152, Part B1, Intl J Small Craft Tech, 2010 Jan-Jun 3. CONCLUSIONS


This work has demonstrated the reparability of thermoplastic composite boats and shown that a no-tool, emergency


patch repair is possible with simple


equipment. Although limited vacuum conditions may occur the resulting porosity does not prevent the repair from attaining the necessary strength.


11. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to acknowledge the help of Steven


Austen, RNLI and Dr. S. Boyd, Southampton University, UK. This work was funded by the European Commission MOMENTUM Marie Curie Research Training Network, contract No. MRTN-CT-2005-019198, and the UK Technology Strategy Board funded project “Lightweight Thermoplastic Composites for Made-to-order Structural Assemblies”.


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