Venue: University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Engineering South Lecture Room S112
Time: Refreshments from 6:00 pm for 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Event description:
Speaker: Simon Doe, Director of Engineering, Weld Australia
Why liberty ships broke in half: Hydrogen Cracking, Brittle Fracture and Lessons for Modern Marine Welding.
The phenomenon of Liberty ships breaking in half was primarily attributed to hydrogen cracking and brittle fracture. These structural failures highlighted significant challenges faced in marine welding practices at the time. The lessons learned from these incidents have played a crucial role in shaping modern approaches to marine welding, emphasising the importance of addressing hydrogen cracking and preventing brittle fracture in ship construction.
Registration:
Attendance is free, guests are welcome. Please register via Eventbrite by 12pm Tuesday 14th April so that we can plan for catering.
