• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.379-384
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• 2018

This study showed the development process of structural design method of BHB(Blast Hardened Bulkhead) which are applicable in preliminary design stage. In the previous 1st report, the simplified structural scantling equations of BHB were formulated theoretically using the modified plastic hinge method supplemented by considering the membrane effects due to large plastic deformation. And the scantling methodology of plate thickness and section area of stiffeners of the curtain plate type BHB was dealt with. In the present 2nd report, derivation process of the correction factors which can adjust the developed scantling equations considering the uncertainties contained in the design parameters was introduced. Considering the actual BHB structures of 3 warship, the correction factors for the developed scantling equations for curtain plate type BHB were derived. Finally the applicability, validity of them and the strategy of future improvement were considered.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제60권1호
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• pp.10-19
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• 2023

Blast Hardened Bulkhead (BHB) is an important measure that can increase the ship's survivability as well as protect the lives of the crew by mitigating the damage extent caused by an internal explosion in the ship. In particular, both the pressure and the shock impulse should be considered when designing the BHB against reflected shock waves having a high pressure with a short duration. This study proposes a design method for BHB that considers both the pressure and the shock impulse generated during the internal explosion. In addition, analysis and design concepts for accident loads such as explosion, fire, and collision of NORSOK and DNVGL, one of the international design guidelines for the curtain plate type blast hardened bulkhead type applied by the Korean Navy, are utilized. If this method is applied, it is expected that it can be used as a design concept for the pressure as well as the shock impulse of the explosion load of the curtain plate.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제59권6호
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• pp.413-422
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• 2022

Blast Hardened Bulkheads (BHB) are used to suppress damage propagation by internal explosions to reduce ships'vulnerability. However, for this reason, the weight of the ship inevitably increased, and other functions such as the ships'mobility were bound to deteriorate. Therefore, it is essential in the initial design of the ship to optimize the dimensions of the bulkhead to minimize the weight while decreasing the vulnerability of the ship. Research on design optimization of BHB has been conducted, but it has not considered explosive load in various hit scenarios. This study proposed an optimal design method for the curtain plate type blast hardened bulkhead, which is currently frequently applied by the Korean Navy in consideration of various hit scenarios. Using genetic algorithms, multiobjective design optimizations that minimize weight increase as well as minimize damage to ships were obtained. By optimizing the dimensions of the BHB considering various hit scenarios, the ship's vulnerability was improved while maintaining its mobility due to weight reduction.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.371-378
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• 2018

Internal detonation of a warhead inside a compartment of naval vessel can result in serious blast damages including plastic deformation and rupture of the structural members especially bulkhead due to the huge explosive impact pressure, fragments and high temperature flame. To secure watertight integrity and to prevent the domino-type flooding of neighbouring compartments caused by the rupture of bulkheads, it is necessary to develop the structural design technology of Blast Hardened Bulkheads(BHB) which can resist the blast impact pressure of threatening weapons to increase the survivability of naval vessels. This study dealt with the simplified structural response analysis of BHB under impact pressure of confined explosion and aimed to develop the efficient and rational design method of BHB and joint structures which can be applied at initial design stage. The present 1st report dealt with the phenomena of explosive detonation surveying the preceding experimental/theoretical research and the characteristics of time history of blast pressure including the peak value and duration time were examined. And to predict the large plastic deformation behaviors of BHB by the huge blast pressure reasonably, the plastic hinge method including the membrane effects was formulated. It was applied to the simplified structural design equations. The following report will deal with the application and adjustment process of the structural scantling equations to the actual BHB design and verification of validity of them.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제65권3호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2018

The use of blast hardened bulkheads (BHBs) is an effective vulnerability hardening technique for improving the survivability of naval warships when internal explosions occur due to being shot by an anti-surface missile. In this paper, a new concept of BHBs reinforced by aluminum (Al) foam is proposed. The new concept can significantly reduce the blast pressures transferred to bulkheads and, unlike conventional BHBs, can be easily installed to operating naval warships. Chamber model blast tests were performed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Al-foam BHBs and the results are further supported by numerical simulations. Finally, a practical preliminary is proposed for the Al-foam BHBs.

• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2003

함정은 적과이 전투 환경에서 충분한 전투력을 발휘하여야 하고 우수한 공격 능력뿐만 아니라 적의 위협 무기에 대한 적절한 방어능력을 반드시 갖추어야 한다. 함정이 방어 능력은 생존성으로 표현되고 있다. 함정의 생존성을 향상시키는데로 민감성의 감소대책이 가장 효과적이라고 할 수 있으나, 수상 전투 함정은 노출되기 쉽고 공격을 받을 수 있는 위협 무기가 매우 다양하기 때문에 취약성의 감소대책이 보다 강조되고 있다. 취약성의 감소대책으로는 이중선체, 상자형 거더(box girder), 이중 횡 격벽 및 방탄 강화 격벽의 설치, 파편 등의 방벽 설치 등의 다양한 방법이 있으나, 현실적으로 많은 비용과 중량 증가 등의 요인이 발생함으로 소요비용 대비 취약성 감소 효율 측면을 고려하여 주어진 설계 제한 범위 내에서 적용 가능한 보호 수준을 결정하여야 한다. 본 논문에서는 생존성 향상을 위한 선체 구조 설계기술의 평가 절차와 대책에 대한 방법론 등을 검토하고, 특히 상자형 거더 설치가 선체 구조의 생존성 향상에 미치는 영향을 살펴보고자 한다. 상자형 거어더의 효용성을 수치해석을 통하여 살펴보았고, 해석 결과 상자형 거어더의 설치는 생존성을 향상시킬 수 있는 유효한 설계 방법임을 알 수 있었다.