Chapter 14, Problem 14.4P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The advantages and disadvantages of aluminium alloys that can replace structural steels in ships needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Aluminum ranks the third most abundantat available component on the planet but, until the year 1800, it was costly. Aluminum can be molded effortlessly and it has high thermal and electricalconductivitie properties and at low temperatures it does not show a ductile to brittle changeover. Approximately 25% of aluminum formed currently is applicable in the transportation business, another 25% in the production of beverages cans and packaging, 15% in building, 15% in electrical applications and 20 % in other applications.