Objective
Materials and structures are called adaptive if they can change certain properties in a predictable manner due to the forces acting on them (passive) or by means of built in actuators (active). Those materials and structures are referred to as smart if they provide best performance when operation circumstances change. The project ADAM4EVE focuses on the development and assessment of applications of such materials and structures in the shipbuilding industry.
The types of materials and structures are
- adaptable ship hull structures for optimised hydrodynamic properties depending on varying cruise speed,
- adaptive materials for noise and vibration damping of ship engines to avoid induction of vibrations into the ship hull and
- adaptive outfitting materials that improve ships' serviceability and safety.
Technical developments in the project are structured in three groups:
- Materials and structures development: Based on available research results and known applications from other industries, adaptive and smart materials and structures will be adopted and further developed in order to make them applicable in the maritime industry.
- Solution development: Driven by different shipyards, several application case studies will be performed, in order to achieve customised solutions for particular vessel types and their individual requirements; classification societies will assure that the solutions comply with existing rules and regulations.
- Enabling and assessment of technologies: This group of activities provides support to the other ones on the field of testing, assessment of safety as well as economical and ecological impact, and advice for production, operation and dismantling. Due to the novelty of the solutions to be pursued, further development of the required validation methods and tools is intended, as well as suggestions for standardisation.
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Call for proposal
FP7-SST-2012-RTD-1
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Funding Scheme
CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research projectCoordinator
20459 Hamburg
Germany
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Participants (22)
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02044 VTT Espoo
52100 Pula
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16128 Genova
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24939 Flensburg
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80686 Munchen
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02150 Espoo
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EC3M 4BS London
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501 15 Boras
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51000 Rijeka
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SO17 1BJ Southampton
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800225 Galati
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800008 Galati
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44600 Saint Nazaire
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28108 Alcobendas Madrid
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28108 Alcobendas
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22305 Hamburg
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SO15 1ST Southampton Hampshire
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800211 Galati
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13512 Tallinn
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93872 Nasva Kaarma Vald
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75008 Paris
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Participation ended
1033RC Amsterdam