Aluminum Structure Design and Fabrication Guide
Ship Structure Committee
A 429-page design and fabrication guide for aluminum structures, covering alloy selection, welding, joint design, fatigue and corrosion control. An open alternative to paid aluminum design manuals, written for shipbuilders and structural fabricators.
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