《201602_use_of_aluminum_alloys_in_shipbuilding_bulletin_no_2》.pdf

Use of aluminum alloys in shipbuilding RINA Technical Bulletin no.2 edition: february 2008 a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t This guide is based on RINA knowledge and experience in marine constructions. Information has also been collected from the publications listed in the bibliography: among the authors, a special thank you to ALCAN MARINE whose technical brochure sup- plied precious data and images. Index Section I - Introduction to aluminum and aluminum alloys page 5 1. Foreword page 5 2. The series of wrought alloys page 5 3. Designation of wrought aluminium alloys page 6 4. Strain hardening alloys page 6 4.1 Softening by annealing page 7 4.2 Tempers page 7 5. Age hardening alloys page 8 5.1 Softening by annealing page 10 5.2 Designation of tempers page 10 6. Aluminum casting alloys page 11 6.1 The silicon and silicon-magnesium alloys page 11 6.2 The magnesium alloys page 11 7. Rules requirements for aluminum alloys page 12 Section 2 - Welding