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| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:0 |
| gel The initial jellylike solid phase that develops during the formation of a resin from a liquid. A semisolid system consisting of a network of solid aggregates in which liquid is held. gelation time That interval of time, in connec- tion... | 08/11/2007 |
| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:0 |
| failure criterion Empirical description of the failure of composite materials subjected to com- plex state of stresses or strains. The most com- monly used are the maximum stress, the maxi- mum strain, and the quadratic criteria. failure... | 08/11/2007 |
| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:0 |
| E-glass A family of glasses with a calcium alu- minoborosilicate composition and a maximum alkali content of 2.0%. A general-purpose fiber that is most often used in reinforced plastics, and is suitable for electrical laminates because... | 08/11/2007 |
| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:0 |
| damage tolerance A design measure of crack growth rate. Cracks in damage tolerant designed structures are not permitted to grow to critical size during expected service life. delamination Separation of the layers of mate- rial in a... | 08/11/2007 |
| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:1 |
| carbon The element that provides the backbone for all organic polymers. Graphite is a more or- dered form of carbon. Diamond is the densest crystalline form of carbon. carbon fiber Fiber produced by the pyrolysis of organic precursor... | 08/11/2007 |
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| bagging Applying an impermeable layer of film over an uncured part and sealing the edges so that a vacuum can be drawn. balanced construction Equal parts of warp and fill in fiber fabric. Construction in which re- actions... | 08/11/2007 |
| [Composite Glossary] Glossary of marine compo | Hits:1 |
| ablation The degradation, decomposition and erosion of material caused by high temperature, pressure, time, percent oxidizing species and ve- locity of gas flow. A controlled loss of material to protect the underlying structure. ablative... | 08/11/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--Y Z | Hits:2 |
| yachting To cruise in a motoryacht that typically ranges from 40- to 89- feet long. yaw To veer off course. zinc anodes Small pieces of zinc that attach to metal boat and engine components to help protect them from corrosion due to... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--W | Hits:1 |
| wake Waves created by a moving boat. walkaround A type of offshore fishing boat with a small to mid-size cabin and a perimeter deck that allows easy passage around the entire boat. waterline The intersection of the hull and the surface... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--V | Hits:1 |
| ventilation Air introduced into a spinning propeller from the water's surface. VHF Very high frequency; a bandwidth designation commonly used by marine radios. V-berth A bed or berth located in the bow that has a V-shape. V-drive... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--U | Hits:0 |
| underway A boat in motion. utility boat A type of small, open powerboat, constructed of either fiberglass or aluminum, with minimal features. These include jon boats, skiffs and work boats. variation Compass variable that... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--T | Hits:1 |
| tack The lower corner of a sail. Also, each leg of a zigzag course. tender See dinghy. through-hull A fitting or object that goes all the way through a hull. tiller A bar connected to the rudder and used to steer the boat. tiller... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--S | Hits:1 |
| safety chains Legally mandated chains that connect the trailer to the tow vehicle as a safety measure in case the coupler detaches. safety harness A harness worn by a boater attached to the boat with a tether to reduce the chances of going... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--R | Hits:2 |
| racer A sailboat designed primarily for speed and competition with a minimum of built-in creature comforts. racer/cruiser A fast sailboat designed with comfortable accommodations. radar Electronic device using high frequency radio waves to... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--Q | Hits:1 |
| quarter The after side of a boat from amidships to stern. quarters Living and sleeping areas of a vessel. quartering The practice of aiming the boat's bow at a 45-degree angle to oncoming waves. | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--P | Hits:1 |
| personal watercraft (PWC) A small, lightweight craft designed to be either sat-on or stood-on with motorcycle-like handlebars and squeeze throttle, usually jet-propelled. personal flotation device (PFD) A safety vest or jacket capable of... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--O | Hits:1 |
| outboard bracket Support device for mounting outboard engines that extends aft of the transom. outboard motor Internal combustion engine mounted at the transom that incorporates motor, driveshaft and propeller. outdrive The lower unit of a... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--N | Hits:1 |
| nautical mile A distance of 6,076.12 feet or 1,852 meters, which is about 15 percent longer than a statute mile. Equivalent to one minute of latitude on a navigation chart. nun buoy Conical navigation buoy that is usually red. | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--M | Hits:1 |
| mainsail The largest regular sail on a sailboat. make fast To secure a line. marinization The addition of marine components to automotive engines. mast Vertical spar that supports sails. MAYDAY A radio distress call. megayacht A large,... | 07/22/2007 |
| Boat Glossary--L | Hits:1 |
| laminate A single layer of material used in multi-layered fiberglass construction. lamination schedule A list of the sequential layers of materials used in fiberglass construction. latitude Geographic distance north or south of the equator... | 07/22/2007 |
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