Impact damage of MARK III type LNG carrier cargo containment system due to dropped objects: An experimental study

For structural design and strength assessment, the application of the limit states based approaches tends to be mandatory today (Paik & Thayamballi 2003, 2007).

While in service, ships and offshore structures are subjected to impacts arising from dropped objects, which cause mechanical damage such as local denting. In some cases, the structural impacts cause more serious damage such as perforation which can lead to leakage of oil or gas.