The use of metallic foams instead of reinforced steel on a offshore oil rig - 30/04/2018 09:50 EDT - Repost - open to bidding

Design equations, loads,imposed loads. compare deflection+loads, Weight of foams vs steel. why are metallic foam panels better to use rather than reinforced steel on an oil rig using below Structural advantages • Minimize weight, • Maximize stiffness (particularly bending) • Increase energy dissipation • Increase mechanical damping • Tune vibration frequency Non-structural advantages • Decrease thermal conductivity • Improve acoustical performance • Provide air/fluid transport within material • Electromagnetic and radiation shielding • Joining thermally dissimilar materials