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Can water exert pressure on a submarine?
Yes, water exerts pressure on the hull of the submarine.
What is a casing deck on a submarine?
A casing deck is another term for a submarine's superstructure hull, which is the outer hull that protects the inner pressure hull. Using a thermos bottle as an analogy, the inner container where liquid goes would be the pressure hull, and the outer case which protects it the superstructure, or outer hull.
Can you call the body of a submarine 'fuselage?
No, the body of a submarine is not typically referred to as a "fuselage." The term "fuselage" specifically describes the main body of an aircraft, while the corresponding term for a submarine is "hull." The hull is designed to withstand underwater pressure and provides the submarine's structural integrity.
Why might a submarine be crushed if it sinks too low in the ocean?
Submarine hulls are subject to sea pressure, and that pressure increases the deeper the submarine goes. There are design limits to the amount of pressure that a hull can take, and if that pressure is exceeded by diving too deep, the hull will fail and will be crushed.
Why does the strength of a submarine hull have to be stronger than the hull of a ship?
because if a submarine goes under water to deep levels, it needs to hold against the air pressure. Yes the person said above.. They have to have a MUCH higher ability to withstand the pressure of the water pushing in against the hull of it.
Where are the air tanks located on a submarine?
The air tanks on a submarine are typically located in the ballast tanks, which are distributed throughout the submarine's hull. These tanks are used to adjust the submarine's buoyancy by filling or emptying them with air or water.
Why if a submarine is submerged too low can it be destroyed?
Yes it can. Every submarine has a maximum depth at which it is safe to operate. If it goes lower than its safe limit, the pressure can crush the hull.
Why are submarines always built with very thick and heavy metal?
The pressure hull of a submarine must withstand the pressure of water at depth. Hundreds of pounds of pressure per square inch translates into many tons of pressure around a pressure hull. If that hull doesn't have the strength to stand up to this, the pressure hull will implode. Steel is a "known quantity" as far as metals. We've used it for a long time, and we have a good handle on its characteristics. Steel alloys are extremely strong, fairly easy to fabricate, and won't double the national debt if we use this metal to make a submarine pressure hull. Steel's weldability and its common availability make it a fine choice for submarine pressure hulls. It's really strong, too. That's a big plus. No one wants to be inside the pressure hull of a submarine when it fails.
What happens when a submarine reaches crush level?
When a boat reaches its crush depth limit, the inner pressure hull succumbs to the extreme outer sea pressure, causing the hull to implode.
How does a submarines propeller shaft go through the hull and still leave the submarine watertight?
All submarine screw shafts have seals around the full length of the shaft hull penetration area to prevent water coming in. Shaft seals can be mechanical, hydraulic, etc., but regardless they serve the same purpose.
Why are submarines forbidden to sink beyond a limit?
The hull of the submarine will crush or give way if the pressure of the water is too much.
Why is a submarine in danger of being crushed if it travels to the bottom of the ocean?
The pressure exerted on the hull of the sub will get too great and crush it.
