Aircraft carrier deck material?

SteamWake · 10-09-10, 08:01 AM

The wood was eliminated due to several factors. Maintanance was high and it could cause grevious injurys from 'shrapnel' in explosions.

I imagine modern decks are steel with some kind of coating applied though I dont know exactly what is used.

This is about the best I could find on the topic.

http://www.dt.navy.mil/sur-str-mat/f...coa/index.html

Anyhow more of a friendly bump than help

I'm sure someone who actually knows or has walked on one will chime in.

10-09-10, 08:01 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The wood was eliminated due to several factors. Maintanance was high and it could cause grevious injurys from 'shrapnel' in explosions. I imagine modern decks are steel with some kind of coating applied though I dont know exactly what is used. This is about the best I could find on the topic. http://www.dt.navy.mil/sur-str-mat/f...coa/index.html Anyhow more of a friendly bump than help I'm sure someone who actually knows or has walked on one will chime in. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648