Experts agree that the materials and the design played a big role. The hull has been lengthened to provide more interior space for customers.
Why did Titan, the submersible that allowed visitors to see the remains of Titanic, implode? Experts agree that the materials and the design played a big role. The hull has been lengthened to create more interior space for customers, but not only that.
“Also, they made it out of composite materials, and usually a helmet is made out of titanium.” Yes, composites are very strong, but they pose some problems. and the fact that composites fail in slightly different ways than other materials,” says Jasper Graham-Jones, a mechanical and marine engineer.
The hull’s thickness is also questioned, which was five inches, “very thin” considering the pressures it must withstand.” After all, the boat, which was carrying five people when it imploded last Sunday, did not have any permits.