Donald Kramer of the NTSB testified that the Titan's hull, made using a complex process, displayed multiple manufacturing defects that could compromise safety and structural integrity, despite the innovative approach.
Roy Thomas from the American Bureau of Shipping emphasized that defects like voids and porosity significantly weaken carbon fiber and can accelerate failure under extreme pressure, raising safety concerns about the Titan's design.
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