Hull Structural Concepts for Improved Producibility - Tankers.

Abstract

Alternative structural system concepts have been developed for 40K and 95KDWT double hull tankers, with the object of studying their producibility in existing U.S. shipyards, including labor hours and construction schedules. Structural components and elements considered included alternative material, shell plating, bulkheads, stiffeners and other structural elements for both conventional and unidirectional double hull tankers, together with shipbuilding processes such as automation and accuracy control, and standardization including design. It is concluded that increased automation, accuracy control and standardization are the areas where the greatest gains may be possible to make U.S. shipyards more productive and more competitive on a world scale. (MM)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293501

Entities

People

  • John C. Daidola
  • John Parente
  • William H. Robinson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Coast Guard
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Health Services
  • Keel Laying
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine Systems (Military)
  • Maritime Industry
  • Naval Architecture
  • Ship Design
  • Shipbuilding
  • Structural Components
  • Two Dimensional
  • Welded Joints
  • Welds

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Structural Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design