The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Proceedings of the IREAPS Technical Symposium. Paper No. 18: Productivity Improvement in Shipyard Steel Fabrication Through Integrated Material Handling Technology

Abstract

A significant portion of shipyard steelwork can be mechanized through introduction of modern production line technology. The productivity improvements on such lines arise principally from more efficient material handling and a corresponding reduction of time lost between operations. Panel lines are undergoing exiting developments and are being installed even in very small shipyards. Efficient and affordable web line and beam line technology is now available but not yet adopted by shipyards in the United States.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA449974

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  • Frank E. Mcconnell
  • Steiner Draegbo

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

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  • Assembly
  • Butt Welding
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Materials
  • Naval Architecture
  • Production
  • Production Engineering
  • Productivity
  • Shipbuilding
  • Shipyards
  • United States
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