The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Feasibility of Shipbuilding Standards. Executive Summary.
Abstract
The original objective of Task S-15, Feasibility of Shipbuilding Standards, was to examine the various aspects of the shipbuilding experience to determine if it was feasible to apply a body of standards describing material, machinery, and components to reduce the costs of ship construction. The challenge was to determine if technical knowledge could be gathered into a systematic description which could be used effectively by U.S. shipyards to reduce the time cycle for construction and to reduce the cost and risk associated with the building of ocean going ships. The scope of this task was developed to answer whether standards, especially ones covering materials and equipment, would offer yards the possibility of constructing vessels at a reduced cost. The authors summarize their conclusions based on the study conducted under this task.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA451499
Entities
People
- James A. Burbank
- Kevin P. Gildart
Organizations
- Bath Iron Works