The National Shipbuilding Research Program. 1997 Ship Production Symposium, Paper Number 13: Producibility Cost Reductions Through Alternative Materials and Processes

Abstract

The competitive nature of shipbuilding requires that successful builders use the most cost effective means to construct their ships. This paper describes ongoing research to test the use of alternative materials and processes to reduce material and labor costs. Some of the traditional methods and materials used in shipbuilding are questioned and alternatives are evaluated. The research, backed by the NSRP through the SP-8, Industrial Engineering Panel of the SNAME Ship Production Committee, looks specifically at fiberglass and plastic pipe, adhesives and rubber hose as areas where cost and producibility gains may be found. Cost comparisons between traditional and alternative methods will be presented as well as applicability to regulatory and classification society requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA452160

Entities

People

  • Albert W. Horsmon Jr.
  • Barbara Gans-devney
  • Karl Johnson

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Chemistry
  • Costs
  • Engineers
  • Manufacturing
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanics
  • Naval Architecture
  • Polymers
  • Production
  • Shipbuilding
  • Test Methods
  • United States

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  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Theoretical Analysis.