Computer-Assisted Methodology for the Determination of the Optimal Number and Location of Tool Sheds (The National Shipbuilding Research Program)

Abstract

This project was performed to provide computer assistance for choosinq optimal locations for toolrooms in shipyards. The tool used to accomplish this task is a computer proqram entitled Computer Assisted Toolroom Design (CATD) . The CATD program is executable on the IBM-AT and the IBM-PC with an 8087 co-processor chip. Tts operation and maintenance is outlined in the user and technical manual enclosed in the report. The CATD program provides the user with the ability to analyze a shipyard with respect to the utilization of its resources in reqards to toolroom locations. By determining optimal toolroom locations, the user gains an insiqht of the system and the systems possible improvements by varying the locations. Puthermore, proposed toolrooms can be tested in the proqram to determine their economic feasibility for expansion. An application of the program was performed at Inqall's Shipyard.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA454579

Entities

Organizations

  • Bath Iron Works

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Algorithms
  • Assembly
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Debugging
  • Fabrication
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Personal Computers
  • Production

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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