The National Shipbuilding Research Program, 1991 Ship Production Symposium Proceedings: Paper No. IIB-1: Panel Line Developments
Abstract
This paper presents the joint efforts of a research and development project between an American shipyard and an independent engineering company that would resolve issues impacting panel production. The project objectives follow: Develop an efficient means to fit full penetration joints from one side with plates of unequal thickness having the stiffener side up. Develop an efficient one-side welding method for full penetration joints with plates of unequal thickness having the stiffener side up. Develop a flow of material for locating and fitting longitudinal stiffening that would be balanced with the rest of the line. Develop a multi-torch, multi-process longitudinal stiffener welding machine that one person can operate effectively. Develop a method in which transverse stiffening could be fit and welded efficiently with minimal manpower using semi-automatic equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA456810
Entities
People
- C. R. Turner
Organizations
- National Steel and Shipbuilding Company