Accession Number:

AD0752595

Title:

Conceptual Design of a Mechanical Shipyard for Fast Deployment Logistics (X) Production,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CA

Personal Author(s):

• Andrews, Benjamin V.
• Haney, Dan G.

Report Date:

1965-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

83.0

Abstract:

The objectives of this research report are to outline a concept applying modern manufacturing techniques to the development of a mechanized yard for the construction of FDL ships, and to provide a preliminary assessment of the yard capital cost and its production rate.

Descriptors:

• *NAVAL VESSELS
• *SHIPYARDS
• AUTOMATION
• CONSTRUCTION
• ASSEMBLY
• SHIP STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
• CARGO SHIPS
• CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
• PRODUCTION CONTROL
• MANUFACTURING

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE