New Ship Building Techniques

[Shane Kurup]

Hi Guys,

I saw this article and thought you might find it interesting!

http://www.liv.ac.uk/newsroom/press_releases/2004/09/laser_seminar4.htm

Shane

 

[Dave Gittins]

If you think that's cool, have a look at some real ship building.

http://intro.masa-yards.fi/

Current project: Two 160,000 GRT cruise ships.

 

[monica e. hall]

Moved to Hull & Construction Issues.

 

[trevor william sturdy]

In relation to rivetted V's welded hulls-

Would a rivetted hull have more flexing/twisting ability when compared to a welded hull...

 

[Aly Jones]

Not sure! Weilding hull won't pop revits out if collided with an iceberg,so could be. You actually need an expert opinion to answer you're question.