THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 3-DIMENSIONAL MODEL TAKE-OFF SYSTEM

This paper introduces the problems involved when using computer technology to carry out the synthetic arrangement design of a ship. A solution in the form of scaled models and an accurate computerized information take-off system is presented. The system has recently been applied to extracting pipework information from the scaled models and, after processing by the computer, converting it into a suitable output form for production and installation departments. An active development program has resulted in the extension of both the hardware and software to other engineering disciplines, specifically to machinery and equipment arrangement. This paper describes these developments and the results obtained.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Preprint from ICCAS 79, June 1979. (The complete set of preprints for ICCAS 79 can be ordered from Elsevier North-Holland, Inc., 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017, as "Computer Applications in the Automation of Shipyard Operation and Ship Design III." Price: $73.25.)
• Corporate Authors:

  IIT Research Institute

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  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Nichols, K W
  • Gilbert, D E
  • Smith, M
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 183-194
• Serial:
  • Publication of: IIT Research Institute
  • Publisher: IIT Research Institute

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer aided design; Computer graphics; Hulls; Information processing; Information systems; Layout; Machinery; Naval architecture; Pipe; Pipelines; Specifications; Structural design; Subassemblies; Systems; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Old TRIS Terms: General arrangement plans; Machinery layout; Model scaling; Piping arrangement; Piping systems specifications
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Pipelines; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311593
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: MPC-11
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 9 1980 12:00AM