by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
Challenge: A brow is required in a shipyard facility to provide access to a ship’s upper deck levels during construction. The brow must be capable of accommodating ship movement in all six degrees of freedom: translation in all three axes (heave, sway, and...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
Challenge: The suitability of the existing timber fender piles at an operating marine oil terminal was brought into question by state regulators. As an interim measure the facility operator implemented measures to limit the approaching vessel velocity and draft. Our...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
Challenge: A new class of ship being constructed requires analysis of the support structure and the underlying foundation of the dock during construction. The foundation was not originally designed for the weight and load distribution of this new ship. A design was...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
Challenge: A “Dump Stand” for a recycling line at a ship yard was damaged several times in the past. The damage is attributed to the tipping of the dump stand using a fork-lift. Use of a forklift for this purpose is also regarded as dangerous. Resolution:...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
Challenge: The Berth 164 structural system was previously evaluated by POLA and their consultants as a “high risk” facility and was found to be inadequate considering MOTEMS requirements for berthing loads and Level 2 seismic loads. The purpose of this...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 28, 2021 | Shipbuilding and Marine
challenge: A structural steel work platform is required for workers to better access the mooring lines and more easily guide them to the capstan when mooring ships. The platform must meet geometric challenges to accommodate the existing equipment, piping, and adjacent...