ENABLING A PARADIGM SHIFT IN SHIP STRUCTURAL DESIGN WITH A 3D APPROACH

摘要

In 2016, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) implemented NAPA Steel’s 3D model-based ship structural design tool across its Basic Hull Design Department. One of the main advantages of NAPA’s new interactive 3D structural modelling interface is that it allows users to create a single flexible product model for a whole vessel. HHI was able to use these models throughout the design process, including class society rule checks, creating plan approval drawings, Finite Element model generation, weight calculation and other tasks.Following the introduction of NAPA Steel, HHI expects the design time and man-hours spent in ship initial and basic structural design to be reduced by 30%. By linking structural design databases and drawings to the NAPA 3D model, design quality is improved and the probability of human errors is reduced, as common information is shared and the update process becomes simpler.NAPA’s software has created now a paradigm shift in how HHI designs vessels, and has helped the business become more competitive for the future of shipping. The presentation gives an overview on the process of this paradigm shift at HHI. It highlights the technology used with practical examples, changes to the traditional design process, and the benefits achieved so far.