Ship definition system in computer integrated design and manufacturing.

Abstract

A ship definition system in computer integrated design and manufacturing is discussed. An object oriented concept is used to represent a ship model. Two types of object are introduced: one is a part object which states the geometrical properties and attributes of the object, the other is a connection object which states the connection between part objects A and B. The function of cutting a designed structure into small pieces and assembling these pieces into a large module are described. The system is called SODAS, System of Design and Assembly for Shipbuilding.