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TENG Xiaoyan
KONG Fankai
ZHANG Jiatai
College of Mechanical Electrical
Engineering,
Harbin Engineering University,
Harbin 150001, China
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APPROACH FOR MODULE PARTITION OF
BLOCKS IN SHIPBUILDING
Abstract:
To manage the complexities of hull module partitions, a new approach to the partitions of hierarchical modules for shipbuilding is proposed. Based on the assembly and manufacture process, the approach determines the hierarchy and basis of the module partition first, and then according to the type of connection between the parts of the block module, the degree of membership for the rational connection is gained and the fuzzy relation matrix between different parts is then established. The fuzzy clustering technique is used to partition the modules, and then the method of fuzzy comprehensive assessment is used to choose a relative reasonable scheme. A case study has been conducted, which proves that the approach is feasible and applicable; Especially it obtains the sub-module partition, which sets up the shipbuilding process at a higher-level assembly and has offered effective tools for the modular ship design.
Key words:
Modular shipbuilding Module partition Assembly manufacture Fuzzy cluster
Fuzzy comprehensive assessment
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Biographical notes
TENG Xiaoyan is currently a lecturer and a PhD candidate in Harbin
Engineering University, China. Her main research interest is modular
technology, etc.
Tel: +86-451-82589183; E-mail: tengxiaoyan@hrbeu.edu.cn
KONG Fankai is currently an associate professor in Harbin Engineering
University, China. He received his PhD degree from Harbin Engineering
University, China, in 2006. His research interests include machine
design, CAD, etc.
Tel: +86-451-82589183; E-mail: kongfankai@hrbeu.edu.cn
ZHANG Jiatai is currently a professor in Harbin Engineering University,
China. His research interests include CAPP/CIMS, sensor and
measurement-control technology, modular technology, etc.
Tel: +86-451-82589183; E-mail: zhangjiatai@hrbeu.edu.cn
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