To follow up on this post. - The pillars are only in compression. An FEA analysis of vessel was completed and loads on pillars were reported as...
Agree all welding needs to be continuous. Typically I would use continuous fillet welds. LR is requiring a complete penetration joint weld...
Lloyds Register pillar weld ridiculous Why would LR require a full pen weld here? The other classification societies don't. I looked at a few and...
I am working on a new project using Lloyd's Register and I have been using DNV for the past while. I am looking at the weld detail for connection...
The concrete floor is used for several reasons. 1) The fish hold is kept at -30 degrees C so it needs to be well insulated. A continuous steel...
I am working on the design of a large steel fishing vessel with an insulated fish hold. The fish hold will have a small forklift used to stack...
Are you still looking? I work in a consulting firm in Atlantic Canada that may be interested in talking with you if you are still looking.
I have been working with trawlers a fair bit lately. The main issue is fuel consumption. To this end you probably steam for 1 day out fish for 12...
I was wondering if anyone had an electronic copy of "Fitz's Atlas" they could share. I have heard this is a good book for painting and defects....
Having a difference of opinion with a colleague on how to do/layout an electrical load analysis for a vessel. I'm looking for a good book or...
October 19, 2012 End date for resumes If anyone is interested in sending in a resume October 19, 2012 will be the end date for receiving resumes...
Not hard to see the people who spend their day on the web If the useless banter is done I'll get the topic back in line. Allswater is a...
job posting The naval architect posting we have can be viewed on the CareerBeacon website....
I would suggest you ignore the fact that is a stability tank and treat it as any other ballast tank that will have a varying level of fluid. I...
Allswater, a company located in Halifax Canada, is presently looking for Naval Architects, Marine Systems, and Marine electrical personnel for...
I am working on a project to bring a vessel from Canadian Registry to Argentina. Somewhere along the way we are going to extend the 38 meter...
Will see me to retirement I think the Halifax and Vancouver announcements are great. While all my Naval Architect class mates have been captured...
Windows too small Thanks for the info on Motion Windows but the windows I am replacing are very large heavy windows 3/4" thick glass. Motion Plus...
Update on windows For the window project we started we decided to try a window from Diamond Sea Glaze and Beclawat to see what the difference in...
Hello, I work for a full service Naval Architecture/Engineering firm in Canada. We are currently looking to expand our client base. If you...