Definition of Deformations and Stresses of Large Ship Blocks within Transportation and Manipulation

Deformations and stresses during the transport manipulation of large ship blocks within assembly erection stages are a common significant issue, particularly in construction complex ships variable production mix, as is case many European shipyards. The appearance deformations requires adequate addressing with aim their early determination reduction goal to reduce number working hours spent for preparation, itself, reworks. residual stress that not adequately addressed can be an issue exploitation, reducing quality service life. In this paper, authors present procedure determining block. based on computer modelling numerical analysis selected Various scenarios foundations' arrangement hooks were analysed, optimal solutions proposed. allows at stage technology design define preparation block foundations layout, transportation before starts. doing so, it expected necessary accommodation, repair works. Such application raise efficiency overall process final product. Finally, further research proposed regarding various technological procedures, structures or used materials.