The rising prices of materials for ship construction is one the primary problems faced by global shipbuilding industries. A potential solution to reduce material cost through a structure optimization technique. In this study, plate and stiffener types, thickness, layout are optimized in order minimize materials. genetic algorithm (GA) popular technique determining design variables. However, GA ...

Recently, a laser scanner technology has been receiving more attention. Nowadays use of terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) is continuously increasing. This technique offers the possibility of measuring millions of points within short period of time. Thus, it is possible to record complete 3D objects efficiently. In this communication the process followed to model the hull and the deck of the ship...

Outsourcing and offshoring have become viable strategies of global firms. The success and necessity of usage of these strategies is stipulated by quick development in information and communication technlogies. The prior research has shown that firms which use offshoring have better chances to survive than firms which rely solely on domestic suppliers and performing works in-house. The paper con...