<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> In this paper the present state of grouping technology theory is discussed. Attention is paid to lack of publications on grouping methods based on linear operators instead of classical incidence matrices. A computation algorithm for generating three-dimensional groups has been proposed. Every group contains joined structures, working cells and final (output) structures. Operation of the algorithm has been compared with results gained from literature sources dealing with binary grouping. And, calculations based on real assembly sequencing of a set of ship hull sections, have been performed.</p></abstract>

In this paper the present state of grouping technology theory is discussed. Attention is paid to lack of publications on grouping methods based on linear operators instead of classical incidence matrices. A computation algorithm for generating three-dimensional groups has been proposed. Every group contains joined structures, working cells and final (output) structures. Operation of the algorithm has been compared with results gained from literature sources dealing with binary grouping. And, calculations based on real assembly sequencing of a set of ship hull sections, have been performed.

Application of multi-dimensional grouping to building steel stiffened shell structures

Faculty of Marine Technology and Transport, The West Pomeranian University of Technology, Al. Piastow 41, 71-065, Szczecin, Poland

Polish Maritime Research

In this paper the present state of grouping technology theory is discussed. Attention is paid to lack of publications on grouping methods based on linear...

Application of multi-dimensional grouping to building steel stiffened shell structures

Published Online: Apr 12, 2013

Page range: 48 - 58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0006

Keywords
group technology, assembly sequencing, steel structures manufacturing

This content is open access.

Application of multi-dimensional grouping to building steel stiffened shell structures

Published Online: Apr 12, 2013

Page range: 48 - 58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2013-0006

Keywordsgroup technology, assembly sequencing, steel structures manufacturing

This content is open access.

Keywords
group technology, assembly sequencing, steel structures manufacturing