Constructional design

The vital importance of the main construction drawings is underlined by the fact that they cover 80 percent of the costs of hull/superstructure fabrication in relation to steel and aluminium tasks. The package includes key cost-driving variables such as welding length, number of parts, paint area, preservation characteristics and weight. Our team of specialists will ensure an optimised construction design, in compliance with class requirements, which will be easy to build.

By frequently verifying that the construction design meets requirements, for example for overall longitudinal strength and local loads, we are able to progress quickly during the detailed engineering phase that is based on the main construction plans. Using the superior 3D capabilities of our NUPAS-CADMATIC software, a product model set up at the start of the design process allows us to provide the client with key data early in the process; data which becomes increasingly accurate as the project progresses.

In addition to CAD/CAM technologies, we utilise dedicated design support software such as Finite Element Analysis programs and scantling calculation software for constructional design optimisation. Our proven track record on countless vessels means you can always rely on Vuyk Groningen’s dedicated designers and engineers to provide swift answers to technical queries during the construction.