US3527185A - Method of joining floating hull structures - Google Patents

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US3527185A
US3527185A US718661A US3527185DA US3527185A US 3527185 A US3527185 A US 3527185A US 718661 A US718661 A US 718661A US 3527185D A US3527185D A US 3527185DA US 3527185 A US3527185 A US 3527185A
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  • This invention relates in general to a method and apparatus for joining hull structures together, and in particular, to a new and useful method and apparatus for joining individual hull structures together after they have been floated on the water.
  • a new apparatus and method for aligning ship hull parts in the water and for thereafter joining them together In accordance with the method of the invention, a plurality of hull parts are aligned without difficulty while the structures are floating on the water, and thereafter they are butt-welded together.
  • the two hull structures which are to be joined together are properly spaced apart and are interconnected by means of connecting members in such a way that their relative motions in a longitudinal direction are controlled.
  • the hull parts are permitted to move in transverse and vertical directions and may be subjected to heel and trim adjustments by ballasting.
  • One of the hull parts preferably the new hull part, is finished along its joining edge and is provided with a grooved portion which may be interfitted with one of the parts of the previously constructed hull.
  • the old hull part is finished by cutting in order to form the edges in a uniform spaced relationship to a new hull part.
  • each hull part is finished to have a grooved portion.
  • the hull parts are initially provided with fittings which include a male portion on one part which interengages in a female portion on the other part and permits any necessary transverse and vertical relative movements but limits the longitudinal movements between the two parts.
  • the relative position of the two parts to be joined are checked by alignment devices on both the deck and the sides of the vessel. Wedge members or fillers are arranged to position the two hull parts in an initial position and thereafter for finalizing the position.
  • Wedge members or fillers are arranged to position the two hull parts in an initial position and thereafter for finalizing the position.
  • the two hull parts After the two hull parts are positioned in an initial interconnected position at which movement in the vertical and transverse directions of the two parts is possible, it is a simple matter to check the alignment of each part and make the necessary adjustments such as by ballasting and/or hoisting chains for pulling the parts into proper alignment.
  • the parts may be moved together and butt welding may be carried out to interconnect the parts along the entire connecting area.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide apparatus for joining two hull structures together in the water which includes a plurality of different fittings including a male part contained on one of the hull parts to be joined together and a female part on the other hull part which are interengaged in a manner so that transverse and vertical movement of the two parts may be carried out but that the longitudinal movement will be controlled such as by the use of elements such as wedge members of selected thickness.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a method of connecting together two hull parts or structures when the structures are floating in the water, comprising aligning the two parts and spacing them apart by a precise distance which is controlled by wedge elements of varying size, using sighting elements along the side of the ship to obtain the proper heel of the parts such as through ballasting or mechanically shifting the two parts, inserting a liner between supporting pieces which extend outwardly from each structure toward the opposite structure to obtain a proper distance between such structures and thereafter attaching strongbacks between the two structures to anchor them in the adjusted position, applying a watertight band around the vessel below the water line, pumping the space in the hull structures defined between the watertight bulkheads of each structure clear of water while ballasting the remaining hull structures as necessary to prevent strain, cutting one of the parts in order to provide a proper planar fitting of the two parts, shifting the two parts longitudinally into abutting relationship, and welding the two parts together.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for joining the two hull structures together in the water which is simple in design, rugged in construction and economical to manufacture.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side elevational view of a hull ofa ship on which the method of the present invention is carried out;
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the ship hull shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view taken along the lines III- --III of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view taken along the line IVIV of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view taken along the lines VV of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 6 is a partial side elevational and sectional view taken along the line VIVI of FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 5, but with the parts in a joined position
  • FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 6, but with the parts in a joined position;
  • FIG. 9 is a partial sectional and partial front elevational view of the fitting part indicated at the central bottom of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. is a partial section and partial side elevation of the fitting part indicated in FIG. 9 taken along the lines XX of FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial side elevational view of the upper side fitting indicated in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 12 is a section taken along line XIIXII of FIG. 11;
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged side elevational view of the supporting piece provided at the waterline of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 14 is a section-taken along the lines XIV-XIV of FIG.
  • FIG. 15 is an enlarged partial sectional view taken along the line XV--XV of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 16 is a plan view of the part indicated in FIG. 15;
  • FIGS. 17 and 18 are side and plan views, respectively, show ing both hull parts joined to each other by means of fitting units on the decks and sides;
  • FIG. 19a is a partial side elevational view indicating the manner in which the old part is cut away prior to final alignment and welding together of the parts;
  • FIG. 19! is a section taken on the line 1911-1917 of FIG.
  • FIG. 200 indicates the parts in proper adjoined alignment
  • FIG. 20b is a section taken on the line 20b20b of FIG.
  • the invention embodied therein comprises a method and apparatus for joining together individual watertight structural hull parts such as the hull ofa ship, which, in the embodiment illustrated, includes a rear part generally designated 1, an intermediate or new part generally designated 2, and a bore part generally designated 3.
  • Each of the parts 1, 2 and 3 includes joining edges or ends extending outwardly from watertight bulkhead structures 4 and 5,5 and 4', respectively.
  • the cut end surfaces of the hull parts 1 and 3 are not finished but the end surfaces of the hull part 2 have a grooved portion along an edge to facilitate the joining operation.
  • a groove on the deck of the part 2 is outwardly opened.
  • the grooves on the sides and the bottoms are inwardly opened.
  • a waterproof band apparatus for covering the shell plating along a welding line which extends below the water line is indicated at 6.
  • Apparatus for sighting center lines on the deck are indicated by the line 77 (A) on each of the parts 1, 2 and 3.
  • Apparatus for sighting level lines on the side are indicated by the line 8-8 (B) on each of the hull parts 1, 2 and 3.
  • the sighting lines 7-7 and 8- 8 may be provided on either side of the ship or on both sides, if desired.
  • fitting units generally designated 9, 10, ll, 12, and 13, respectively, are provided for various stages of interfitting of the two hull parts.
  • the fitting unit 9 is constructed to interconnect the two hull parts, for example the hull rear part 1 and the intermediate or new part 2, and maintain them in fixed spaced relationship so that proper vertical and transverse alignment thereof can be carried out.
  • the fitting unit 9 includes a fitting rod or male part 15 carried on the new part 2 which engages into a receiving member or female part 16 on rear part 1 (see FIGS. 1, 2,3, 5, and 6).
  • the fitting unit 9 which is located on the top decks is constructed to permit only a controlled relative longitudinal motion between the parts 1 and 2 but transverse and vertical motions are permitted to effect final adjustment and alignment of the parts before they are brought together for welding.
  • Wedge members 14 and 14' of different lengths are provided for locking between projections on the member 15 and the sides of the member 14 in order to position the hull parts 1 and 2 at the proper spacing for the initial alignment of the two parts.
  • An additional fitting unit for aligning the hull parts 1 and 2 is the bottom fitting or unit 10 which is arranged adjacent the hull bottom or keel, as shown in FIG. 3 and in FIGS. 9 and 10.
  • the fitting 10 comprises a male part 17 which engages in a receiving part or female part 18.
  • the female part opens at its top and the male part 17 is fitted from above and may be moved vertically within the limits of the recess defined by the female part 18. This construction is designed to permit some transverse and some longitudinal movement of the two parts after they are interconnected.
  • a further fitting indicated 11 is provided for adjusting the level of the deck of each hull part and it is located on each side of the ship as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 11 and 12.
  • the fitting 11 includes a receiving member 11' carried on the hull part 1 and a male member 11" carried on the hull part 2.
  • the receiving I member 11' defines a recess which is large enough to accommodate both the male part 11" and an adjustment member or liner 20. Depending on the size of the liner 20 which is employed and on its location, that is, either at the top or at the bottom of the male member 11'', level adjustments can be made.
  • a further fitting 12 for keeping the hull parts 1 and 2 at a predetermined distance is provided on the shell plating and longitudinal bulkheads of the hull parts adjacent the water line (FIG. 1). As indicated in FIGS. 13 and 14, the fitting 12 is designed to resist a pressing force due to water pressure produced when sea water is discharged from a cofferdam 19 formed interior of the bulkheads 4 and 5 of the respective parts 1 and 2.
  • a liner 21 ofa selected size is inserted into a gap between supporting pieces 12 after the alignment.
  • the supporting piece 12 is designed to resist a pressing force due to water pressure which is reduced when sea water is discharged from the cofferdam 19.
  • a strongback generally designated 13 which extends over the top decks of the associated hull parts 1 and 2 is used together with the supporting piece 12 to keep the distance between the hull parts.
  • An apparatus for drawing together the hull parts 1 and 2 is indicated generally at 22, and is, for example, a chain block.
  • the chain blocks are provided not only on the decks of the hull parts but also on the sides thereof, the side chain block being indicated by the numeral 23.
  • the sighting lines A on the decks of the hull parts 1 and 2 are aligned by means of the sighting apparatus 7-7 by moving the hull part 2 in a transverse direction with the help of chain blocks or the like (FIG. 2).
  • Basic lines B on the sides of the ship hull parts 1 and 2 are aligned by means of the sighting apparatus 88 or by water leveling devices (not shown) and by moving the hull part 2 in a vertical direction. In this manner, the alignment work using the fitting part 9 as a center is completed.
  • the liner 21 is inserted into the gap between the supporting pieces 12 after the alignment, so that the distance at the water line between the hull parts is maintained.
  • the strongbacks 13 are joined with the decks by welding so that the relative orientation between both decks of the hull parts may be maintained.
  • the waterproof band 6 is then secured to the underwater shell plating along a joining area by divers.
  • sea water is pumped out of the cofferdam 19 and the interior of the waterproof band 6 using pumps (not shown).
  • caution is exer' cised to see that the engaging points of the hull parts are not subjected to any excessive bending moments or shearing force.
  • sea water may be shifted in the ballast tanks in order to adjust the orientation of the parts as necessary.
  • the supporting piece 12 and the strongbacks 13 are provided in order to prevent the hull parts 1 and 2 from being pressed towards each other during the discharge of the sea water from the cofferdam 19, the supporting piece 12 and the strongbacks 13 are provided. The former will be under compression while the latter will be under tension.
  • a cutting line C is then formed on the part 1 which will be parallel to the end of the hull part 2 which has already been finished and includes a groove along its edge, as indicated in FIG. 1%.
  • a predetermined groove is formed by gas cutting along the line C. Thereby, the desired relative positions of the grooved ends of the hull part are obtained. After these relative positions of the underwater hull parts have been checked by measurements, fine adjustments of the connecting members, if necessary, are made before the proper joining is to be performed.
  • the cofferdam 19 is again filled with sea water while the waterproof band is loosened. Both the supporting piece 12 and the strongbacks 13 are removed.
  • the waterproof band 6 is again tightened and the sea water contained in the cofferdam 19 is discharged.
  • the strongbacks for welding are secured and the proper joining is performed by welding inside the hull.
  • the metal fitting 11 and the fitting 12 may be provided either outside or inside the shell plating of the hull.
  • metal-fitting pieces for joining the parts together are employed, but various modifications of such pieces may be possible without departing from the principles of the invention.
  • one of the hull parts to be joined together is first formed with a joining edge which terminates in a predetermined planar manner and is advantageously provided with a grooved finish.
  • the other part is then oriented with its rough cut edge in relation to the finished edge of the first part and while the longitudinal movements of the two parts are controlled, transverse and vertical movements are made to orient the parts in the correct positions relative to each other. Further alignments of the hull parts are made by ballasting and then a groove is prepared on the rough finished part which will be satisfactory for joining to the finished part and the hull parts are drawn together and welded.
  • the alignments of the hull parts can be easily made using as a reference point one or more points on the center line of the deck. More accurate marking of the cutting line is not needed, because an end of one hull part has already been finished, while that ofthe other hull part may be finished on the basis of the finished end of the first part.
  • alignment of the hull parts are carried out under water in which corrections of the positions of the two hull artscan beeasily made.
  • a method of building a ship byjoining together a plurality of hull parts of a structure when the parts are floating on the water, such as the hull of a ship, comprising initially finishing the edge of a first one of the parts to be joined, arranging the parts with the finished edge adjacent to and generally in alignment with the edge of the other part to be joined, initially securing the two hull parts together in a manner permitting transverse and vertical relative movements therebetween, making additional more precise alignments of the hull parts by shifting them relatively, drawing the hull parts together and welding them along the adjacent edges, applying a watertight band around the exterior of the hull to bridge the two parts to be joined, and discharging the sea water from the interior space between the parts to be joined while ballasting the individual hull parts as necessary in order to prevent the parts from becoming subject to undue pressure.

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