The Role of Naval Architecture
A naval architect designs large vessels to sail at sea. |
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naval architect's role entails ship design and calculations of new
vessels and existing ships being altered. The naval architect utilizes
engineering sketches and precise details to design and ultimately set in
motion the ship to sail. The overall operations are also monitored to
ensure the safety of the vessel.
Ship Design
The naval architect initiates the ship design elements, including the construction, material, systems and their components. Blueprints are formulated for both naval vessels, big ships and small boats (up to 100 feet in length). After the preliminary design is completed, the work involves building a physical model(particularly for new forms) or repairing existing ones.
Construction
The task of the naval architect is to transform the ship sketches and detailed specifications into an actual structure. A naval architect generally takes responsibility for planning, production and the intricate operation of fitting the exterior. In addition, the architect must organize the material supply, inspection, testing and resources of manpower.