Whenever possible or advisable sections had been prefabricated and handled
via on-site crane or hired crane truck(s). This procedure ensures not having to
weld overhead.
manufacturing sections 2009-09-22 bridgedeck
The bridgedeck 10m x 6m is the section with the biggest surface and the
longest weldseams.
manufacturing sections 2009-10-14 deckshouse roof
The deckshouse roof 7m x 5m was quite challenging to tack and weld, as it
has a 30m radius on its top surface.
manufacturing sections 2010-05-10 main hull sheet
The main hull sheet 18m x 2m needed a special hoisting transom
15m long. Even the building site was limiting the transfer from the
assembly area to the final destination of the huge sheets.
manufacturing sections 2010-12-27 hulls windows facade
Welding structure 8.5m long which has to be straight to accomodate the guiding
rails for the glass windows.
manufacturing sections 2010-12-29 hull windows facade integrated
the hull side was chopped 4.5m off the center-line and the facade fitted in.
manufacturing sections 2011-04-28 deckshouse facades
The car trailer serves as jigging during the stitching and welding process. This
minimizes deformations caused by the weldseams.
manufacturing sections 2011-04-29 deckshouse facades metal finishing
Processes on the sections are by far easier now, than having to do this when
the parts are integrated. Especially the corners can only now be reached with
the grinder.