Objective:
The objectives of this project were to: 1) examine current and potential implementations of shock and vibration isolation systems for combat weapons systems on ships and submarines; and 2) develop Advanced Concept Designs for Shock Isolated False Deck (SIFD) systems to create a ‘common’ environment for equipment and reduce installation time. Advanced Concept Design goals included the ability to:
- Eliminate hot work, sway mounts & foundations, backing structure, and supplier costs to develop a shock isolated system for equipment;
- Allow installation of equipment with lower ‘G’ force levels;
- Allow more equipment upgrades requiring fewer hours during scheduled availabilities;
- Allow installation of late technology upgraded equipment, and flexibility to relocate shock qualified equipment from one compartment to another and across platforms; and
- Host equipment without adversely affecting neighboring equipment.
Overview
Commonality Working Group
Project Team:
- Newport News Shipbuilding
- Ingalls Shipbuilding
- General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
- Bollinger Shipyards
2018
NSRP ASE Investment: $149,712