دانلود رایگان مقاله ارزیابی ابزار نمونه اصلی طراحی کشتی دیجیتال

Abstract

Computer-aided solutions are essential for naval architects to manage and optimize technical complexities when developing a ship's design. Although there are an array of software solutions aimed to optimize the human element in design, practical ergonomics methodologies and technological solutions have struggled to gain widespread application in ship design processes. This paper explores how a new ergonomics technology is perceived by naval architecture students using a mixed-methods framework. Thirteen Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Masters students participated in the study. Overall, results found participants perceived the software and its embedded ergonomics tools to benefit their design work, increasing their empathy and ability to understand the work environment and work demands end-users face. However, participant's questioned if ergonomics could be practically and effi- ciently implemented under real-world project constraints. This revealed underlying social biases and a fundamental lack of understanding in engineering postgraduate students regarding applied ergonomics in naval architecture.

5. Conclusions

Ultimately, long-term success of ergonomics application in realworld design and construction projects requires increased knowledge mobilization. This not only includes focusing attention on increasing ergonomics skills in traditional engineering disciplines, but also educating project managers, financiers and other stakeholders on the benefits of ergonomics application. This demands that ergonomics become more incentivizing by: (i) providing designers with usable tools and methodologies demonstrating tangible improvements to ship design, and (ii) quantitatively justify the benefits of upfront financial investments and resource allocation to customers