Management Approach to Weight Engineering

This report reviews the working practices of some 30 companies which have a particular concern in the control of weight in structures on or offshore, and records their views on the origins and solutions of the problems involved. It is evident that, although the starting points are similar, the methods are not, and that although effective management of weight is possible, it is not always achieved. Apparent causes of poor weight control are identified, and a scheme of weight management is described which can overcome defects in existing systems of control. Emphasis is given to the view that weight control, to be effective, must be treated as an independent engineering discipline, and given due importance and authority within the overall project. The use of computers in weight control and existing weighing techniques are discussed in the Appendices.
Content:
Front Matter
• Summary
• Explanation of Terms
• What is UEG?
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Current Practice in the Offshore Industry
3. Current Practice in other Industries
• 4. Conclusions
5. Recommendations
• Acknowledgements
• Bibliography
Appendices