The US-based classification society, ABS recently informed that successfully completed a successful pilot project using 3D digital models for class surveys. Through this initiative, ABS becomes the first in Industry that accepts 3D models for class surveys.
In fact, ABS goals to further boost 3D model integration within both engineering and survey.
The pilot project with NASSCO saw surveyors use 3D digital models instead of traditional 2D drawings for the simulation of new construction surveys on...
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