The focus of our company is design and analysis. On the design side, DEC can provide feasibility studies, conceptual design, functional level drawings, and detailed production level drawings in AutoCAD and ShipConstructor for both conversions and new construction. We are experienced in providing all regulatory submittals and responses to both the class society and the US Coast Guard, for structure, stability, mechanical and electrical systems.
On the analysis side, DEC can provide finite element stress analysis of hull structures and components ranging in complexity from equipment foundations to full ship models. We have experience with composites, aluminum and steel, providing stress, thermal and fatigue analyses for numerous structures in various operational conditions. Since our client list includes the U. S. Navy, we have experience with surface combatants and their requirements for shock events. DEC has a SECRET level security clearance and has provided DDAM shock analyses for numerous U. S. Navy foundations and structures.
We use a variety of design and management tools to include the following: