... This paper describes the benefits of automating Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model generation and analysis in support of large complex structural lifting, handling, turning, and to present the FEA results in a clear and concise configuration for the stakeholders. shipbuilding calculation...

... the local swage bulkhead non-linear finite element analysis (NLFEA) predictions has been conducted in the structures laboratory at SDSU, including compression and shear load cases. Large scale NLFEA performed using MAESTRO will incorporate swage bulkheads in vessel superstructures under realistic load...

... elastic property curvature application finite element analysis swage panel analysis Swage Panel Analyses: Finite Element Analyses of Effective Laminated Plates Dale G. Karr1 (FL), Yuxi Zhang1, Han Yu1 and Mengze Wang1 1. University of Michigan, Department of Naval Architecture and Marine...

... This paper will examine software integration methods to automate the process of generating Finite Element Analysis mesh models directly from CAD design models to support analysis of large ship structure lifting configurations. It will outline the approach of leveraging production lift...

... Glosten and MacGregor have been contracted to provide production engineering services and shell door solutions for a ro-ro passenger ferry under construction in Ketchikan, Alaska. The complex geometry of the bow loading door led Glosten to assess the structure using Finite Element Analysis (FEA...

... finite element analysis. An example of optimizing a cross section of a 150 meter frigate is presented. The numerical results show that the proposed method is very useful for performing ultimate strength based ship structural optimization with multi-objectives, namely minimization of the structural weight...

...-induced crack closure finite element analysis Page 1 of 25 SNAME 2013 Annual Meeting Nonlinear Fatigue Crack Growth Predictions for Simple Specimens Subject to Time-Dependent Ship Structural Loading Sequences David P. Hodapp (SM), Matthew D. Collette (M), Armin W. Troesch (FL) Department of Naval...

... encompass full-ship finite element analysis under non-linear sea loads, spectral fatigue analysis, finite element lashing analysis, free and forced vibration analysis, and transient and impact load analysis. This paper describes key aspects of the DLA design philosophy such as non-linear sea loads, load...