Updated PrimeShip-HULL for rule amendments

The updated design support software includes amendments based on feedback from the industry and new and updated functions expected to contribute to reductions in necessary man hours and shorter design lead times.

Functions were added or improved for the PrimeShip-HULL(HCSR) prescriptive calculation software and direct strength assessment software.

Standalone calculation

The calculation report function found in the prescriptive calculation software is now stand-alone, allowing users to create the calculation reports while editing cross section data or operating the calculation window.

The prescriptive calculation software now includes enhanced data linkage function for body plan data from 2D CAD software. The enhancement makes it possible to create sectional data from the body plan all at once, eliminating the need for repetitious data conversion. The data linkage function also allows user to import transverse member data from NAPA Steel models into the initial design function of the software directly.

The direct strength assessment software now includes a ‘parameter check and update’ function which can detect and automatically update model-dependent parameters. This function helps prevent parameter setting errors and the resulting need to start over analysis work.

The design support tool for yield assessment has been streamlined for ease of use and the design support tool for buckling assessment enhanced to shorten the calculation times.