Maxsurf Suite

• Consistent graphical interface

– reduce training time
– latest windows technology
– just works

• Single model database for integrated

– design
– analysis
– construction
Maxsurf Suite
• Aimed to make the design process
– Smooth
– Flexible
• Type of ship
• Use of other software
• Choice of subcontractors or clients
Maxsurf Suite Key Products

Maxsurf Hydromax
3D Surface modelling Stability and strength

Hullspeed Seakeeper
Resistance prediction Motions prediction

Workshop Multiframe Marine

Initial structural design Structural Strength Analysis
Plate development
Maxsurf: Hull Design
• NURB surfaces
• Dynamically model surfaces in 3D
• Intuitive graphical user interface
• Comprehensive hull fairing tools
• Numerically modify design
parameters
• Industry standard import/export
files

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• Surface fitting to existing designs with Prefit

• Industry standard data exchange through Hydrolink
Hydromax: Stability and Strength Analysis
• Basic Hydrostatics
• Intact and damaged stability
– Comprehensive compartment definition
– IMO, SOLAS, US, RAN, MCA and
other criteria checks

• Longitudinal strength
• Floodable length curves
• Limiting KG
• KN, cross curves of stability
• Tank calibrations

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Hullspeed: Resistance Prediction
• Regression analysis methods
– Planing (Savitsky, Lahtiharju)
– General (Holtrop)
– Trawlers and Tugs (van Oortmerssen)
– Semi displacement (Compton, Fung)
– Cargo (Series 60)
– Yachts (Delft Series)

• Analytical methods
– Slender Body Method

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• Free Surface Wave Pattern

Seakeeper: Motions Prediction
• Validated against tank testing and full scale trials
– Input
• Maxsurf Model
• Multiple Headings and Speeds
• Multiple sea states
• Remote Locations
– Output
• Motion sickness Index
• Deck wetness, slamming,
propeller emergence
• Catamaran roll
• Time Series Animation

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Workshop: Initial Structural Design
• Define parts by point and click
• Visualise construction
• Parametric structure model responds to design changes
• Develop plates
– Graphical display
– Strain, Stretch, Plate templates
– Other plate forming tools

• Export functions
– Parts to AutoCAD,
ShipConstructor and others
– Export .dxf to nesting and cutting

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Multiframe Marine: Structural Strength Analysis
General purpose beam theory structural analysis
• 2D or 3D frame/beam elements
• Section properties calculations
• Automation interface with Excel for live scantling
calculations
• Static or dynamic analysis
Maxsurf Suite Summary
• Integrated suite covering
– Design, Analysis, Construction

• Consistent graphical interface

– All programs work the same way

• Common hull model

– One surface model for stability,
performance prediction and structure
enabling rapid changes

• Data exchange
– Import Images, DXF, IGES
– Export DXF, IGES, Excel, GHS, SHCP,
ShipFlow, ShipConstructor