Finite Element Method in Modeling of Ship Structures. Part I – Theoretical Background

Authors

  • D. Doan Akademia Morska w Gdyni, Morska 81-87, 81–225 Gdynia, Wydział Mechaniczny, Katedra Podstaw Techniki
  • A. Szeleziński Akademia Morska w Gdyni, Morska 81-87, 81–225 Gdynia, Wydział Mechaniczny, Katedra Podstaw Techniki
  • L. Murawski Akademia Morska w Gdyni, Morska 81-87, 81–225 Gdynia, Wydział Mechaniczny, Katedra Podstaw Techniki
  • A. Muc Akademia Morska w Gdyni, Wydział Elektryczny, Gdynia

Keywords:

numerical methods, Finite Element Method, ship structure strength, ship structure vibrations, modeling methods

Abstract

The paper presents basic knowledge about Finite Element Method including the modeling method of ship structures. Numerical modeling methods were also shortly described. A ship hull and an upper works is typical thin-wallded structure. Modeling method of plates (typical 2-D elements) with stiffeners (1-D elements) is presented in details. In the part II of the article the practical example of Ro-Ro ship's deck analyses was performed with using Patran-Nastran software (MSC Software). The most common and dangerous risks and errors occurring in the process of ship structure modeling were discussed.

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Published

2017-06-30

How to Cite

Doan, D., Szeleziński, A., Murawski, L., & Muc, A. (2017). Finite Element Method in Modeling of Ship Structures. Part I – Theoretical Background. Scientific Journal of Gdynia Maritime University, (100), 51–62. Retrieved from https://sjgmu.umg.edu.pl/index.php/sjgmu/article/view/177

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