Application of the finite element method to ship structures

The application of the finite element method to the analysis of a ship hull structure is discussed. An analysis of vessel types, the appropriate computational approaches and critical loading patterns are provided. The various types of elements available for modeling the structure and their limitations are described. A summary of techniques designed to obtain the overall behavior of the vessel as well as local stress details is provided. Examples illustrate the use of automatic data generating routines. The incorporation of decision making within the computer program relieves the user of many unnecessary details and insures against human error.

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