INNOVATION: Structural optimization of a bulk carrier

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Short description

According to IACS CSR for Bulk Carriers, a direct strength analysis based on a three hold FEM model of the cargo area is mandatory for all vessels above 150 m in length. Structural design according to CSR requirements is a challenging task that demands utilization of an integrated design system. To allow a designer to fully realize all benefits of a formal optimization procedure, an in-house structural design support system OCTOPUS-CSR was developed for concept and preliminary design phases. The developed design system was used for the structural design of the bulk carrier series to be built in shipyard 3.MAJ in Croatia and the main achievements in the preliminary design phase are presented in this paper. Developed tools and methodology enables the structural design team to optimize structural designs while satisfying the CSR requirements of structural safety.

Contact person: Asst. Prof. Pero Prebeg, PhD. pero.prebeg@fsb.hr

Long description

Detailed information can be found in the published paper: https://doi.org/10.1080/17445302.2019.1589976