PrimeShip-HULL (Software for Part C / Part CSR-B&T Rules)
Introduction
PrimeShip-HULL is a ship structure design support system for structural strength evaluations based on the Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships Part C(*1) / Part CSR-B&T. PrimeShip-HULL features an enhanced intuitive UI/UX, automated processing and design support functions, and a NAPA Designer (*2) integration that reduces the design workload. PrimeShip-HULL strongly supports the efficiency improvement of the ship design process.
Key Features
Intuitive UI/UX
A unified and visual intelligible UI design with a menu structure that follows the operation flow, and an extensive help function make the system easy to use by anyone.
Automation and workload reduction
Primeship-HULL features automatic calculation and report generation. Furthermore, the specially developed mesh partitioning algorithm for ship design based on the finite element method (FEM) enables complicated tasks such as creating very fine meshes required for fatigue strength evaluation to be performed automatically.
Versatility regardless of ship type
By consolidating separate systems for each ship type, it is possible to model and evaluate various ship types with the same operability, thus greatly contributing to the reduction of the training time needed to become proficient at using the software.
API linkage with NAPA Designer
3D models created in NAPA Designer can be imported directly into PrimeShip-HULL, enabling seamless execution of rule calculations of prescriptive analysis and direct strength analysis.
Component
Prescriptive Analysis Software
It is possible to evaluate the strength of the inputted cross-sectional data using the prescriptive rule requirements for longitudinal strength, local strength, strength for primary supporting structures, fatigue strength, etc., as specified in Part C / Part CSR-B&T of the Rules. The software is equipped with flexible modeling functions and transparent calculation functions that allow users to check all calculation parameters and results instantly.
Direct Strength Analysis Software
It is possible to perform the finite element analysis (FEA), such as cargo hold analysis and full-ship analysis specified in Part C / Part CSR-B&T of the Rules. Simcenter(*3) is used as the platform, and the software has various design support functions, such as automatic load generation, sensitivity analysis, integrated pre-post processing, etc., allowing seamless design review and optimization.
(*1) Comprehensively revised version of the Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships Part C that is to be applied to the ships contracted for construction on or after 1 July 2023
(*2) 3D CAD software developed and marketed by NAPA Group
(*3) CAE software developed and marketed by Siemens
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Application Form
If you cannot acsess to the application form, please contact PrimeShip-HULL support desk below.
Applications and Inquiries
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| PrimeShip-HULL Support Desk (Information Technology Department, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) TEL: +(81)-3-5226-2180 Email: primeship-hull@classnk.or.jp |
For the following software, please contact the PrimeShip-HULL Support Desk.
- Software for the container carriers contracted for construction on or before 30 June 2023
- Software corresponding to Chapter 15, Part C of the Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships for the ships contracted for construction on or before 30 June 2023
- Software for structural strength guidelines
- Hatch cover evaluation software