Overview
The Hydromax stability and strength module provides fast, graphical and interactive calculation of intact and damaged stability for all types of Maxsurf designs.
Once designs have been modelled using Maxsurf, their stability and strength characteristics can be assessed using the Hydromax analysis module. Hydromax provides the Maxsurf user with a range of powerful analysis capabilities to handle all types of stability and strength calculations. Precise calculations are performed directly from the trimmed Maxsurf NURB surface model without the need for offsets or batch file preparation.
All functions within Hydromax are performed using a graphical multi-window environment consistent with all other Maxsurf modules. All data is displayed simultaneously in graphical and tabular form and is automatically updated when changes are made and as the analysis progresses.
An integrated load case editor makes setting up any number of loading conditions simple and error free. Copy and paste data exchange to and from spreadsheets also makes it easy to prepare complex loading schedules in other programs and run them in Hydromax. Load cases can also be saved and reused with various design configurations.
Tank and compartment modelling is integrated within Hydromax making it fast and easy to create a table of compartment definitions. More complex compartments can also be defined using surfaces modelled in Maxsurf. Tanks are automatically included in the weight schedule and their parametric definition means they are automatically updated if the hull shape is changed as design progresses. A tank calibration option is provided to give detailed volume and CG characteristics of all tanks. Tanks within compartments are automatically detected and their volumes removed from the compartment.
Hydromax includes intact and damaged options for a range of analysis methods including upright hydrostatics, large angle stability, equilibrium analysis, KN tables and cross curves, limiting KG and longitudinal strength analysis. For each analysis method, Hydromax automatically highlights the required data to be entered and provides data entry dialogs to ensure data is entered correctly.
A wide
range of stability criteria can be used to ensure
compliance with class requirements. As well providing the
most commonly used standard criteria, Hydromax allows you to
define your own custom criteria for any special
requirements. When used in conjunction with Hydromax table
of downflooding points, this provides a complete range of
options for satisfying class.
The
automatically formatted onscreen report window,
accumulates the results of analysis to help you prepare a
stability book for your vessel. Descriptions, tables,
graphics and graphs are automatically inserted and can be
re-formatted or deleted by the user at any time. You can
also enter your own notes into the report and paste in
graphics copied from Hydromax, Maxsurf, or any other
program.
Once an
analysis has been run, all results are also presented in tabular or graphical
form. You can click on any graph
and drag with the mouse to obtain precise values at any
location. You can also choose how tables are displayed,
which columns are visible and sort results by any
column.
The wide
range of analysis, data entry and data display options
within Hydromax make it an indispensable tool for designers
of all types of vessels.
For designers with a limited
budget, Hydromax is also available in a limited Hydromax/S
version which does not contain the damage, criteria, strength and tank
calibration options. Download a sample report generated in Hydromax/S.
