Maxsurf Suite

Consistent graphical interface

reduce training time latest windows technology just works

Single model database for integrated

design analysis construction

Maxsurf Suite
Aimed to make the design process
Smooth Flexible Type of ship Use of other software Choice of subcontractors or clients

Maxsurf Suite Key Products

Maxsurf
3D Surface modelling

Hydromax
Stability and strength

Hullspeed
Resistance prediction

Seakeeper
Motions prediction

Workshop
Initial structural design Plate development

Multiframe Marine
Structural Strength Analysis

Maxsurf: Hull Design

NURB surfaces Dynamically model surfaces in 3D Intuitive graphical user interface Comprehensive hull fairing tools Numerically modify design parameters Industry standard import/export files

Additional Maxsurf Strengths:

Surface fitting to existing designs with Prefit Industry standard data exchange through Hydrolink

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Hydromax: Stability and Strength Analysis

Basic Hydrostatics Intact and damaged stability
Comprehensive compartment definition IMO, SOLAS, US, RAN, MCA and other criteria checks

Longitudinal strength Floodable length curves Limiting KG KN, cross curves of stability Tank calibrations

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Hullspeed: Resistance Prediction

Regression analysis methods
Planing (Savitsky, Lahtiharju) General (Holtrop) Trawlers and Tugs (van Oortmerssen) Semi displacement (Compton, Fung) Cargo (Series 60) Yachts (Delft Series)

Analytical methods
Slender Body Method
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Free Surface Wave Pattern

Seakeeper: Motions Prediction

Validated against tank testing and full scale trials
Input Maxsurf Model Multiple Headings and Speeds Multiple sea states Remote Locations Output Motion sickness Index Deck wetness, slamming, propeller emergence Catamaran roll Time Series Animation
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Workshop: Initial Structural Design

Define parts by point and click Visualise construction Parametric structure model responds to design changes Develop plates
Graphical display Strain, Stretch, Plate templates Other plate forming tools

Export functions
Parts to AutoCAD, ShipConstructor and others Export .dxf to nesting and cutting
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Multiframe Marine: Structural Strength Analysis

General purpose beam theory structural analysis 2D or 3D frame/beam elements Section properties calculations Automation interface with Excel for live scantling calculations Static or dynamic analysis

Maxsurf Suite Summary

Integrated suite covering
Design, Analysis, Construction

Consistent graphical interface

All programs work the same way

Common hull model

One surface model for stability, performance prediction and structure enabling rapid changes

Data exchange
Import Images, DXF, IGES Export DXF, IGES, Excel, GHS, SHCP, ShipFlow, ShipConstructor

Case Studies - IHI Japan

Container Ships

IHI and Formation Design Systems developed plate forming techniques for large ships. Workshop is linked with IHI-Alpha automatic forming machine.

Case Studies - Damen Singapore

Catamaran Ferries
Damen Singapore uses the full range of the Maxsurf Suite and ShipConstructor to design, draft and build fast catamaran ferries.

Case Studies - Austal Ships

Fast Ferries
Austal Ships is a world leader in the design and construction of fast vehicle and passenger ferries. All Austal vessels have been designed using Maxsurf, Hydromax and Workshop

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Case Studies - Austal Ships

Fred Olsen Trimaran
The 126.7 metre cargo-vehicle-passenger ferry Benchijigua Express is the worlds largest all-aluminium ship.

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Speed: 40 knots , 9500 nm range Capacity for 1350 passengers 350 cars or 450 truck lane metres and 123 cars

Case Studies - Austal Ships

Littoral Combat Ship
Austal is the vessel designer and builder for the General Dynamics team which is one of two consortiums selected for the final design phase of the US Navy's LCS project.

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Case Studies - Mark Ellis Marine Design

Workboats

Maxsurf user since 1987, Mark Ellis Marine Design uses Maxsurf for design and consultancy tasks in a wide range of naval applications.

Case Studies - Frank Mulder

Super yachts

One of Europes leading designers, Frank Mulder models hull and superstructure using Maxsurf and exports directly to full size 3D NC cutting.

Case Studies Maxsurf and Navy Applications

Maxsurf has been used by major defence organizations, including US Navy Bath Iron Works Australian Department of Defence Austal Ships Tenix ADI Strategic Marine

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