Purpose

With the background, outlined above, the purpose of Planar Hull Modelling is summed up as follows:

A. In the design phase:

• Establish an early numerical model of the design.

• Develop the design (classification) drawings, based on pictures, derived from the model.

• Use the model information as the basis for different early activities, for example, preliminary weight calculations, preliminary material ordering,

B. In the detail phase:

• Further refine the model, breaking down the early model into production units and adding detailed information.

• Develop working drawings from the detailed model.

• Use the model as a basis for different units of production information.

Planar Hull Modelling establishes the early design model but also allows the continuous refinement and detailing of this information that is performed in the detailed design process.

Planar Hull Modelling does not include any modules for strength calculations. Classification rules are built into the system only to a restricted extent and are concentrated to micro standards.

The use of Imperial units is implemented.