RulesCalc

Improving the efficiency of the design process

RulesCalc version 3.1 issued in July 2005 contains the following features in addition to those in version 3:

• implementation of the Common Tanker Rules Draft 2 including: transverse structures; tank sloshing assessment; slot connections; advanced buckling assessment; and hull girder strength assessment
• multi-section calculation tools to allow assessment of global strength, required scantlings, local buckling requirements and stiffener end connection Fatigue requirements along the parallel mid-body section
• Lloyd's Register Rules updates for 2004-5 including Finnish Swedish Ice class rules; and Rudders and Stern Frames.

New features for version 3

RulesCalc version 3 contains several new features including:

• implementation of Common Tanker parametric Rules based on net thickness
• improved functionality, encompassing working with slots, end connections, welds, taper requirements and corrugated bulkheads
• automatic link to Rulefinder providing easy access to the Rules (subset provided as part of the software package)
• a comprehensive set of slot and end connection resources
• stiffener profile resources extended to include L2 and L3 Stiffener types
• multiple function types allowing you to apply different rule requirements for strakes within a panel
• Whats this? functionality for each field value in RulesCalc to help ensure you input the correct data
• the ability to configure you working environment and use multiple monitors with configurable views
• enhanced functionality in transverse section view, including construction lines, new spline panels, enhanced trim/extend and better control of snap to functions.