Program description Version 18 April 2024

Course objectives
From FE model preparation and verification, to loading, hydrostatic equilibrium, to structural solution and limit-state evaluation

By the end of the course, participants are able to:
– Prepare & check a strake-based Finite-Element model
– Apply marine & tank loads
– Assess structural response: stresses & limit-states

Syllabus
– Modeling environment and GUI
– Modeling, element types
– Rhino geometry import
– Integrity checks
– Groups, tanks, loading the model
– Nastran, NAPA, GHS  interfaces
– Hydrostatic balance and inertia relief
– Basic analysis: deformation & stresses
– Basic analysis: limit state evaluation
– Fine mesh analysis
– Introduction to MAESTRO-WAVE

Software of reference: MAESTRO Marine.
Course venue / delivery mode: live web sessions. A minimum of 2 registered attendees is required to maintain the course.
Duration : 4 x 3.5 hours, total 14 hours

Prerequisites :
– Notions of hydrostatics and naval architecture, software installation
– Participants provide their own PC. Software training licenses are included in the training cost. NDAR will check correct software installation prior to course commencement.

Teaching Method:
Course content is 20% theoretical / 80% practical. Participants are invited to practice “hands-on”, through exercises and guidance by the instructor.

Evaluation Method:
The training course in non-certifying. The instructor monitors the participants’ progress via an evaluation table.

Instructor: Stéphane Dardel, Naval Architect
Course Language : English (French and Italian supported)

Persons with disabilities : please contact ndar@ndar.com if your situation requires special attention

Cost:  1,500€ (exc.VAT) per participant. Training software licenses included.
A minimum of 2 registered attendees is required to maintain the course.

Next Dates: To be further announced

Registration: please contact us at ndar@ndar.com
Registration deadline: 8 days prior to course commencement