Author(s)

T. Jastrzebski & Z. Sekulski

Abstract

The parametric calculations are applied for the hull structure weight optimisation of three models of inland vessels with restricted main dimensions. The general assumptions of the ship model topology and material are described at first. Then an algorithm and a new computer code developed for the purpose of the study are presented The results of parametric calculations of mass of hull structure dependant on the geometrical data and material strength are performed. The conclusions from the study for design complete the paper. 1 Introduction The hull structure weight optimisation is one of the main design criteria also in the case of inland vessels especially when the main ship dimensions are restricted due to the specified water way limits. A most commonly

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