IN THE SPOTLIGHT: ABS Releases the New Version of Shaft Alignment Software
Accounting for hull deflections in the shaft alignment design is deemed an essential task. Conventionally, hull deflections are obtained conducting structural analysis based on Finite Element (FE) modeling of the ship structures with consideration of different vessel loading condition. This is a time consuming and labor intensive task, requiring advanced engineering skills. However, even when skilled engineers are employed, due to complexity of the FE based modeling around the shafting train, the deviation in the outcome of the FE calculations can be substantial