MSC Software Corporation

Overview:
The German classification society Germanischer Lloyd is using MSC Patran as the foundation for their industry-specific solution GL/ShipModel. Through customization based on the MSC Patran pre-processor, GL/ShipModel enables pattern-based semi-automatic modeling of ship structures while taking into account specific shipbuilding modeling needs. Tailored to the shipbuilding engineering process flow, the program's functionality is saving time-up to 30%-and cost, and increasing quality. VPD tools from MSC Software are helping Germanischer Lloyd meet safety requirements, and tight schedules while maintaining acceptable profit margins.Scenarios such as hurricanes and other extreme weather situations are codified in technical regulations and considered in the design and construction of a vessel.MSC Patran from MSC Software was used as a foundation for the targeted solution, providing both a high basic functionality and, with its open architecture, the best conditions for GL’s plans. The result is a system that offers scheme/pattern-based semi-automatic modeling of ship structures while taking into account specific shipbuilding modeling needs.