A concept of preliminary design for mid-size superyachts is explored. First, the profile of a superyacht is interactively designed with the help of freeform curve functionality and graphical user interface (GUI) based interaction. The hull form is then constructed using major characteristic curves such as design waterline, deck sideline, and sections in addition to the predefined profile curve. After exterior hull modeling is done, the arrangement of significant interior spaces of all decks is carried out. A genetic algorithm is exploited to find a space arrangement by considering space fitness values, space proximity, and stairs connectivity of relevant spaces. A goal of the paper is to offer a step-by-step procedure for superyacht design from scratch or when initial information is not sufficient for complete design. For this purpose, a GUI based superyacht design system is developed. This design approach is expected to help users interactively design mid-size superyachts.


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    Title :

    An approach to computerized preliminary design procedure of mid-size superyachts from hull modeling to interior space arrangement


    Contributors:
    Jong-Ho Nam (author) / Dong-Ham Kim (author) / Ho Jin Lee (author)


    Publication date :

    2010




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown