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Initial Design
2. Basic Design
The right shipbuilding CAD/CAM System
3. Hull Structure
4. Machinery & Outfitting
5. Electrical Design

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6. Drafting & Mechanical CAD
7. FORAN-PLM Advanced Integration

Basic Design
8. Virtual Reality
9. Change & Access Control

Innovative approach in FORAN for the

FORAN Basic Design is a solution for the preliminary
definition of an early ship 3D model to generate
definition of a ship 3D model with the aim of obtaining the
the required outputs for class approval reports and drawings for the approval of class societies.
FORAN addresses the basic design through its 3D powerful
modelling environment, which supports a quick definition of
the structural and outfitting elements in 3D, in terms of global
geometry, attributes and scantling, in an extremely efficient
manner. The structure model is topological, so changes
introduced are automatically propagated to connected
structures and to drawings. Weight calculations and gross
material estimations are very useful at this stage.

Class drawings are generated automatically from the 3D

model, using the FORAN drafting tools, having the advantage
of the regeneration after changes in the model.

One of the key aspects of having a 3D model at this stage

is the possibility to export it to FEM analysis, by means of
an automatic idealization tool in FORAN that provides bi-
directional communication with any FEM suite.

FORAN provides a powerful tool for the definition of intelligent

P&I and single wire (electrical) diagrams, allowing quick
outfitting and machinery layouts.

The transition to the detail design is smooth, as the model can

be progressively broken down and detailed.
2. Basic Design

Structure Basic Design FEM Export

Surface Model FORAN structure model
is created in true shape.
FORAN Initial Design tools provides a powerful set Plate and profile elements
of tools for the hull forms definition or can import are rendered as BREP
them from any third party software. solids including thickness,
Key features: openings, end cuts and
other details automatically
• Modification of existing hull forms, using typical introduced by the FORAN
marine transformation methods modelling tools.
• Modification of hull forms from curves, keeping For global FEM analysis,
boundary conditions FORAN provides an
• Pattern based definition of decks and parametric Internal Structure idealization tool that
definition of bulkheads (planar, corrugated and simplifies the structure model removing thickness
extruded) FORAN provides tools for defining planar, multi- and non-relevant details, and then applies the
planar or corrugated structures. In many cases, necessary stretch or shrink to the elements to
• Topological relations between surfaces bulkheads, floors, web frames and beams, ensure that contacts and connections are kept.
stringers, and other structural elements can be
Hulls and Decks Structure
easily defined just with one click on a sequence of FORAN divides all plate and profile elements
At basic design stage, shell and deck plates intersection lines, automatically provided on each at any contact and intersection. The result is a
can be modelled as areas of common grade and working section. The smart or topological copy is collection of connected elementary surfaces,
scantling, limited by any 3D curve on the surface of special interest at basic design. exported in IGES or STEP formats, which can be
(butts, seams, knuckles, etc.). These areas can be easily meshed in most pre-processors.
divided and detailed if the design progresses.
The scantling and grade of each element is exported
FORAN can insert sets of longitudinal stiffeners on too. Many FEM pre-processors in the market include
each surface, from end to end, and chop them at functions for reading the FORAN FEM XML files. It
the points of change of scantling. As in the case of is also possible to configure the colour codification
plates, stiffeners can be later detailed and split at according to the scantling of the parts.
block or part limits.
In addition to the global ship analysis, where the
Openings can be defined projecting any 2D simplification of the model is mandatory, the
geometry on the surface. FORAN provides clipping
detailed model can be directly used for local and
of all the plates and stiffeners affected by the
fatigue analysis. Export to STEP, IGES, JT and
opening. Small openings can be included, and
filtered out when exporting the model to FEM. other standard formats are available.
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Class Drawings Outfitting Basic Design Machinery and Outfitting Layouts

The FORAN drafting environment provides tools P&I diagrams Outfitting and machinery layouts can be defined
to create structure class drawings from the 3D in the FORAN general arrangement tool, allowing
model, in traditional structure 2D style, and to FORAN provides a smart 2D generator for piping, the ship configuration at the early stages of
update drawings after changes in the model. It instrumentation and electrical schematics. the project. This application follows the FORAN
is DXF compatible. Some remarkable features Equipment, pipes and other elements on model-to-drawing approach, but provides also a
are the smart labelling, that symbols can be the diagram are transparently assigned with 2D drafting environment, DXF compatible, that
automatically inserted at drawing generation and technological data and attributes from the includes functions for placing and modifying
changes in the 3D model can be propagated to machinery and outfitting libraries on the database. equipment on the ship views. The 3D model is
each drawing upon automatically updated when the 2D is modified.
Key features:
user request.
• Full 2D editor, DXF compatible Weight and materials estimate
• Bidirectional integration with the 3D model FORAN provides accurate weight calculation
of all parts included in the 3D model. The parts
• Connection consistency between equipment or
are considered with true shapes, including
fittings symbols and distributors
thickness, actual scantlings, openings, lengths
• Automatic assignment and on-line edition of and diameters, with the maturity level present in
properties to elements the model. The 3D model can produce material
estimates in terms of tons of steel, areas of plate
• Automatic part lists generation
for each thickness and grade, total length for each
• Management of multi-sheet diagrams profile section, material and scantling, number
and type of fittings, pipes and equipment.
2. Basic Design
The right shipbuilding CAD/CAM System
FDEFIN

Standards definition

FORAN Basic Design Benefits

FNORM FSYSD
• Efficient tool for the early definition of the structure
•Norms definition •P&I diagrams model in 3D
•Material catalogue •Single-wire diagrams
• Automatic generation of class drawings
• Smart export to FEM tools in standard formats, with an
idealization capability to avoid unnecessary data for the
FSURF FHULL FGA/FPIPE analysis
• Intelligent definition of P&I and single wire diagrams
Hull Forms file Early definition of Early position connected to the 3D model
the 3D model of of the 3D main
structure equipment • Early position of machinery and equipment layout
• Automatic regeneration of class drawings after changes
in the model
• Smooth transition to detail design and production stage
• Considerable reductions of the man hours with the
combination of FORAN and pre-processor meshing.
• Weights and materials estimate

D A T A B A S E

Reports
All reports in FORAN are generated in a single application
with powerful capabilities and user-friendly interface. The
outputs can be easily generated and update after changes.
FREPD/FREPG FEM LINK FDESIGN

Report generation Idealization of the Automatic generation

structure model of drawings & regeneration

Reports 3D Model suitable Class drawings and www.foransystem.com

for FEM analysis weights estimation www.sener-group.com