RAPID: A Rational Automated Package for Integrated Design. User Guide

摘要

The project develops an integrated system for technical preliminary ship design, ship cost estimating, and shipping project economic validation using multiple-objective goal programming techniques to optimize design variables simultaneously, resulting in improved technical design achieved in less time and with less labor than traditional methods. Information produced includes: principal dimensions, linear ratios, form coefficients, powering calculation, hydrostatics, sectional area, freeboard calculation, stability analysis, longitudinal strength calculation, and weight estimates. A first level ship cost estimate is produced based on major weight groups. Pro forma financial statements produced include income statement, loan repayment, operating costs, cash flow analysis, system productivity, and profitability. RAPID runs on a VAX 11-780. Interface programs are available for IBM or compatible microcomputers for remote access.