Getting Started Guide

RulesCalc 2014

Lloyd’s Register

Version 1.0
July 2014

Report by:
MTES – Rules and Procedures Software Team
Contents
1 Introduction 9
Using RulesCalc 9
Understanding RulesCalc 9
Aims and Audience 9
Document Conventions 10
Software Conventions 11
2 Installing RulesCalc 13
RulesCalc Minimum System Requirements 13
To download RulesCalc 13
To start RulesCalc 16
Carrying out the Security Registration 17
To request a Licence 17
To manually request a Licence 18
To activate a Licence 18
3 Using the Lloyd's Register Update Manager 21
About the Lloyd's Register Update Manager 21
Where to find the Lloyd's Register Update Manager 21
To open the Lloyd's Register Update Manager 21
Checking for updates 22
To check for updates 22
Configuring Lloyd's Register Update Manager 24
To configure Lloyd's Register Update Settings 24
Rewinding updates 25
To rewind updates 25
4 Getting Started with RulesCalc 27
To open a project file 27
The RulesCalc workspace 27
Project Explorer view 28
Project Explorer structure 29
Parents and Children 29
Antecedents and Dependants 30
To open the Project Explorer view 30
History view 31
To view the History 31
Graphic view 31
Transverse Section View 31
To view a Transverse Section 32

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To view the Longitudinal Section View 33
Framing View 34
To view the Framing View 34
Transverse Bulkhead View 35
To view the Transverse Bulkhead View 35
Schematic View 35
To view the Schematic View 35
Properties view 36
Properties tables 36
Viewing a Properties table 36
Editing a calculated value in a Properties table 37
Returning to a calculated value in a Properties table 39
To Fix Columns in the Properties table 40
To Fix Rows in the Properties table 41
Inserting rows in a Properties table 41
Inserting columns in a Properties table 41
Duplicating rows in a Properties table 42
Duplicating columns in a Properties table 42
Setting Property table options 42
Formatting in Properties tables 43
Collapsing and expanding sub-sections in a Properties table 44
Properties view filters 44
To filter Properties 44
Property Details view 44
Intermediate Calculations page 45
To view the Intermediate Calculations 45
Relationships page 47
To view Relationships 47
Notes page 49
To attach a Note to a Properties field 49
To attach a Note to a Project Explorer view item 50
To format a Note 51
To delete a Note 52
5 Controlling the view arrangement 53
RulesCalc toolbars 53
To customise toolbars 53
To hide toolbars 55
Changing the Appearance 55

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Resizing views 55
To resize views 55
Organising the Project Explorer view 56
To rename Project Explorer view items 56
To move items up the Project Explorer 56
To move items down the Project Explorer 56
To delete items from the Project Explorer 56
RulesCalc and Project files 57
6 Getting Help 59
What's This Help 59
To view the What's This Help 59
Using the online RulesCalc User Guide 60
To view the online User Guide contents 60
To search the online User Guide using key words 61
Using the Rules 63
To search the Rules using Text search 63
To search the Rules using a Rule Reference 65
To view the Rules for a specific item 66
7 Creating a project with the RulesCalc Start Wizard 69
Working with RulesCalc projects 69
Using the RulesCalc Start Wizard 69
Entering mandatory data 69
To start the RulesCalc Start Wizard 69
RulesCalc Start Wizard - Navigation panel 70
To enter Basic Details 71
To enter Ship Geometry details 74
To enter Frame Spacing details 75
To enter Cargo Bulkheads details 76
To enter Structural Arrangement and Loading details 77
To select the Hull Type 78
To enter Hull Configuration data 80
To enter Hatch Coamings details 82
To enter Girder and Stringer details 82
To select Materials 83
To enter Strake information 84
To select Profiles 85
To enter Stiffener Group information 87
To enter Panel Options 88

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To choose units for a project 88
Reviewing data entered in the RulesCalc Start Wizard 90
To review data entered in the RulesCalc Start Wizard 90
8 Saving Projects and Closing RulesCalc 93
To save your project file for the first time 93
Using Auto Recovery 94
To change the Auto Recovery frequency 94
To recover project files 95
To close projects and RulesCalc 96
9 Entering data in the Details branch 97
To enter data for a new project in the Details branch 97
Basic Data 97
To enter Basic Data 97
Ship Particulars 101
To enter Ship Particulars 101
To enter Dredging Particulars 102
To enter Load Line Data 104
Classification Data 105
To enter Classification Data 105
Structural Arrangement Data 109
To enter Structural Arrangement data 109
Bulkhead Requirements data 111
To enter Bulkhead Requirements data 111
Transverse Bulkheads data 112
Frame Spacing 112
To enter Frame Spacing details 112
Equipment data 115
To enter Equipment data 116
To enter Windlass data 118
10 Modelling in RulesCalc 119
Methodology 119
Calculations 120
11 Using Resources 121
Materials and Profiles Library 121
Locked Items 121
Duplicate Library Items 121
To select items from the Library 121
To deselect items from the Library 123

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Viewing Materials and Profiles 124
To view Materials 124
To view all Materials used in a transverse section 125
To view Profiles 126
Defining custom Materials and Profiles 128
Defining a new Material 128
To define a new Material 128
To duplicate a Material 128
To define a new Profile 130
To modify Profile dimensions in the Graphic view 133
Stiffener Search Tool 134
To use the Stiffener Search Tool 134
Corrugation Profiles 136
To define a Corrugation Profile 136
Defining an Assembled Corrugation 137
To define an Assembled Corrugation 138
Defining End Connections 139
Arrangement of a typical End Connection 140
To define an Assembled Corrugation 141
Extended Bracket with soft nose 142
Extended bracket with soft toe 143
Straight bracket (with regular or soft heel) 144
To define a Bracket Profile 144
To define an Asymmetrical Straight Bracket 145
To define a Tripping Bracket with a Soft Heel 147
To define a Flat Bar Stiffener with a Radiused Bracket 149
To define a Web Stiffener with a Soft Toe 153
To define stiffener end brackets (General Cargo Ships) 156
Assigning End Connections to Stiffeners 157
To assign End Connections to Stiffener Groups 157
Defining Slot Connections and assigning them to Stiffeners 159
To define a Slot Connection 159
Creating a Resource Project Library 161
To export resources 161
To import resources 162
Appendix A - RulesCalc toolbars 164
Calculation Control toolbar 164
Format Notes toolbar 165

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Grid Array toolbar 167
Grid Properties toolbar 168
Intermediate Calculations toolbar 169
Library toolbar 170
Midship Editor toolbar 171
Section Curve toolbar 172
Section View toolbar 173
Selection and Drawing toolbar 174
Standard toolbar 176
Standard Notes toolbar 177
Tree toolbar 178
User Defined Curves toolbar 179
3D View Options toolbar 180
Appendix B - Icons and symbols 182
Tree icons 182
Panel and details symbols 182
Intermediate Calculations symbols 184
Filter option symbols 184
Appendix C - Messages and Indicators 186
Calculation Error messages 186
Status bar indicator 186
Appendix D - Hull Configurations 187
Configuration A 188
Configuration B 189
Configuration C 190
Configuration D 191
Configuration E 192
Configuration F 193
Configuration G - no Bilge Box 194
Configuration G - with Bilge Box 195
Configuration H 196
Configuration I 197
Help and Support Services 198
12 Index 201

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1 Introduction

Using RulesCalc
It is assumed that you will be familiar with Microsoft Windows® applications and able to use the
typical processes employed in Windows products. In particular you should be comfortable using the
usual navigation facilities to move around the workspace, using your mouse or the keyboard, and
know how to use the Menu Bar to access the usual File, Window and Help options.
Familiarity with Windows Explorer, and how to expand and collapse branches of the Explorer Tree
structure, is also fundamental to the way in which RulesCalc works.

Understanding RulesCalc
RulesCalc is a fresh approach to ship design assessment that provides significant savings in design
time and cost.
Using RulesCalc, you can integrate the assessment within the design phase. This means that you
will increase the efficiency of your design process and significantly reduce your workload.
RulesCalc enables you to do the following:
 Verify Rules compliance
 Track down Rule failures
 Rapidly identify areas of concern and the design modifications that might be required
You can use RulesCalc as a standalone system or in conjunction with other design software
packages, including Napa, Tribon and Lloyd's Register ShipRight SDA.
RulesCalc represents a major advance in design assessment systems because it integrates
classification into your design process.

Aims and Audience

The main aim of this User Guide is to provide step-by-step guidance in using RulesCalc. You will
find all the information you need, from a guided tour of the application, to a detailed description of
each step. The information provided includes:
 hands-on experience
 tutorial examples
 hints and tips
 screenshots
This guide provides the information you need to quickly gain confidence in using RulesCalc to
ensure that your design meets the requirements of the Rules and Regulations for the Classification
of Ships.
We hope you enjoy reading your way through this guide - but please try to work through the
examples using RulesCalc itself.
Remember that doing is the easiest way to learn - and you will soon find RulesCalc to be the most
effective tool to ensure Rules compliance from the start of the design process to the point where
plans are submitted for approval.
Our intention is that you should be able to use this guide to quickly and easily find out how to do
something in RulesCalc and then go and do it. This User Guide does not cover marine engineering,
IACS Common Structural Rules or the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships.

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Document Conventions
The following standard conventions are used in this document:

Symbol What it highlights

Hints and tips

Where to go for help

Important information

Critical information

Mouse Action
Click Use the primary mouse button. Normally this will be the left button unless you
have chosen to switch your mouse to left-hand mode.
Double-click Click twice in quick succession on the item you wish to open.
Right-click Click the right-hand mouse button if using the standard mouse set-up. If you
have chosen to switch your mouse to left-hand mode use the left-hand mouse
button.
Drag Hold down the primary mouse button and move the mouse so that the selected
item moves to another position in the window. Release the mouse button to
complete the move.
Highlight Select text using the mouse or press shift and use the keyboard arrows.
Hover Move the mouse so that the cursor rests over a specific item.

The following icons are used in this document:

Icon Description
LR Sections that apply to the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships only.
Information that is specific to Bulk Carriers.

Information that is specific to Container Ships.

Information that is specific to Double Hull Oil Tankers.

Information that is specific to General Cargo Carriers.

Information that is specific to Offshore supply Ships.

Information that is specific to Ore Carriers.

Information that is specific to Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries.

Information that is specific to Single Hull Oil Tanker.

Information that is specific to Tugs.

Information that is specific to Passenger Ships.

Information that is specific to Ferries.

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Software Conventions
The following standard conventions are used by RulesCalc.
RulesCalc uses colour coding and text formatting extensively in order to identify features of
significance or concern.
For example, the text style and font colour of a value displayed in the RulesCalc Properties table
identify the significance of the value. Different colours identify different cargo types. Colour
shading or cross-hatching identify the different types of space defined in the hull form.

Style Description
Black text - User-entered values, and label text such as row names and column
headings, are displayed in black.
Grey text - Calculated values that can be overridden are displayed in grey, with a
small red square or 'flag' in the bottom left-hand corner of the cell.
Blue text - Calculated values that have been overridden are displayed in blue. You
can return to the calculated value by deleting your new value and pressing the Enter
key or clicking in a different cell.
Italic text - Calculated values that cannot be edited in the current Properties table.

Red text - Items with an error condition. This might be where user -entered values to
not meet required values for that property.

Notes can be added to an item to provide explanation or clarification. In this case a

small blue 'flag' is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the cell.

Red border - Values in the cell are currently being calculated.

Contents type are also defined by colour:

Different patterns of cross-hatch colour shading are used to identify non-connected spaces
containing the same type of content.

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2 Installing RulesCalc
RulesCalc is fully 32-bit compatible and is designed to run on machines which use the operating
systems MS-Windows® 2000, XP, XP Pro, Vista or 7.

RulesCalc Minimum System Requirements

The performance of RulesCalc benefits from fast, powerful computer hardware. A minimum
specification for the system is shown in the table below. However, you are recommended to use
the most powerful system available to you.
The RulesCalc system requirements are based on the requirements of the supporting Lloyd's
Register applications.

Component Requirements
Computer 2.2GHz processor (C2D-Pentium 4 or faster recommended).
Windows® Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2.
To download MS XML 6.0 and .NET Framework 1.1 go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business Edition.
Microsoft® Windows® 7.
Memory 2GB of RAM (4 GB recommended).
Disk space 200MB of available hard-disk space for installation.
Display 1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended).
Internet connection required for Online updates.

Note that system file MDAC2.5 should already be installed on your PC. If for some reason the file
is missing, it can be obtained from http://www.microsoft.com.

To download RulesCalc

1. Go to http://lr.org/marine-software.

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The following screen is displayed.

2. From the navigation panel, select RulesCalc.

The following window is displayed.

3. From the displayed link on the RulesCalc page, click Download.

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The following window is displayed.

4. Click Run to install RulesCalc.

The RulesCalc Setup screen is displayed.

5. Click Next.
The following window is displayed.

6. Click the checkbox, I accept the terms of this Licence Agreement.

7. Click Install.

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The following window is displayed.

When the installation is complete the following window is displayed.

8. Click Finish.

To start RulesCalc

1. To start RulesCalc, do one of the following:

 On the desktop, click the RulesCalc icon, .

 From the Start menu, select All Programs > RulesCalc.
2. If you installed RulesCalc in another folder, select RulesCalc from the installation folder.

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The following window is displayed.

Carrying out the Security Registration

To use RulesCalc, a Licence is required from [email protected]. This Licence protects the software
from unauthorised use.

To request a Licence

1. On the Licensing window, complete the data.

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Fields marked * are mandatory, the Email Request button will not be activated until all required
fields are completed.

2. Click Email Request.

An e-mail window is opened and a message generated to the support team requesting a
licence for the software.
3. Click Send.
The support team will respond with a Licence via e-mail.

The Licence is computer specific. If the RulesCalc installation is moved to a different computer a
new Licence key will need to be requested to use RulesCalc.

To manually request a Licence

1. In the Licensing window, enter the data.

2. Click Save Request.
3. Select the location to save the file.
4. Generate an e-mail to [email protected] and attach the saved file.

To activate a Licence

1. Save the Licence file sent by the support team.

2. Open RulesCalc.
3. On the Licensing window, click Activate Licence.

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4. Locate the Licence file previously saved.

The following window is displayed.

5. Select and open the Licence file.

The software is now registered.

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3 Using the Lloyd's Register Update Manager

About the Lloyd's Register Update Manager

The Lloyd's Register Update Manager allows you to receive the latest RulesCalc updates made
available by Lloyd's Register.
The update service is a common component which is applicable to the following Lloyd's Register
software applications:
 RulesCalc
 DIME
 ShipRight SDA
 NSR
 SSC
 MachineryCalc
The update service launches the same component for each of these applications.

If you are an internal Lloyd's Register user, the Update Manager is unavailable, and the Automatic
Update menu items are greyed out, your installation will be updated via separate Lloyd's Register
update mechanisms.

Where to find the Lloyd's Register Update Manager

In RulesCalc, you can access the Lloyd's Register Update Manager in two places.

If you... Use the...

have RulesCalc open RulesCalc menu.
do not have RulesCalc open Microsoft® Start menu.

To open the Lloyd's Register Update Manager

1. Do one of the following:

 From the Microsoft® Start menu, select All Programs > Lloyd's Register > Update Service.
The Update Service options are displayed.

 From the RulesCalc menu, select Help > Updates.

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The Update Service options are displayed.

2. Select the required option.

Item Description
Check for updates Allows you to check for RulesCalc updates.
Configure updates Allows you to configure the Update Manager, for example to enable/clear
automatic updates and update settings.
Rewind updates Allows you to uninstall the most recent versions of the files in the update
and replace them with the previous version.
Uninstall Update Service Allows you to uninstall the Update Manager.

Checking for updates

To check for updates

1. From the Update Service menu, select Check for updates.

When selected, the Check for updates option requires RulesCalc to close and re-start, therefore
you should save any open projects before you start.

If... Then...
Updates are not available An explanatory message is displayed.

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If... Then...
Updates are available The Check for updates window is displayed.

The Update Manager links to the Lloyd's Register website and

compares the current installation with the latest installation
available on the server.
The changes available for update are displayed. You can select
which updates to process.
Do one of the following:
 Click OK to start the update, and follow the steps in the rest
of this procedure.
 Click Cancel to terminate the operation.
You have specified the incorrect An explanatory message is displayed.
server, or the specified server is
unavailable

Follow the steps in To configure Lloyd's Register Update Settings

on page 24 to update the server location.

If you are using the Update Manager from within RulesCalc, when you click OK, a window is
displayed alerting you that the application will be closed.

2. Click OK to continue.

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RulesCalc closes. After a short delay the progress of the update is displayed when you hover
the mouse over the taskbar notification area.

When the update is complete, a message is displayed in the taskbar, and you can restart
RulesCalc.

3. Open RulesCalc.
The updated version of RulesCalc is displayed, and available for your use.

Configuring Lloyd's Register Update Manager

Lloyd's Register Update Manager provides the following configuration options:
 Change Lloyd's Register Update Manager settings
 Deselect Lloyd's Register Update Manager
 Amend Web Site Address
 Specify the BackUp Directory
 Amend the Update Period

To configure Lloyd's Register Update Settings

1. From the Tools menu, select Configure updates.

The Lloyd's Register Update Manager - Configure updates window is displayed.

Item Description
Application Settings
Application Provides a list of applications that can be updated.

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Item Description
Web site address Allows you to change the location of the Lloyd's Register web site.
The location of the Lloyd's Register webspace is pre-populated
(http://sds.updates.lr.org).
If a change is required, you will be alerted via e-mail or readme file
supplied with the installation. If an incorrect address is entered, and the
update process is activated, then a window showing an error message is
received.

Update settings
Check for updates at The Yes radio button is selected by default as RulesCalc is configured to
startup? check for updates automatically.
Select the No radio button, if this automatic function is not required.
Update period Specifies the number of days that will elapse between automatic updates.
When Enable automatic update is enabled, this specifies the number of
days which will elapse before the update service attempts to update
following a re-start of RulesCalc.
Backup directory The BackUp Directory is a hard disk location where temporary files are
stored during the update process.
In the event of a problem with the update, RulesCalc allows you to restore
the original files from this location.

Rewinding updates
If, for some reason, you wish to remove an update you have installed, the Update Manager allows
you to rewind the update. The rewind function uninstalls the most recent versions of the file/files
in the update and replaces them with previous versions.

To rewind updates

1. From the Tools menu select Rewind updates.

The Lloyd's Register Update Manager window is displayed.

If... Then...
no updates have been An explanatory message is displayed.
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If... Then...
updates have been The Lloyd's Register Update Manager - Rewind updates window is
installed displayed.

Do one of the following:

 Click Rewind to rewind the updates, and follow the steps in the rest
of this procedure.
 Click Cancel to terminate the operation.

If you are in an application requiring update, when you click Rewind a window is displayed
asking you to close the application and save any unsaved work.

2. Click OK.
RulesCalc closes. After a short delay the progress of the update is displayed when you hover
the mouse over the taskbar notification area, . When the update is complete, a message is
displayed in the taskbar, and you can restart RulesCalc.

3. Restart RulesCalc.

You can only rewind one update at a time. If you need to return to an even earlier version you
must run Rewind updates as many times as necessary.

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4 Getting Started with RulesCalc

Unless otherwise stated, the topics in this User Guide use the project file Example Tanker.Shp.

To open a project file

1. Open RulesCalc.
The initial screen is displayed. Most of the toolbar buttons are greyed out because they are
enabled only when you have a project file open.
2. To open a project folder, do one of the following:
 From the File menu, select Open.

 On the Standard toolbar, click the Open button, .

The Open window is displayed.

The default installation route to RulesCalc is: C:\Program Files\Lloyd's Register\RulesCalc July
2014.0.
If you have problems locating your RulesCalc project files from the Open window, ask your
support team for the correct path. They may have installed RulesCalc into a different folder from
the default setup.
If you are familiar with Windows applications, you should be able to find your RulesCalc projects
by using the Look in: function to access Windows Explorer and locate the appropriate folder.
3. In the Open window, navigate to the required folder.

In the Examples folder, there are a number of example projects that you can explore at your
leisure.
4. To open a project file, do one of the following:
 Select the required project file and click Open.
 Double-click the project file.
The workspace opens, displaying the default layout.

The RulesCalc workspace

When RulesCalc is first installed, the workspace is displayed with the default layout. The
workspace is divided into four panes which each present different views of your project so that you
can analyse the design more easily:
 Project Explorer view
 Graphic view
 Properties view
 Property Details view
If required you can resize the window panes and rearrange the toolbars so that the screen is suited
to your own particular style of working.

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RulesCalc is very flexible and you will find that there are often several ways to accomplish your
objectives. You can use whichever method suits you best, but you will benefit from taking an
organised approach to your task. Elements of 'best practice' will be considered a little later when
you have a clearer idea of how RulesCalc works.
The Project Explorer, Graphic, Properties and Property Details views have context-sensitive tabs that
can be selected to display additional information. The views also display context sensitive toolbars,
providing tools to use in the respective views. These are described in more detail in the relevant
procedures.

Project Explorer view

When you open an existing project, or start a new project, the Project Explorer view displays the
items that make up the project. You can expand the Project Explorer hierarchy to show the various
branches that make up the Tree.
To access data relevant to specific elements of the vessel design, do one of the following:
 Expand the folders
 Select a folder to open the branch

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Project Explorer structure

In RulesCalc, the Project Explorer view has the following structure.

The Project Explorer branches perform the following functions:

Item Description
Details Contains items which describe the basic details of the project. The required
items are created in this branch by the RulesCalc Start Wizard. This branch
also contains calculations for the equipment requirements.

Materials Lists the materials used in the project.

Profiles Lists the stiffener profiles for steel, aluminium and/or composites used in the
project.
Slots Lists the slots defined for the project.
End Connections Lists the end connections defined for the project.
Loadings Contains items which describe the different loading conditions for which the
craft is to be assessed. As many loading conditions as required may be
defined. RulesCalc will always choose the most severe conditions for each
structural item being assessed.
Transverse Sections Allows you to define midship, or other, transverse sections.
Local Scantlings For Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, Local Scantlings
contains the following items:
 Bottom Structure
 Deck Structure
 Fore End Structure
 Aft End Structure (Rudders and Stern Frames)
 Bulkheads
 Special Features
Machinery Contains items which describe the machinery elements to be assessed.
This branch is only visible if you are applying the Rules and Regulations for
the Classification of Ships.

Parents and Children

The RulesCalc Project Explorer view uses the analogy of a family tree in which there are parent
branches or folders and sub-branches or sub-folders that are children of the parent.
In RulesCalc, sub-folders are usually described as children because they depend on the parent
folder. Similarly, parents may have ancestors or antecedents that provide some of the essential
data that enables them to complete a calculation.

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Antecedents and Dependants

Using the family tree analogy, RulesCalc uses the concept of antecedents and dependants when
referring to calculated results.
Frequently, when assessing compliance with the Rules, a calculation is dependant on the result of
another calculation that has been carried out previously. The earlier calculation is regarded as an
antecedent.
The antecedent may have many dependants. Each dependant uses results supplied through input
to the antecedent, or calculated as a result derived from data entered into the antecedent branch
of the Tree.
You will see this in action when you look at the intermediate calculations and relationships that are
displayed to enable you to keep track of the calculation processes. You can use these to identify
the source of data input errors or to locate design errors in the original specifications.

To open the Project Explorer view

1. Open the required project file.

This is the Project Explorer view as it appears when you first open a project file in RulesCalc.

2. To expand a branch of the Tree, do one of the following:

 Click the + symbol alongside the folder
 Select the folder to open the branch

A + symbol alongside a sub-folder indicates that the sub-folders contain more folders.

Various symbols such as check marks and crosses are displayed alongside items in the Project
Explorer view.
A detailed description of each symbol is given in Appendix B - Icons and symbols on page 182.

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History view
The History view displays a list of items associated with the current project file and provides the
following:
 A list of items appearing in the historical order they were opened
 The ability to retrace, in order, the steps followed from the time the project file was opened
 The ability to review or amend any item listed

To view the History

1. In the Project Explorer view, click the History tab.

The History view is displayed listing the items opened.

If no items are listed in the History view, then items have not been previously opened in the
Project Explorer view.

2. Select an item in the list to view or edit details in the Graphic, Property Details and Properties
views.
3. Click the Project Explorer tab to return to the Project Explorer view.

Graphic view
The Graphic view displays diagrams and graphs associated with the item that is currently selected in
the Project Explorer view. This information is presented in a variety of formats, including:
 scale diagrams representing views of transverse sections, structures or profiles
 illustrative diagrams
 graphs

Transverse Section View

The Transverse Section View displays a proportionally correct drawing of the selected transverse
section of the vessel, derived from data entered either via the RulesCalc Startup Wizard or
manually.
In the Transverse Section View you can:
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 view labels that describe the different elements of the structure

 draw construction lines and panels
 edit panels, strakes and stiffeners

To view a Transverse Section

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Transverse Sections branch and select the
required transverse section.

2. In the Graphic view, look at the Transverse Section View.

The maximum extent of the transverse section displayed in the Graphic view is indicated in white
on the rulers at the top and port side of the view.

Neutral horizontal and vertical axes are indicated by a blue dashed-dotted line, delimited by N and
A.
All coordinates for structures defined in the Transverse Section View are taken from the
centre of the keel.

The centreline, , is drawn at a value of Y = 0. For symmetrical sections, any panel lying entirely
on this line, or any global stiffener whose point of attachment is on this line, will only be included
in the calculation once.

Longitudinal Section View

The Longitudinal Section View displays a proportionally correct drawing of the longitudinal section
through the vessel. On the left-hand side of the diagram, the transverse section through the ship is
shown. On the right-hand side, a longitudinal view is displayed, in side and plan view. Each side
and plan view has its own vertical and horizontal scroll bars to navigate within the view.

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To view the Longitudinal Section View

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Transverse Sections branch and select the
required transverse section.

2. In the Graphic view, click the Longitudinal Section View tab.

3. In the Graphic view, look at the Longitudinal Section View.

The Longitudinal Section View has two panes:

 Transverse view
 Side view
The frame of the active pane is highlighted.
Structures within the Longitudinal Section View are displayed as follows:

Structure Line Orientation

Frame selected in Tree view vertical

Viewing Frame vertical

Frame vertical

Transverse Bulkhead vertical

Longitudinal Panel horizontal

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Framing View
The Framing View displays information about the transverse frames within the vessel's structure.

To view the Framing View

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Frame Spacing.

2. In the Graphic view, look at the Framing View.

3. In the Properties view, click the Framing system tab.

4. Compare the location of the frames in the Framing View with the data entered in the Framing
system table.

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Transverse Bulkhead View

The Transverse Bulkhead View displays information about the transverse bulkheads within the
vessel's structure.

To view the Transverse Bulkhead View

This section uses:

LNG Example.Shp.
1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Transverse Bulkheads.

2. In the Graphic view, the Transverse Bulkhead View is displayed.

3. In the Properties view, the Bulkhead Properties table is displayed.

Schematic View
The Schematic View allows the position of the Cargo Block within the vessel's structure.

To view the Schematic View

1. In the Tree view, select the Transverse Sections branch.

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2. In the Graphic view, look at the Schematic View.

3. In the Properties view, look at the Transverse Section Properties table.

4. Click the Reduction Factor Table tab.

5. Look at the Reduction Factor Table.

Properties view
The Properties view displays tables that list the dimensions and specifications of the item currently
selected in the Project Explorer view or Graphic view. If the selected item has no properties
associated with it, the Properties view is empty.

Properties tables
Properties are displayed in a grid format, in which you can edit current data or enter new data.
Depending on the selected item, you may be able to view more than one page of data in the
Properties view. The different pages are accessed by tabs at the bottom of the Properties view.
RulesCalc is a dynamic real-time system, the system recalculates the relevant values whenever you
make a change to the data. You can change user-defined values in tables or override calculated
values at any time. All dependent values are then recalculated when you press Enter, or move to a
different cell, after entering a new value.

Viewing a Properties table

1. To view a Properties table, do one of the following:

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 Expand the Tree and select the required item.

 In the Graphic view, select the required item.

In the Graphic view, selected items are highlighted in red.

2. In the Properties view, look at the Properties table.

Editing a calculated value in a Properties table

1. In the relevant Properties table, click the required cell to select it.

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A black border outlines the selected cell.

Values in red are calculated by RulesCalc. You can overwrite a value that has a red flag in the
bottom left-hand corner of the cell.
2. Highlight the entire entry.

3. Type in a new value to replace the calculated value.

4. To accept the new value and start the recalculation process, do one of the following:
 Press the Enter key.
 Click in a different cell.
 Press the keyboard Tab key.
 Press one of the up or down arrow keys.

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The value you entered is shown in blue, as you have overwritten a calculated value with a
user-defined value.

Take care to enter values in the appropriate units. The units for each item in the Properties table
are listed after the Property description.

Returning to a calculated value in a Properties table

1. To return to an original calculated value, click in the cell containing the overridden value.

2. Highlight the entire entry.

3. Press the Delete key to delete your overridden value.

4. To exit the cell, do one of the following:
 Press the Enter key.
 Click in a different cell.
 Press the keyboard Tab key.
 Press one of the up or down arrow keys.

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When RulesCalc has finished recalculating, the value in the cell returns to its previously
calculated value.

To Fix Columns in the Properties table

In the Properties table some of the grids displayed have numerous columns, sometimes too many
to view in their entirety in the Properties view pane. Scroll bars are used to view additional data.
Some of the grids have pre-fixed columns and these are defined by a blue line on the right-hand
side of the column. When the scroll bar is used to view additional data in the grid, the columns
move. Columns that are 'fixed' remain static however, so that the row content can remain visible
whilst the additional data is viewed. This is shown in the following example:

1. To fix a column, right-click in the column header.

2. From the menu, select Fix Column.
A blue line is displayed on the right-hand side of the column to indicate the column has been
fixed.

Right-click the column header to check if a column is fixed. The menu will display the following

option, .

To unfix a column, right-click in the column header, select the Fix Column option to remove the
tick.

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To Fix Rows in the Properties table

In the Properties table some of the grids displayed have a large number of rows, sometimes too
many to view in their entirety in the Properties view pane. Scroll bars are used to view additional
data.
When the scroll bar is used to view additional data in the grid, the rows move. Rows that are
'fixed' remain static however, so that the content can remain visible whilst the additional data is
viewed. This is shown in the following example:

1. To fix a row, right-click in the row header.

2. From the menu, select Fix Row.
A blue line is displayed beneath the row selected to indicate that row and any rows above,
have been fixed.

Right-click the row header to check if a row is fixed. The menu will display the following option,

To unfix a row, right-click in the row header, select the Fix Row option to remove the tick.

Inserting rows in a Properties table

1. To insert a row in a Properties table, first select a row in the table.

2. From the Grid Array toolbar, click the down arrow next to the Insert button, , and from
the menu, select whether additional rows are inserted after or before the selected row.

The new row is added to the table.

Inserting columns in a Properties table

1. To insert a column in a Properties table, first select a column in the table.

2. From the Grid Array toolbar, click the down arrow next to the Insert button, , and from
the menu, select whether additional columns are inserted after or before the selected column.

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The new column is added to the table.

Duplicating rows in a Properties table

1. To duplicate a row in a Properties table, first select the row in the table.

2. From the Grid Array toolbar, click the Duplicate button, .

The duplicated row is added to the table.

Duplicating columns in a Properties table

1. To duplicate a column in a Properties table, first select the column in the table.

2. From the Grid Array toolbar, click the Duplicate button, .

The duplicated column is added to the table.

Setting Property table options

1. In the Properties view, from the Grid Properties toolbar, set the Properties table options using
the following for reference:

Button Description
Zoom In - Zooms into the Properties table.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the Properties table.

Zoom Normal - Returns the Properties table to normal size.

Decimal Places - Click the down arrow and select the number of decimal places to be
displayed in the Properties table.
Grid lines - Click the down arrow and select the Grid lines to be displayed:

All lines - Displays both Vertical and Horizontal Grid lines.

Vertical - Displays only Vertical Grid lines.
Horizontal - Displays only Horizontal Grid lines.
None - Displays no Grid lines.

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Button Description
Tooltips - Click the down arrow and select the rule compliance option required.

% Rule - The Entered value meets x % of the Required value.

Rule Variance - The Entered value varies from the Required value by x.
% Rule Variance - The variance between the Entered and Required values is x % of the
Required value.
Filters - These restrict the fields displayed in the Properties tables. Click the down arrow to
display the Properties Filters menu.

Inputs - Fields for which you are able to input a value.

Outputs - Fields that display calculated values.
Required - All mandatory fields.
Defaults - Fields that still have their default values set.

Formatting in Properties tables

RulesCalc uses colour coding and text formatting in order to identify features of significance or
concern. The following table illustrates this.

Style Description
Black text - User-entered values, and label text such as row names and column
headings, are displayed in black.
Grey text - Calculated values that can be overridden are displayed in grey, with a
small red square or 'flag' in the bottom left-hand corner of the cell.
Blue text - Calculated values that have been overridden are displayed in blue. You
can return to the calculated value by deleting your new value and pressing the Enter
key or clicking in a different cell.
Italic text - Calculated values that cannot be edited in the current Properties table.

Red text - Items with an error condition.

Notes can be added to an item to provide explanation or clarification. In this case a

small blue 'flag' is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the cell.

Red border - Values in the cell are currently being calculated.

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Collapsing and expanding sub-sections in a Properties table

Some Properties tables contain a large number of items. In order to make them easier to work
with, these tables are divided into sub-sections. Each sub-section is displayed under a sub-heading,
shown in bold, with a or a symbol next to it.
 Click a sub-heading with a symbol to expand the sub-section and display the data under the
sub-heading.
 Click a sub-heading with a symbol to collapse the sub-section and display only the sub-
heading.

Properties view filters

The Properties view filters restrict the fields displayed in the tables in the Properties view. The
various filters have the following effects:

Filter Tables in the Properties view show:

Inputs Fields for which you are able to enter a value.
Outputs Fields that display calculated values.
Required All mandatory fields.
Defaults Fields that still have their default values set.

To filter Properties

1. To display the Property Filters menu, on the Grid Properties toolbar, click the down arrow on
the Filters button, .
2. From the Property Filters menu, select the required filter.
In this example the Inputs filter is selected.

3. In the Properties view, look at the filtered Properties table.

Property Details view

The Property Details view displays a number of pages that can be accessed by tabs at the bottom of
the view. These are:
 Intermediate Calcs
 Relationships
 Notes

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Intermediate Calculations page

The Intermediate Calculations page displays a listing of the results of all the intermediate
calculations carried out to compute the final results displayed in the Properties table. This page also
provides a cross-reference to the relevant sections of the Rules.

To view the Intermediate Calculations

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Transverse Sections branch and select the required
item.

The Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

2. In the Properties table, select the item you want to view the intermediate calculations for.

The Intermediate Calcs table is displayed in the Property Details view.

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The Intermediate Calcs page has a tree format with branches. You can expand or collapse the
branches by clicking the + or - symbols to show more or less detail as required.
The Reference column gives details of the Rule(s) relevant to the intermediate calculation.
RulesCalc provides on-line access to the Rules.
3. To view the relevant Rule, right-click the Reference you are interested in and select Find Rule
from the menu.

The relevant section of the Rules is displayed.

A variety of symbols are used alongside each item on the Intermediate Calcs page to indicate the
type of result obtained. For further information see Intermediate Calculations symbols on page
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Relationships page
When a property field is selected in the Properties view, the Relationships page shows its
antecedents and dependents.
 Antecedents - items that supply the values used to calculate the value currently selected in the
Properties table.
 Dependants - items that depend on the value currently selected in the Properties table.
The ability to view antecedents and dependants is extremely valuable for tracking down
specification and data entry errors.

To view Relationships

1. In the Properties table, select the Property you are interested in.

2. In the Property Details view, click the Relationships tab.

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The Relationships tab has a tree format with branches. You can expand or collapse the
branches by clicking on the + or - symbols to show more or less detail as required.

3. To view a particular antecedent or dependant item, right-click the item and from the menu,
select Show Item.

The item is selected in the Project Explorer view.

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In the Properties view, the relevant property is selected in the Properties table.

There is no undo facility to take you back to the original item you selected.

Notes page
It is always good practice to annotate your work with explanatory notes. These notes can clarify
your entries for future reference, especially when there is a requirement to enter some unusual
data or a non-standard specification.
The notes can be particularly valuable to you and your colleagues if you need to understand a non-
standard entry at some date in the future. They are printed out in the RulesCalc reports, providing
useful explanatory detail.
On the Notes page of the Property Details view, you can write, view, or edit notes that have been
added for descriptive or clarification purposes.

To attach a Note to a Properties field

1. In the Properties view, select the field in the Properties table to which you want to add a note.
2. In the Property Details view, click the Notes tab.

3. In the entry field, enter your note.

4. To save the note, click in a different cell.

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To attach a Note to a Project Explorer view item

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the item you require.

2. In the Property Details view, click the Notes tab.

3. In the entry field, enter your note.

4. To save the note, click a different Project Explorer item

Whenever you select the item in the Project Explorer view, the note is displayed in the Property
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To format a Note

1. In the Property Details view, highlight the note text to be formatted.

2. Format the text, using the following table for reference.

Button Description
Font - Displays the font that will be applied to text. Clicking on the down arrow
enables you to select a different font.
Font size - Displays the size of the text. Clicking on the down arrow enables you to
select a different size.
Bold - Applies Bold style to text.

Italic - Applies Italic style to text.

Underline - Applies an underline to text.

Colour - Displays the colour palette enabling you to change the font colour.

Numbering - Applies numbering to text.

Bullets - Applies bullets to text.

Decrease Indent - Decreases the indent of text.

Increase Indent - Increases the indent of text.

Align Left - Aligns text to the left.

Center - Centres the text.

Align Right - Aligns text to the right.

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To delete a Note

1. In the Property Details view, highlight all the note text.

2. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

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5 Controlling the view arrangement

This section explains how you can customise the screen display to suit your own preferences when
working with RulesCalc.
It explains how to:
 customise toolbars
 show and hide individual toolbars
 change the appearance of the RulesCalc window
 resize the views
 rearrange the views
 dock or undock the views

You may need to use the vertical and horizontal scroll bars to view information that lies outside
the view provided.
In this section you will see how to resize the panes in the workspace window to view your data
more conveniently.

RulesCalc toolbars
When there are no projects open the following menu and toolbar is displayed. Most of the toolbar
buttons are unavailable and are shown as greyed out. The toolbar buttons are enabled only when
you can use them to perform an action that is relevant to the current activity.

All the toolbars are automatically enabled by RulesCalc and are displayed in the relevant pane in
the RulesCalc window. You can move toolbars around, choose which toolbars to display,
customise and create the content of new and existing toolbars.

For more information on the RulesCalc toolbars see Appendix A - RulesCalc toolbars on page 164.

To customise toolbars

1. Select the required toolbar and right-click to display the toolbar menu.

2. Select Customize.

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The Customize window is displayed with the Toolbars tab active.

The toolbars displayed in the current pane are enabled in the Toolbars list.
3. Select the toolbar to customise.
4. Click the Commands tab.
The Customize > Commands window is displayed.

5. Select the category to customise.

6. From the Commands list, drag the command to a toolbar.
7. When complete, click Close.
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To hide toolbars

1. In the RulesCalc workspace, right-click in a blank area of the toolbar that you wish to hide.
The toolbar menu is displayed:

2. Clear the enabled check box to hide a toolbar.

The toolbar is no longer displayed.
3. Enable the check box to display a toolbar.

Changing the Appearance

The RulesCalc workspace can be modified to display additional views and information.

Visible Captions
To display the title bar for the panes in the RulesCalc window:
1. From the menu bar, click View.
2. Click Layout and select Visible Captions.

Resizing views
You can adjust the size of the panes in the workspace so that you can see the data more easily.
When the workspace opens, four views are displayed. Typically, you will want to:
 enlarge the Properties view to see the full extent of a Properties table
 enlarge the Property Details view to see the full extent of the intermediate calculations
 enlarge the Graphic view to have a better view of the transverse section

To resize views

1. Position the cursor on the horizontal separator bar between the views you want to resize.

When it is positioned on a horizontal separator, the resizing cursor looks like this: .
2. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cursor to the required position.
3. Position the cursor on the vertical separator bar between the views you want to resize.

When it is positioned on a vertical separator, the resizing cursor looks like this: .
4. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cursor to the required position.
The top two views in the workspace can be sized independently of the bottom two views.
5. Change the views back to their original size by dragging the vertical and horizontal separator
bars back to their original positions.

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Organising the Project Explorer view

It is good practice to keep the Project Explorer structure organised in a logical manner and to group
like structures together.
This section explains how to:
 Move items up the Project Explorer
 Move items down the Project Explorer
 Delete items from the Project Explorer

To rename Project Explorer view items

1. To rename an item, do one of the following:

 Select the item, then press F2.
 Right-click the item, then from the menu, select Rename Item.
2. Type a new name for the item and press Return.

To move items up the Project Explorer

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the item you want to move.

2. On the Tree toolbar, click the Promote button, .

The selected item moves up one position in the Project Explorer each time you click the
Promote button.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all similar items are grouped together in the Project Explorer.

You can also promote items by clicking and holding down the left mouse button and dragging
the item up the Project Explorer.

To move items down the Project Explorer

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the item you want to move.

2. On the Tree toolbar, click the Demote button, .

The selected item moves down one position in the Project Explorer each time you click the
Demote button.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all similar items are grouped together in the Project Explorer.

You can also demote items by clicking and holding down the left mouse button and dragging the
item down the Project Explorer.

To delete items from the Project Explorer

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the item you want to delete.
2. To delete the item, do one of the following:
 Right-click the item and from the menu, select Delete Item.

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 Press the Delete button on the keyboard.

 On the Tree toolbar, click the Delete Item button, .

The item is deleted from the Project Explorer and RulesCalc recalculates the resulting values.

Not all items can be deleted from the Project Explorer.

RulesCalc and Project files

Multiple instances of the RulesCalc application can be opened, but only one project file can be
viewed at the any one time in the same session. It is not possible to have multiple project files
open at the same time.

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6 Getting Help
RulesCalc has three sources of help available, all in HTML format:
 What's This
 RulesCalc User Guide
 The Rules

What's This Help

The What's This Help displays information about items selected in the Project Explorer view and in
Properties tables.

To view the What's This Help

1. Select the item that you want to know more about.

You can select an item from the Project Explorer, Properties table or the Graphic view.
2. Right-click the item and, from the menu, select What's This?

The What's This Help window is displayed.

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Using the online RulesCalc User Guide

RulesCalc provides you with the User Guide in HTML format. The online help can be accessed
directly from the Help menu. You can view the contents of the User Guide or search for specific
items using key words.

To view the online User Guide contents

1. From the Help menu, select Contents.

The User Guide window is displayed with the Contents tab active.

2. To access the contents, select a heading in the left-hand pane of the help window.

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The selected contents are displayed in the right-hand pane of the help window.

To search the online User Guide using key words

1. From the Help menu, select Search.

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The User Guide window is displayed with the Search tab active.

2. In the Type in the word(s) to search for field, enter a key word.
3. Click List Topics.
A list of topics containing the key word are displayed in the left-hand pane of the help
window.

4. Select a topic from the list.

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The selected topic is displayed in the right-hand pane of the help window, with the key word
highlighted.

Using the Rules

The Lloyd's Register Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships are installed with the
RulesCalc software and are viewed in HTML.
The Rules can be accessed directly from the Help menu of the RulesCalc application and can be
searched by:
 Text Search
 Rule Reference

If you know the Part and Chapter references in the Rules you can select the Rule Reference
option.

To search the Rules using Text search

1. From the Help menu, select Search Rules > Text Search.

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The HTML version of the Rules is displayed.

2. In the Text box on the Search tab, enter the word(s) you want to search for in the Rules
documentation.

3. Click List Topics.

RulesCalc returns a list of References containing your search criteria.

Select a different search criteria by enabling a check box at the bottom of the Search panel:
 Search previous results
 Match similar words (default criteria)
 Search titles only
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The Reference is displayed in the right-hand panel of the window.

To search the Rules using a Rule Reference

1. From the Help menu, select Search Rules > Rule Reference.

2. Enter Part, Chapter and Section numbers in the Search Rules window.

3. Click OK.

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The HTML version of the Rules is displayed.

In demonstration mode, before you have entered the Registration Key, you see only an example of
the Rules, if you attempt to search them.

To view the Rules for a specific item

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the required item.

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2. In the Properties table, click in the required field.

The Intermediate Calcs page is displayed in the Property Details view.

If the Intermediate Calcs tab is not displayed, click the Intermediate Calcs tab at the bottom of the
Property Details view.

For further information about the Intermediate Calcs tab, see Intermediate Calculations tab on
page 45.
3. To view the Rules displayed, do one of the following:
 Click the hyperlink displayed.
 On the Intermediate Calcs tab right-click the required Reference and from the menu,
select Find Rule.

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The option Find Rule is only displayed if you select a calculated field that has a reference to a Rule.

An HTML page containing the relevant Rule is displayed.

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7 Creating a project with the RulesCalc Start Wizard

This section takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a new project using the
RulesCalc Start Wizard.
It covers the following topics:
 The basic concept of the RulesCalc project
 Why you are recommended to create projects using the RulesCalc Start Wizard
 Entering data

Working with RulesCalc projects

RulesCalc projects can be regarded as being similar to workbooks in a spreadsheet application such
as MS Excel™, or a related series of documents in a word-processor application such as MS
Word™. A project contains the majority of the data required to define a ship that is being
designed to conform to the Rules.
RulesCalc provides a dynamic database which recalculates all affected values immediately, in real-
time, whenever you make changes to the data. Therefore you are always looking at the current
state of the project.

Using the RulesCalc Start Wizard

When starting a new project, you are recommended to use the RulesCalc Start Wizard.
Not only is the RulesCalc Start Wizard a convenient and helpful 'time-saver', it also ensures that you
enter the essential basic data when you begin a new project. This also helps in protecting against
initial entry errors.
RulesCalc allows you to modify data at any time, if required by changes in the project. For
example, all the required data may not be available when you begin your RulesCalc project. You
can add data as it becomes available or change it whenever modifications are required.
The RulesCalc Start Wizard consists of a series of steps, each one in its own window. This section
guides you through each step of the RulesCalc Start Wizard.

Entering mandatory data

When you are using the RulesCalc Start Wizard, you do not have to enter all the data that you are
prompted for. However, you must enter a certain amount of mandatory data as these items are
used to define the initial parameters on which the Rules compliance calculations are based.
Mandatory data is denoted by an asterisk (*) after the field name.
When moving from one step to another, you must enter the mandatory data for each step before
you are able to proceed to the next step. If one or more mandatory fields are left blank, the Next
button, , is not active and 'greyed out', .
If you enter data in the wrong format for a particular field, a message is displayed when you click
the Next button requesting you to re-enter the data in the correct format.

To start the RulesCalc Start Wizard

1. To start the RulesCalc Start Wizard, do one of the following:

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 From the File menu, select New > Ship Project - With Wizard.

 From the Standard toolbar, click the New button, .

The RulesCalc Start Wizard is displayed.

RulesCalc Start Wizard - Navigation panel

The RulesCalc Start Wizard window displays a left-hand navigation panel in addition to the data
fields to be entered.
On opening, the RulesCalc Start Wizard lists each step of the Wizard and these are unavailable as
no data has been entered. Items on the navigation panel become available when data is entered in
each step of the Wizard. Once an item becomes active, this can then be selected to view previously
entered data.

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To enter Basic Details

1. Enter your User Name.
2. From the Ship Type drop-down list, select the required option.

The * symbol next to a field name means that the field is mandatory. You must enter a valid
value in every mandatory field in a window before you can move on to the next window.
3. From the Service Area drop-down list, select the required area.

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When the Service Area is selected, Basic Details in the navigation panel becomes active.

4. In the Contract Date field, click the down arrow, , on the right of the field to display a
calendar.

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5. Click the correct date, using the arrows, , to move backwards and forwards, month-
by-month.

6. Complete the remaining details:

 Name of the Ship
 Yard Number (if known)
 Name of the Yard
 LR Number (if known)

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This group of entries is not mandatory at this stage and can be updated later. But it is good
practice to enter all data as soon as it is available.

7. Click Next.
The Ship Geometry window is displayed.

To enter Ship Geometry details

In these steps you enter the basic dimensions of the ship. You should take care to specify these
values accurately to ensure correct completion of calculations.
Remember that RulesCalc displays calculated values in grey. You can override these calculated
values by typing your own value into the box. To revert to the automatically derived value, delete
the entered value and click the cursor in another field.
1. In the Length between Perpendiculars field, enter the appropriate value.
2. In the Length of Summer Load WaterLine field, enter the appropriate value.
The Rule Length will be calculated automatically.

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3. Enter relevant values in the remaining fields.

For tankers, the Start and End positions of the Cargo Block are calculated. These are used to
verify the slot connection calculations. The 'worst case' values of Fd and Fb are also applied along
the length of the cargo block.
4. Click Next.
The Frame Spacing window of the Wizard is displayed.

To enter Frame Spacing details

1. Enter a value for Default Longitudinal Stiffener Spacing.

2. In the Frame Spacing area, enter the Number of framing groups.
The required number of rows are added to the Frame Spacing table.
3. To start the frame numbering from the FP, enable the Frame No. Start at FP check box.
4. Enter the Location of first frame from AP (LPP) (Aft AP -ve).
5. Enter the First Frame No.
6. Enter the frame details in the Frame Spacing table.

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The frame spaces are shown dynamically in the schematic diagram.

7. Click Next.
The Cargo Bulkheads window of the Wizard is displayed.

To enter Cargo Bulkheads details

1. Enter the Number of cargo bulkheads.

2. In the Cargo bulkheads table, enter the Frame No. for each transverse bulkhead.

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3. From the Bulkhead type drop-down list, select the required option.

4. Click Next.
The Structural Arrangement and Loading window of the Wizard is displayed.

To enter Structural Arrangement and Loading details

1. Enter values for Sheer Strake Depth, Full Keel Breadth and Upstand or Rounded Gunwale.
2. Select the Loading radio button that corresponds to the set of values you want to enter.

The longitudinal strength calculations are based on one of the following:

 Design SWBM Hog and Sag values
 Stress at deck and bottom
If you select to enter Design SWBM values, and you leave the values as 0 when you move on to
the next step of the Wizard, you must enter these values later as other calculations are dependent
on them.

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The Design SWBM radio button is not available for Container ships.

3. Click Next.
The Hull Types window of the Wizard is displayed.

To select the Hull Type

1. Click one of the hull types to select it.

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The 'thumbnail' sketch is displayed with a red outline when selected. The initial outline shape
of the Midship Section is generated from this selection.

Hull configuration types are specified in Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Rules. For further
information about Hull Types see Appendix D - Hull Configurations on page 187.
2. Click Next.
The Hull Configuration window of the Wizard is displayed.

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To enter Hull Configuration data

1. Enter the Hull Configuration Data in the fields provided.

The value for Height of Overflows above Base is calculated according to the height of the deck at
side plus the minimum rule height for overflows. This value can be overwritten.
The Create Spaces check box and the Schematic radio button are both enabled by default.
When the Create Spaces check box is selected RulesCalc generates the spaces based on your input
data. The spaces that are generated are displayed in the colour that corresponds to the cargo
type, as shown by the Software Conventions on page 11.
2. Enable the Proportional radio button to observe the effect of switching from Schematic to
Proportional.

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The outline of the section being defined is displayed in proportion to the values entered and
updates it as you enter new values into the input fields.

The blue arrow displayed in the schematic or proportional representation indicates the dimension
you are entering.
The red line on the schematic or proportional representation highlights the structure you are
editing.
Dotted lines indicate that no thickness has yet been defined for the indicated panels. Later on,
you must specify the thickness of every panel, by entering data in the Strakes tables.
Different patterns of cross-hatch colour shading are used to identify non-connected spaces
containing the same type of cargo.
3. Click Next.
The Girders and Stringers window of the Wizard is displayed.

The Hatch Coamings window of the Wizard is not required for double-hull oil tankers. If the ship
you are modelling is a double-hull oil tanker, the wizard will automatically proceed to Girders and
Stringers.

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To enter Hatch Coamings details

1. Enter the hatch coaming details, if required.

2. Click Next.
The Girders and Stringers window of the Wizard is displayed.

To enter Girder and Stringer details

1. Enter the required No. of side stringers.

2. For each side stringer, enter the Baseline Offset and enable the Non-Watertight check box, if
required.
3. Enter the No. of Double Bottom Girders.
By default, three are inserted for Hull Type F.

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4. For each double bottom girder, enable the Non-Watertight check box, if required.

Assuming all girders are non-watertight, the double bottom and the side tank are created as
single spaces. The other spaces are connected together as a single space.
5. Click Next.
The Materials window of the Wizard is displayed.

To select Materials

1. Select the materials for use in your project from the list of standard materials provided in the
Library.
At least one material must be selected before you can proceed to the next step. By default
Grade A Steel is always selected.

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If a material you need is not listed in the Library, you can add and define it later. For further
information about the materials library see Materials and Profiles Library on page 121.

2. Click Next.
The Strakes window of the Wizard is displayed.

To enter Strake information

1. Select the Strake Information for use in your project from the list of default strake scantlings.
2. Click in Material and from the drop-down list, select the Material required.
3. Enter the Thickness values required.
4. Amend the Width values if required.

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The default Width value is the width of the panel. You can amend these values to reflect the
width of the strakes that will be used to construct the panel.

5. Click Next.
The Profiles window of the Wizard is displayed.

To select Profiles

1. Select the stiffener profiles for use in your project from the list of standard profiles provided in
the Library.
At least one profile must be selected before you can proceed to the next step.

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If you require a non-standard profile, or a profile that is not included in the Library, you can define
it later. For further information see Defining custom Materials and Profiles on page 128.

2. Click Next.
The Stiffeners window of the Wizard is displayed.

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To enter Stiffener Group information

1. Select the Stiffener Group for use in your project from the list of default stiffener group
scantlings.

2. Click Next.
The Panel Options window of the Wizard is displayed.

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To enter Panel Options

1. Select the Panel Options for use in your project by enabling the appropriate radio button.

2. Click Finish.
When you have finished entering data in the wizard, the new project will be opened, and
RulesCalc will automatically calculate the current values according to the basic information
entered so far.

Choosing units for a project

Once you have created the initial project using the RulesCalc Start Wizard, before you begin to
enter data, you need to decide on the units of measurement that you want to use for the project.
Each RulesCalc project has a default set of units, and that may suit your requirements, but after
checking these units against your plans, you may decide to change the units for the project.

To choose units for a project

1. From the Tools menu, select Global Units.

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The Global Units window opens.

2. In the Dimensions area, click the appropriate radio button to select the unit system you
require.

If you select... then...

Metric (SI) or Imperial the units in which each dimension will be measured are shown in the
list.
You can scroll down the list to review the units, but you cannot change
them.
The system of Metric units is shown below.

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If you select... then...

User Defined you are able to select the required unit for each individual dimension.
The Units field for each dimension becomes a drop-down list, from
which you select the required unit.
If you do not select a specific unit for a dimension, the default unit is
used for that dimension.

3. When you have selected the required units, click OK.

The Global Units window closes.

Reviewing data entered in the RulesCalc Start Wizard

RulesCalc has a facility which allows you to review the data entered in the RulesCalc Start Wizard
or start a new project using the same data. This facility is available once you have completed the
Wizard.

To review data entered in the RulesCalc Start Wizard

1. From the File menu, select New.

2. From the list displayed, select Ship Project - Use Existing Wizard Data.

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The RulesCalc Start Wizard opens.

The Wizard contains the data you entered for the project that is currently displayed in the
workspace.
If you make any changes to the data in the Wizard, when you click Finish on the final step,
RulesCalc gives it a new project name, with the format Project#. You can then save this data as a
new project.

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8 Saving Projects and Closing RulesCalc

This section covers the following topics:
 Saving your project for the first time.
 The AutoRecover feature.
 Quitting RulesCalc.

To save your project file for the first time

1. To save a new project, do one of the following:

 From the File menu, select Save As.

 On the Standard toolbar, click the Save button, .

The Save As window opens so that you can enter a unique name for the project.
RulesCalc uses a normal Windows Save As window with familiar functionality.

By default, project files are saved into the parent RulesCalc July 2014.0 folder. However, you can
change the drive and directory to which the project is saved by setting up a new folder, or by
selecting from the Save in drop-down list.
2. In the File name field, enter a suitable project name.
Give your project a unique identifiable name that follows the naming conventions adopted by
your organisation.

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The file extension is added by default.

3. Click Save.

Always use Save As when saving an existing project to a new location or under a different name.
If you have not previously saved the project, the Save As window opens automatically.

Using Auto Recovery

The Auto Recovery feature of RulesCalc saves your project files as you are working on them. It
allows you to recover open project files if your computer or RulesCalc crashes, or if there is a power
failure. This section explains how to:
 change the frequency at which projects are saved
 recover project files after a crash

To change the Auto Recovery frequency

By default, Auto Recovery is always switched on and your projects are saved every 10 minutes. If
required, you can change the frequency at which projects are saved.
1. From the Tools menu, select Options.

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The Options Wizard, General Options window is displayed.

2. Ensure that the Save Auto Recovery every nn minutes check box is enabled.
3. In the minutes field, do one of the following:
 Click the up arrow to increase the time between automatic saves.
 Click the down arrow to decrease the time between automatic saves.
 Type a value in the field.

If you switch off the Auto Recovery feature and your computer or RulesCalc crashes, or there is a
power failure, you will lose all work that you have not saved manually. You are strongly
recommended to keep the Auto Recovery feature active at all times.

To recover project files

If you have Auto Recovery switched on and RulesCalc crashes, you can recover all the project files
you have saved. The files are recovered in the state in which they were last saved. This ensures
that you lose only the work done on a project since it was last saved.
1. Reopen RulesCalc after it has crashed.
The AutoRecover window is displayed.

2. Select the project files you want to keep.

3. Click OK.

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To close projects and RulesCalc

1. To close the application, do one of the following:

 from the File menu, select Exit.

 click the Close button, , in the top right-hand corner of the window.
This automatically closes the open project and RulesCalc.
2. If a project contains changes that have not been saved, RulesCalc prompts you to save
changes before closing:

If you have not yet renamed a project that still has its default title (Project1, Project2), when
you select the Yes option, the Save As window opens to enable you to enter an appropriate
name of your choice.

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9 Entering data in the Details branch

The Details branch defines most of the general data for the ship being modelled.

This section uses:

Example Tanker.Shp

To enter data for a new project in the Details branch

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch.

When the Details branch is expanded a number of items are displayed.

The symbol beside certain branches indicates that some data in these folders contains
calculation errors. This is because there is some data missing from these branches. You will need
to enter this later.

Basic Data
Much of the data required in the Basic Data branch has already been entered from the RulesCalc
Start Wizard. However, some items may need to be updated or altered later.
You can access the Properties tables from the Project Explorer view to review or amend the existing
data or input new data as required.

To enter Basic Data

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Basic Data.

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The Basic Data table is displayed in the Properties view, showing the values entered in the
Start Wizard.

The Contract date you select determines which year's Rules will be applied, which is shown in the
Rules to be applied property.
In general, the current year's Rules are applied to ships approved on or after July 1st. The previous
year's Rules are applied to ships approved on or before June 30th.
For example:
If you select June 30th 2002 or any date before this, including dates before July 1st 2001, the July
2001 Rules apply.
If you select any date from July 1st 2004 to June 30th 2005 inclusive, the July 2004 Rules apply.

The Rules to be applied property may show January or April dates where Rules have been updated
during the Rules year.
2. To change the date using the arrow keys:
 Select the field you want to change, Day, Month, or Year.
 Click the up or down arrows, , to increase or decrease the value in the field.

3. To change the date using the calendar:

 Click the larger down arrow, , to the right of the date field to display a calendar.

 Click a day to select it.

 Click a single arrow button to change the month.
 Click a double arrow button to change the year.
4. Enter the Flag state if required.
5. Check that the Rules to be applied are the correct set of Rules.

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Ship Particulars
Much of the data required in the Ship Particulars branch has already been entered from the
RulesCalc Start Wizard . However, some items may need to be updated or altered later.
You can access the Properties tables from the Project Explorer view to review or amend the existing
data or enter new data as required.

To enter Ship Particulars

1. In the Tree view, expand the Details branch and select Ship Particulars.

The Ship Particulars Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

If required you can apply a filter to Properties tables so that only the fields requiring data entry are
displayed. For further information see Properties view filters on page 44.

2. Enter the Dead Weight, Maximum ahead service speed and the Design speed -
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For vessels with a Contract date on or after July 1st 2008, an additional property Is ship
fitted with rudder? is added to the table, with possible values of Yes or No.

3. If the ship is rudderless, select No from the list.

This results in the Rule length calculation being adjusted to (0.97 * Extreme length on
summer load waterline).

For Bulk Carriers with a Contract date on or after July 1st 2011, where flooding condition
is applied, the following Properties table is displayed. Fields relevant to the longitudinal strength
calculation for flooded condition are added to the table:
 Length to breadth ratio
 Breadth to depth ratio
the values displayed are calculated, but can be overridden if required.

To enter Dredging Particulars

For ships with a Contract date on or after 1st July 2012.

When Type of ship, Dredging and Reclamation Craft is selected in the Basic Data branch of the
Tree, the Ship Particulars branch displays an additional item, Dredging Particulars.

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1. In the Tree view, expand the Details branch and the Ship Particulars branch.

2. Select Dredging Particulars.

Depending on the Class notation selected in the Classification Data Properties table, the
Dredging Particulars Properties table will display various additional properties.

Class notation selected... Displays the following Dredging Particulars

Properties table
100A1 Dredger, Hopper dredger, Split hopper
dredger
dredging draught Tm of ... metres in sea states with
Hs <...metres

dredging within 21 miles from shore at a dredging

draught Tm of ... metres

dredging at draught Tm1... and dredging at draught

Tm2... metres in sea states with Hs <... metres

dredging within 21 miles from shore, dredging at

draught Tm1... and dredging at draught Tm2...
metres

Reclamation craft
Hopper barge
Split hopper barge
A1 Dredger protected waters service
100A1 Dredger with service restriction notation

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Property Description
Significant wave height_Hs Significant wave height Hs, for the dredging
operations at the considered dredging draught Tm.
Dredging draft_Tm1 Dredging draught for dredgers if they are operating at
more than one draught.
Dredging draft_Tm2

To enter Load Line Data

1. In the Tree view, expand the Details branch and select Ship Particulars > Load Line Data.

The Load Line Data Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

2. Enter values for the following properties:

 Load line length
 Displacement at moulded draught - TL
3. If there is no Forecastle, from the Is fitting of forecastle/sheer extent necessary? drop-down
list, select No.
4. Enter the Forecastle, length to point abaft the forward end of LL, if required.
5. Enter the Minimum bow height.

6. Enter or amend the required data.

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Classification Data
Much of the data required in the Classification Data branch has already been entered from the
RulesCalc Start Wizard. However, some items may need to be updated or altered later.
You can access the Properties tables from the Project Explorer view to review or amend the existing
data, or enter new data as required.

To enter Classification Data

1. In the Project Explorer view, select Classification Data.

The Classification Data Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

For Bulk Carriers and Ore Carriers with a Contract date on or after July 1st, 2011
the following Properties table is displayed.

2. From the Class notation list, select the required option or check boxes. Those available will
vary according to the ship type and contract date chosen in the Basic Data properties. For
example:

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For General Cargo Carriers, select from 100A1 or 100A1 strengthened for heavy
cargoes.

For Offshore Supply Ships with a Contract date on or after July 1st 2008, select all the
appropriate check boxes. If several are chosen, they will all be shown in the property field,
separated by commas.

For Ore Carrier ships with a Contract date on or after July 1st 2011, an additional field is
displayed Unladen grab weight. The data displayed in the Required field is taken from
the Dead weight data entered in the Ship Particulars branch and is the minimum
recommended Unladen grab weight. The Strengthened for regular discharge
by heavy grabs field is automatically set to Yes and cannot be amended. The Entered
value should be greater than or equal to the value displayed in the Required field. If the value
entered is less, the Required field will display red.

If the Dead weight field in the Ship Particulars branch contains no value, data can be
input into the Entered field and the Strengthened for regular discharge by heavy
grabs field will display a drop-down list, select Yes or No.

Data from the Unladen grab weight field, populates the Strakes tab of the panel, Inner
Bottom. The data is used to calculate the Inner Bottom plating thickness based on the grab load
requirement. For further information see RulesCalc User Guide, Entering Panel Design.

For Dredging and Reclamation Craft with a Contract date on or after 1st July 2012, an
additional property Service Factor, Fwd is displayed. This is a constant value, depending on
the Class notation selected. This value is also used in the Intermediate Calculations for both
Hull Bending Strength, Vertical Wave Bending Moments and Hull Shear Strength,
Design Wave Shear Force where applicable. For further information see the Lloyd's Register Rules
and Regulations for the Classification of Ships.

From the Class notation drop-down list, select one of the options. Use the following table for
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Depending on the Class notation selected, the Ship Particulars > Dredging
Particulars Properties table will automatically update with the relevant dredging data. For
further information see To enter Dredging Particulars on page 102.

Class Notation
100A1 Dredger dredging draught Tm of ... metres in sea states
with Hs <...metres
100A1 Hopper dredger
100A1 Split hopper dredger
dredging within 21 miles from shore at a
dredging draught Tm of ... metres
dredging at draught Tm1... and dredging at
draught Tm2... metres in sea states with Hs
<... metres
dredging within 21 miles from shore, dredging
at draught Tm1... and dredging at draught
Tm2... metres
Reclamation craft
Hopper barge
Split hopper barge
A1 Dredger protected waters service
100A1 Dredger with service restriction notation

For Passenger Ships with a Contract date on or after 1st July 2012, an additional Class
notation is displayed, 100A1 Passenger yacht.

3. Review the values in the table, making amendments where necessary.

The values in the Entered column are default values created by the RulesCalc Start
Wizard.
Depending on the ship type and contract date, the Fatigue Design Life is displayed. It is a
read-only value, and cannot be changed. It is set to the Rule value of 25 years.
4. If applicable, specify any Ice Conditions and choose the associated Ice Class.

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For Offshore Supply Ships with a Contract date on or after January 1st 2007, selecting
Ice Conditions of First Year Ice enables an additional Ice Class of 1E for selection.
This ice class should also be specified in the Ice Strengthening properties under Local
Scantlings in the Property Explorer view.

For ships with a Contract date on or after 1st March 2008, selecting Ice Conditions
of Multi-Year Ice enables additional Ice Class for selection, of:

 PC1
 PC2
 PC3
 PC4
 PC5
 PC6
 PC7
The selected option will appear as a read-only field in the Local Scantlings, Ice
Strengthening > Definitions properties table.

For Offshore Supply Ships and General Cargo Carriers with a Contract date on or after
July 1st 2008, an Additional Class Notations section is added to the table. It has two
or three properties, depending on the ship type:
 RD (Relative density) - both ship types
 LFPL (Low flashpoint liquid) - Offshore Supply Ship only
 WDL (Weather deck load) - both ship types

When any check box is selected, an additional annotation field is displayed for entering a text
annotation to qualify the selection, such as, identifying a tank. A complete record of all selections
and annotations are added to the Additional notation property, separated by commas.

5. Select the required Additional Class Notations check boxes and provide any qualifying text
for the selection.

For Passenger Ships, Ferries and Ro-Ro Passenger Ferries with a Contract
date on or after 1st July 2009, an Additional Class Notations section is added to the
table. It enables the selection of the appropriate EU notation for ships that comply with the
requirements of the European Council Directive 98/18/EC of 17 March 1998 on safety rules and
standards for passenger ships.

6. Select the appropriate EU notation from the list.

Notation Vessel Description

EU(A) Passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages other than voyages
covered by Classes EU(B), EU(C) and EU(D).

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Notation Vessel Description

EU(B) Passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages in the course of
which they are at no time more than 20 miles from the line of
coast where shipwrecked persons can land, corresponding to the
medium tide height.

EU(C) Passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages in sea areas where

the probability of exceeding 2.5 m significant wave height is
smaller than 10 per cent over a one-year period for all year-round
operation, or over a specific restricted period of the year for
operation exclusively in such period (e.g. summer period
operation), in the course of which it is at no time more than 15
miles from a place of refuge, nor more than 5 miles from the line
of coast where shipwrecked persons can land, corresponding to
the medium tide height.

EU(D) Passenger ships engaged on domestic voyages in sea areas where

the probability of exceeding 1.5 m significant wave height is
smaller than 10 per cent over a one-year period for all year- round
operation, or over a specific restricted period of the year for
operation exclusively in such period (e.g. summer period
operation), in the course of which it is at no time more than 6
miles from a place of refuge, nor more than 3 miles from the line
of coast where shipwrecked persons can land, corresponding to
the medium tide height.

Structural Arrangement Data

Much of the data required in the Structural Arrangement branch has already been entered from
the RulesCalc Start Wizard. However, some items may need to be updated or altered later.
You can access the Properties tables from the Project Explorer view for review or amend the
existing data, or enter new data as required. In particular, you can enter default data for the
primary and secondary welds within the transverse sections.

To enter Structural Arrangement data

1. In the Tree view, select Structural Arrangement to display the Structural Arrangement
Properties table.

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The Structural Arrangement Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This table comprises a number of properties that affect the entire ship structure. These include:
 Secondary Stiffener Spacing
 Primary and Secondary Weld Details
In the Units column, both metres (m) - and millimetres (mm) are used. Ensure that when entering
data, you enter a value that corresponds to the correct unit.
2. In the Structural Arrangement Properties table, enter data from your plans.

For Double Hull Oil Tankers with Contract dates on or after July 1st 2007, an additional selection,
Double bottom depth below cargo pump room, dc is displayed below Double bottom depth. If
appropriate, enter a value in this new property for the height between the bottom of the cargo
pump room and the vessel's base line. The calculated minimum value for this height is entered in
the Required column.

3. If required, enable the Contains long'l bulkheads and/or mid-height deck? check box.

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When the Contains long'l bulkheads and/or mid-height deck? check box is enabled, additional
rows appear in the Structural Arrangement Properties table.

4. Enter the Maximum cargo tank density.

This allows the Required value for Double bottom depth to be calculated.
5. If your model has a bilge keel arrangement, enable the Contains Bilge Keel? check box.
This information is required for correct fatigue assessment. By default, Contains Bilge Keel? is
set to Yes.
6. Enter the Throat thickness and Leg length for the Primary and Secondary Weld Details.

Bulkhead Requirements data

The Bulkhead Requirements Properties table contains the information regarding the default
bulkheads required by the ship.
The Rules require that all ships are to have a collision bulkhead, an after peak bulkhead, generally
enclosing the sterntubes in a watertight compartment, and a watertight bulkhead at each end of
the machinery space.

To enter Bulkhead Requirements data

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the details branch and select Bulkhead Requirements.

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The Bulkhead Requirements Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

The additional columns on the right-hand side show calculated Rule minimum and Rule
maximum requirements.
2. Enter the appropriate data in the Entered column, paying attention to the values displayed in
the Required column, and the Rule Minimum and Rule Maximum values.

Transverse Bulkheads data

The data required in the Transverse Bulkheads branch has already been entered from the RulesCalc
Start Wizard. However, some items may need to be updated or altered later.
You can access the Properties table from the Project Explorer view to review or amend the existing
data, or enter new data, as required.

Frame Spacing
Before you begin to model the transverse sections, you need to define the Framing System. This
enables RulesCalc to:
 generate primary web spacing at given locations along the length of the ship
 generate load curves along the length of the ship
 ensure that the correct Rules are applied for the forward, midship and aft-end regions

To enter Frame Spacing details

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Frame Spacing.

The Frame Spacing Properties table is displayed with the data that you entered in the
RulesCalc Start Wizard.

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2. Use the Frame numbers start at FP check box to indicate whether the frame numbering starts
from the FP, or the AP.
The default is for the check box to remain unchecked, indicating that the frame numbers start
at AP.
3. Click the Framing system tab in the Properties view.

The Framing system table is displayed in the Properties view, with the data that you entered in
the RulesCalc Start Wizard.

You may need to resize the Properties view, or the columns in the table, to see the whole table,

using the horizontal or vertical resize bars, . Alternatively, use the horizontal or vertical scroll
bars.
4. If required, add more rows to the Framing system table to define more Frame Spacing
conditions.
5. Edit the existing data to accommodate the new Frame Spacing:
 In the first of the new rows, enter values for the Frame Spacing and the End Frame #.
 In the final row, enter the Frame Spacing value only.

The final End Frame # will be calculated automatically to ensure that the distance between the
first and last frames is equal to the Lpp on summer load waterline.
6. In the Graphic view, look at the schematic diagram of the frames.

7. Click the Scantlings positions abaft FP (Rule) tab.

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The Scantlings positions abaft FP (Rule) table is displayed in the Properties view.

You cannot edit the data in this table. The text is displayed in italics to identify it as read only.
The table is presented for your reference, should you subsequently need to check your input
data.
You can use the vertical scroll bar to view the rest of the table or use the up or down arrow
keys to navigate to records outside the pane.
8. Click the Scantlings positions forward AP (Rule) tab.

The Scantlings positions forward AP (Rule) table is displayed in the Properties view.

You cannot edit the data in this table. It is presented for reference purposes.
9. Click the Station no tab.

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The Station no table is displayed in the Properties view.

You cannot edit this table. For each station number it gives the location and the associated
frame identifier.

Equipment data
Some of the data required in the Equipment branch has already been entered from the RulesCalc
Start Wizard. However, in order to complete this task, some items may need to be updated or
altered later.
You can access the Properties tables from the Project Explorer view to review or amend the existing
data, or enter new data, as required.

Contract Date Equipment data

Between April 1st 2006 and June 30th 2006 As for LR rules
On or after July 1st 2006 A simplified Properties table and no requirement for
Deck Structures or Deckhouses.
No requirement for Windlass data
On or after July 1st 2010 An updated Properties table for Ferries, with Specified
Coastal Service and Specified route service notations.

For further information see To enter Equipment

data on page 116.

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To enter Equipment data

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Equipment.

The Equipment Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

2. In the Equipment Properties table, enter data from your plans.

For any of the following types of vessel that also have a Contract Date >= 1st July 2009, the
Equipment data also caters for the wire rope requirements where wire rope is used instead of
chain cable for anchoring.
 Ferry AND Service area = Specified coastal service AND Rule length <=90m
 Tug AND Service area ≠ Unrestricted Service AND Rule length <=90m
 Trawler Or Fishing Vessel AND Service Type is Unrestricted service AND Rule length
<=40m

3. In the Wire rope used for anchor cables? property, select Yes from the list.
4. Enter appropriate data for the following additional wire rope properties displayed:
 Total length of wire rope anchor cables
 Length of chain cable between wire rope and anchor

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These properties are not required for Trawlers or Fishing vessels with unrestricted service and a
Rule length <30m
5. For Ferry and Tug vessels that satisfy the above criteria and have a Rule length >30m, enter
the Wire rope mass per unit length.
The Required column displays an intermediate message concerning the minimum mass per
unit length or wire rope material specifications.
For Ferries that have a Contract Date >= 1st July 2010 where wire rope is used for anchor
chains and the following conditions are met:
 Ferry AND Service area = Specified coastal service AND Rule length <=90m
 Ferry AND Service area = Specified route service AND Rule length <=90m
The following Equipment data properties table is displayed and an additional field, Equipment
letter (corresponding to NA) is added to the table. This is the actual equipment number
derived from the Calculated equipment number field.

6. In the Properties view, click the Deck structures tab.

The Deck Structures table is displayed in the Properties view.

7. In the Deck Structures table, insert additional rows, if required.
8. Enter the data required to define the deck structures.

9. In the Properties view, click the Deckhouses tab.

The Deckhouses table is displayed in the Properties view.

10. In the Deckhouses table insert additional rows, if required.
11. Enter the data required to define the structures.

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12. In the Graphic view, review the structures.

To enter Windlass data

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Details branch and select Equipment > Windlass.

The Windlass table is displayed in the Properties view.

2. In the Windlass table, enter data from your plans.

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10 Modelling in RulesCalc
The RulesCalc Start Wizard provides a convenient system to enter the required basic information in
straightforward steps.
While it is not essential to use the RulesCalc Start Wizard to create a new project, you are
recommended to do so in order to ensure that the required data is available to RulesCalc when you
start to enter the additional information required to provide the data model of your project.

Methodology
Always be methodical when entering data in RulesCalc. You can devise your own methodology if
you wish, but remember to be consistent and stick to your plan to ensure that you enter all the
required data. This will help you to avoid creating input errors or #DIV/0 errors.
The calculations underlying the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships require that
specific, detailed information be entered. It is therefore important that you adopt a logical and
methodical approach to the way in which you input data. We suggest that you work through the
items in the order displayed in the Project Explorer view, step-by-step.
In RulesCalc you enter data directly in the Transverse Section View and then edit the data in the
properties tables in the Properties view. RulesCalc uses these tables when carrying out calculations
and validating the results against the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships.
When you have created your basic model in RulesCalc you are advised to work through each of the
structures in a logical order as illustrated in the diagram below.

For each structure you should perform all required tasks before moving onto the next structure.
The tasks you need to consider performing for each structure include:
 Splitting into strakes and entering the width of strakes
 Entering thickness
 Entering the material grade

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 Adding stiffener groups

Calculations
RulesCalc performs many calculations for each item of data that is entered. Calculations are
performed on the current properties first and these calculations are carried out in real time. If you
are entering a large amount of data, this may make the calculations slower, particularly if your
computer has a low specification.

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11 Using Resources
In order to carry out calculations, RulesCalc requires material and stiffener profile properties to be
defined in the model. You add the materials and profiles to their respective branches in the Tree,
either by inserting them in the Tree view, or by using the Material and Profile Library.
Adding these at the beginning of the modelling process makes it easy to select the material and
stiffener profiles in the Properties tables, when required.
You can also add items as and when needed, or if there are changes to the design.
This section explains how to:
 define custom materials and profiles
 create a customised Resource Project file that contains your own library of the materials and
profiles that you regularly use

Materials and Profiles Library

RulesCalc includes a comprehensive Library of industry standard materials and profiles. This Library
contains validated property definitions that can be readily used in any of your projects.

All values in the Library are standard values. It is the responsibility of the shipyard to ensure that
the actual materials and profiles used comply with the assumed properties.

Locked Items
Items that are added to a RulesCalc model from the Library are locked, preventing you from
changing their properties. This reduces the need to validate standard materials and profiles.

Locked items are identified in the Project Explorer view by a key icon, .

An easy way to create a new Material or Profile is to copy a locked item from the Library, then edit
it. For further information see To copy items from the Library on page 123.

Duplicate Library Items

RulesCalc does not allow multiple copies of an item from the Library to exist in the same project.
This avoids confusion by preventing you from inadvertently adding two or more copies of a
Material or Profile.

To select items from the Library

1. To display the Library window, do one of the following:

 Press the F8 key
 From the Tools menu, select Library

2. On the Library toolbar, click the Display Library button, .

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The Materials window is displayed.

The window has a navigation panel:

 Materials
 Profiles
3. Select the materials and profiles you require in your project using the following table for
reference.

To select… Do the following…

Individual items from a 1. Hold down the Ctrl key and click each item you require.
list
2. Click the Select button, .

A series of items that are 1. Click the first item in the sequence to select it.
in sequence in the list
2. Hold down the Shift key and click the last item in the series.

3. Click the Select button, .

An entire category of 1. Select the category in the Library.

items
For example, click Corus profiles or Steel materials.

2. Click the Select button, .

This selects all the items in the group.
To select multiple groups, you can repeat this process before you click
OK.

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To deselect items from the Library

1. In the Library window, click the unwanted item in the Selected box.

2. Click the Deselect button, .

The item is removed from the Selected box.

If you have inadvertently added an item to a project, select the item in the Project Explorer view
and use the Delete key or the Delete button, , to remove it. You can also use the selection
method described in To select items from the Library on page 121 to delete more than one item
at a time.

To copy items from the Library

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the Library item to be copied, then do one of the following:
 Right-click the selected item and from the menu, select Copy.
 From the Edit menu, select Copy.
 Use the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+C.
2. To paste the copy into the Project Explorer view, do one of the following:
 From the right-click menu, select Paste.
 From the Edit menu, select Paste.
 Use the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+V.
An editable copy of the item is added to the end of the branch.

The copy is identical to the original, except for the string #<CopyNumber> appended to the
name.
3. Rename the copied item.

To rename an item, do one of the following:

 Select the item, then press F2.
 Right-click the item, then from the menu, select Rename Item.
Type a new name for the item and press Return.
4. Edit the copy of the Library item as required.

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Viewing Materials and Profiles

To view Materials

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Materials branch and select the required material.

The symbol indicates that the material cannot be edited because it is an item from the standard
Library. This ensures the validity of the standard specification.
2. In the Properties view, look at the Materials Properties table.
The Materials Properties table lists the properties for the material and the Display colour that is
used in the Graphic view.

For ships with a Contract date on or after 1st July 2012, the following Material Properties
table is displayed.
An additional field, Through thickness properties are applicable? is displayed. The Entered
value defaults to No.

3. To check if Through thickness properties are applicable? from the drop-down list select, Yes.
The Material Properties table updates to display an additional field, Extended grade of through
thickness properties.

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The Entered value defaults to Z25.

4. If required, from the Extended grade of through thickness properties drop-down list, select the
grade Z35. Use the following table for reference.

Grade Description
Z25 Steel grade with through thickness properties for
normal ship applications.
Z35 Steel grade with through thickness properties for
more severe applications.

You can create user-defined materials and add them later if required. For further information see
Defining custom Materials and Profiles on page 128.

To view all Materials used in a transverse section

1. To view all of the materials used in a transverse section, in the Project Explorer view, select
Transverse Sections, then the required item.

2. On the Midship Editor toolbar, click the Colour Structure button, .

3. From the menu, select Show Material.

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The Materials window opens, showing the colour code allocated to each type of material.

4. In the Graphic view, look at each structure displayed in the colour of its allocated material.

To view Profiles

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Profiles branch and select the required Profile.

The symbol indicates that the file is locked because it is an item from the standard Library.
The following icons indicate the type of profile:

Icon Profile
Assembled Corrugation /Corrugation

Built L

Built T

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Double Plate

Flat Bar

L2

L3

Rolled Bulb EN 10067

The Profile Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

2. In the Graphic view, look at the diagram of the Profile.

The Profile diagram is proportional and shows the dimensions of the selected profile.

You can create user-defined materials and add them later if required. For further information see
Defining custom Materials and Profiles on page 128.
When you define a new profile it is possible to edit the profile dimensions in the Graphic view.
For further information see To modify Profile dimensions in the Graphic view on page 133.

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Defining custom Materials and Profiles

In addition to the supplied Library of materials and profiles, you can define your own materials and
profiles if they are not available from the Library.
You can define new materials and profiles in one of two ways:
 Inserting a new item into the Project Explorer
 Copying an existing item in the Project Explorer
You can then amend the properties of the new material or profile in the Properties table. For
Profiles you can also modify the dimensions directly in the Graphic view.

Defining a new Material

You can define a new material in one of two ways:
 insert a new material in the Project Explorer view
 duplicate an existing material and modify it.

To define a new Material

1. To insert a new material in the Project Explorer view:

 Right-click Materials and select Insert Item, then the required material type.

There are three material types available:

 Steel
 Aluminium
 Machinery Materials
The new material is added at the end of the material type sub folder.

To duplicate a Material

1. To duplicate a material in the Project Explorer view:

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 Select the material you want to duplicate.

 Use Copy and Paste to create a copy of the Material.

A copy of the material is added at the end of the material type sub folder with a suffix #<Copy
number>.

2. In the Project Explorer view, click the new item.

The Materials Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.
3. In the Materials Properties table, enter the attributes that define the material.

For ships with a Contract date on or after 1st July 2012, the following Material Properties
table is displayed.

For further information see To view Materials on page 124.

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4. If required, change the display colour of the material by clicking the down arrow, , in the
Display colour field and selecting the required colour from the colour palette.

If none of the standard colours are suitable, you can click the Other button to see a standard
Windows colour palette that allows you to create your own customised colours.
The default display colour of the material depends on the value specified for Higher tensile
steel factor - kL, as indicated in the table.

Default Colour Higher tensile steel factor - kL

Purple 0.000-0.680
Blue 0.680-0.720
Green 0.720-0.780
Yellow 0.780-0.920
Orange 0.920-1.000
Red >1.000

5. In the Project Explorer view, rename the material.

To define a new Profile

You can define a new profile in one of two ways:

 insert a new profile in the Project Explorer view
 duplicate an existing profile and modify it
1. To insert a new profile in the Project Explorer view:

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 Right-click Profiles and select Insert Item, then the required profile type.

The new profile is added at the end of the profile type sub folder.

2. To duplicate a profile in the Project Explorer view:

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 Select the profile you want to duplicate.

 Use Copy and Paste to create a copy of the Profile.

A copy of the profile is added at the end of the profile type with a suffix #<Copy number>.

3. In the Project Explorer view, select the newly created profile.

The Profiles Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.
4. In the Profiles Properties table, enter the specification data that will define the new profile.

The following attributes are user-defined, but are not required to be completed:
 Thickness of attached plating, tp

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 Width of attached plating, bp

RulesCalc uses these values to calculate the modulus of the stiffener with the user-defined plating
attached. This is given for information purposes only; this modulus value is not used elsewhere in
the program.
5. In the Project Explorer view, rename the item.

To modify Profile dimensions in the Graphic view

1. In the Project Explorer view, select the profile you want to modify.

A schematic representation of the profile is displayed in the Graphic view.

2. In the Graphic view, select the dimension you want to edit.

3. Overtype the highlighted value.

4. To update the dimension, do one of the following:
 press Enter
 click out of the field

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The dimension is recalculated and the profile is redrawn to display the new dimension.

5. If necessary, rename the modified profile.

Stiffener Search Tool

If a Stiffener does not meet your scantling design requirements, you can search for a more suitable
stiffener in your Library using the Stiffener Search Tool.

To use the Stiffener Search Tool

1. In the Project Explorer view, expand the Transverse Sections branch and select the required
item, for example Midship Section > Panel > Bottom.

2. In the Properties view, click the Stiffener Groups tab.

The Stiffener Groups table is displayed.

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3. In the column of a failed Stiffener Group, right-click Required Modulus and from the menu,
select Stiffener search tool.

The Stiffener Search Tool window is displayed.

A list of profiles defined in the Profiles branch of the Tree is displayed. These have the same
profile type as the failed Stiffener you selected, but have Modulus Values which will meet the
Required modulus (cm3) with attached plating.
4. The Stiffener Search Tool window provides you with several options:

If... then...
you want to search all 1. Enable the Search All Profiles check box.
profiles in the Profiles
library, regardless of profile
type

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If... then...
you want to select a 1. Select the Stiffener you want to apply from the list, and click the
stiffener from the list Apply button.

A message will be displayed, asking you to confirm your request.

2. Click Yes to apply the stiffener profile to the Stiffener Group.

you want to create a new 1. Click the New button.

stiffener
The Insert Stiffener Profile window is displayed.
2. In the Insert Stiffener Profile window, enter details of the new
stiffener.

3. Click OK to apply the new stiffener profile to the Stiffener Group.

Corrugation Profiles
You define corrugation profiles in the same way as standard stiffener profiles. These can be
combined to create an assembled corrugation or for use with corrugated bulkheads.

To define a Corrugation Profile

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click Profiles and select Insert Item > Corrugation.

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A new item is added to the Profiles branch.

2. In the Project Explorer view, select the new Angled Corrugation item.
The Angled Corrugation Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.
3. In the Angle Corrugation Properties table, enter the basic dimensions required to define the
corrugation profile.

4. In the Graphic view, look at the profile and check that the dimensions have been entered
correctly.

You cannot edit Pitch-p in the Graphic view.

Face width-c is a calculated value.

Defining an Assembled Corrugation

An assembled corrugation is a profile that incorporates:
 the lower, mid and upper corrugated profiles of a bulkhead
 the height of their respective weld seams
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To define an Assembled Corrugation

1. In the Project Explorer view, select Corrugation.

2. Use Copy and Paste, or Ctrl+C followed by Ctrl+V , to create two copies of the original
corrugation.
The corrugations are numbered automatically to identify each one individually.

3. Rename the corrugations as:

 Upper Corrugation
 Middle Corrugation
 Lower Corrugation
You can edit the dimensions of the corrugations later, if required.

4. Right-click Profiles and select Insert Item > Assembled Corrugation.

The new item, Assembled Corrugation is added to the Profiles branch.

5. In the Project Explorer view, select Assembled Corrugation.

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In the Assembled Corrugation Properties table, the corrugation profiles default to the first
item in the Profiles listing that RulesCalc identifies as a corrugation.

6. Use the drop-down list to select Upper, Middle and Lower corrugations from the list of
defined profile types.

7. Enter values for the Height of weld seam 1 and 2.

The corrugation profile is now complete and can be used to create, for example, a bulkhead with
vertical corrugation. You can save the corrugation for future use by including it in a Resource
Project Library.

Defining End Connections

This section explains how you use RulesCalc to build up a library of standard end connections that
can then be associated with longitudinal stiffeners.
The following topics are covered:
 Arrangement of a typical end connection
 Types of end connection
 Defining end connections
 Assigning end connections to individual stiffeners

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Arrangement of a typical End Connection

The diagram shows the arrangement of a typical end connection.

An end connection is made up of three parts:

 Fwd Bracket
 Aft Bracket
 A Secondary Stiffener on the Transverse Panel (the diagram shows a single stiffener as a
vertical grey bar)
The stiffener may have:
 No Heel
 Regular Heel (heel depth, heel height)
 Soft Heel (heel depth, heel height, heel radius)
If required, another Secondary Stiffener may be added to the opposite side of the Transverse Panel.
The Fwd and Aft brackets may be made up of a combination of the end connection types that are
described in this section.

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To define an Assembled Corrugation

1. In the Project Explorer view, select Corrugation.

2. Use Copy and Paste, or Ctrl+C followed by Ctrl+V , to create two copies of the original
corrugation.
The corrugations are numbered automatically to identify each one individually.

3. Rename the corrugations as:

 Upper Corrugation
 Middle Corrugation
 Lower Corrugation
You can edit the dimensions of the corrugations later, if required.

4. Right-click Profiles and select Insert Item > Assembled Corrugation.

The new item, Assembled Corrugation is added to the Profiles branch.

5. In the Project Explorer view, select Assembled Corrugation.

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In the Assembled Corrugation Properties table, the corrugation profiles default to the first
item in the Profiles listing that RulesCalc identifies as a corrugation.

6. Use the drop-down list to select Upper, Middle and Lower corrugations from the list of
defined profile types.

7. Enter values for the Height of weld seam 1 and 2.

The corrugation profile is now complete and can be used to create, for example, a bulkhead with
vertical corrugation. You can save the corrugation for future use by including it in a Resource
Project Library.

Extended Bracket with soft nose

Bracket Label Description

A Bracket length at top of bracket
B Bracket length at bottom of bracket
C Bracket height
D Toe height
E Bracket heel depth (optional)
F Bracket heel height (optional)
G Heel radius (optional)
H Soft nose radius (calculated value)

If E, F and G are omitted, the bracket has no heel.

If G only is omitted, the bracket will have a regular heel.
Enter a value for G if a soft heel is required.

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Extended bracket with soft toe

Bracket Label Description

A Bracket length at top of bracket
B Bracket length at bottom of bracket
C Bracket height
D Toe height
E Bracket heel depth (optional)
F Bracket heel height (optional)
G Heel radius (optional)
H Soft nose radius (calculated value)

If E, F and G are omitted, the bracket has no heel.

If G only is omitted, the bracket will have a regular heel.
Enter a value for G if a soft heel is required.

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Straight bracket (with regular or soft heel)

Bracket Label Description

A Bracket length
B Bracket height
C Bracket radius
D Toe height
E Bracket heel depth
F Bracket heel height
G Heel radius (optional)

If G is omitted, the bracket will have a regular heel.

Enter a value for G if a soft heel is required.

To define a Bracket Profile

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click End Connections and from the menu, select Insert Item
> Bracket Profile.

A new sub folder and item, Bracket Profile, is added to the End Connections branch of the
Tree.

2. In the Project Explorer view, select the Bracket Profile.

The Bracket Profile Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

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This is only a basic table. Further properties are added when you specify the Bracket type.
3. From the Bracket type drop-down list, select the type of bracket.

4. In the Bracket Profile Properties table, enter data from your plans.

The completed Bracket Profile is displayed in the Graphic view.

You can change the Bracket Profile dimensions in the Graphic view.

To define an Asymmetrical Straight Bracket

This bracket type is asymmetric with relevance to soft toe radius and toe height and is a straight
bracket. It is used where bulkhead stringers meet longitudinal bulkheads. It is also suitable to
model integral brackets where for example, one side has no toe, whilst the other does.
1. Follow the steps in To define a Bracket Profile.
2. In the Project Explorer view, select the bracket profile created and rename Asymmetrical
Straight Bracket.

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3. In the Properties view, enter the data using the following table for reference.

Field Description
Effective cross sectional area This is the cross sectional area at the throat of the
bracket, for example the area which will fail first if the
bracket is under increasing tension.
Bracket type From the drop-down list, select Asymmetrical Straight
Bracket.
Bracket Length, a Length of the bracket.
Bracket soft toe height at a Height of the toe at the side where length a is
measured.
Bracket soft toe radius at a Toe radius of the toe at the side where length a is
measured.
Bracket height, b Height of the bracket.
Bracket soft toe height at b Height of the toe at the side where height b is
measured.
Bracket soft toe radius at b Toe radius of the toe at the side where height b is
measured.
Bracket thickness Thickness of the bracket.

The Graphic view updates to display the bracket modelled.

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To define a Tripping Bracket with a Soft Heel

Follow the instructions in this section to create a Tripping Bracket with a Soft Heel.
For example:

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click End Connections and from the menu, select Insert Item
> Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.

A new item, Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection, is added to the Longitudinal Stiffener End
Connection folder.

2. In the Project Explorer view, select the new Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.
The End Connection Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This is only a basic table. Further properties are added when you select the Web stiffeners and
Bracket types.
Using this table, you can define Brackets and Web stiffeners at:
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 Location fwd of web, or

 both Location aft of web and Location fwd of web.
3. In the Location aft of web section, from the Web stiffener drop-down list, select Extended
Bracket; With Soft Heel.

A number of additional rows will be added to the Properties table, according to the selection
made.
4. To model a bracket that supports a free flange, enable the Used as tripping bracket? check
box.
5. From the Bracket type drop-down list, select Soft Nose Radius.
6. Enter the dimensions for the Extended Bracket.

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7. In the Graphic view, look at the schematic diagram of the End Connection.

Amendments to the bracket are displayed in the Graphic view in real-time as you define it.

To hide the labels on the schematic diagrams of End Connections, click the Labels button, .
8. In the Project Explorer view, rename the End Connection.

To define a Flat Bar Stiffener with a Radiused Bracket

Follow the instructions in this section to create a Flat Bar Stiffener with a Radiused Bracket.
For example:

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click End Connections and from the menu, select Insert Item
> Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.

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A new item, Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection, is added to the Longitudinal Stiffener End
Connection folder.

2. In the Project Explorer view, select the new Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.
The End Connection Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This is only a basic table. Further properties are added when you select the Web stiffeners and
Bracket types.
Using this table, you can define Brackets and Web stiffeners at:
 Location aft of web, or
 Location fwd of web, or
 both Location aft of web and Location fwd of web.
3. In the Location aft of web section, from the Web stiffener drop-down list, select Web
Stiffener; With Heel.

A new row, Web stiffener type, is added to the Properties table, together with rows for
entering the heel depth and height.

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4. From the Web stiffener type drop-down list, select the appropriate profile.

If the options you require are not currently in the list, add them to your Profiles library first. For
further information, see the RulesCalc July 2014.0 User Guide.
5. Enter values for the following:
 Web stiffener heel depth
 Web stiffener heel height above stiffener
6. From the Bracket type drop-down list, select Straight Bracket.

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7. Enter the dimensions for the Straight Bracket.

8. In the Location fwd of web section of the Properties table, from the Bracket type drop-down
list, select Radiused Bracket.

A number of additional rows will be added to the Location fwd of web section of the
Properties table.
9. Enter the dimensions for the Radiused Bracket.

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10. In the Graphic view, look at the schematic diagram of the End Connection.

Amendments to the bracket are displayed in the Graphic view in real-time as you define it.

To hide the labels on the schematic diagrams of End Connections, click the Labels button, .
11. In the Project Explorer view, rename the End Connection.

To define a Web Stiffener with a Soft Toe

Follow the instructions in this section to create an End Connection with a Soft Toed Bracket.
For example:

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click End Connections and from the menu, select Insert Item
> Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.

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A new item, Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection, is added to the Longitudinal Stiffener End
Connection folder.

2. In the Project Explorer view, select the new Longitudinal Stiffener End Connection.
The End Connection Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This is only a basic table. Further properties are added when you select the Web stiffeners and
Bracket types.
Using this table, you can define Brackets and Web stiffeners at:
 Location aft of web, or
 Location fwd of web, or
 both Location aft of web and Location fwd of web.
3. In the Location aft of web section, from the Web stiffener drop-down list, select Web
Stiffener; With Soft Heel.

A number of additional rows will be added to the Properties table, according to the selection
made.

If the option you require is not currently in the list, add it to your Profiles library first. For further
information, see the RulesCalc July 2014.0 User Guide.
4. Enter the following dimensions for the Web Stiffener:
 heel depth
 heel height above stiffener
 heel radius

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5. From the Bracket type drop-down list, select Soft Toe Radius.

6. Enter the dimensions for the bracket.

7. In the Graphic view, look at the schematic diagram of the End Connection.

Amendments to the bracket are displayed in the Graphic view in real-time as you define it.

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To hide the labels on the schematic diagrams of End Connections, click the Labels button, .
8. In the Project Explorer view, rename the End Connection.

To define stiffener end brackets (General Cargo Ships)

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click End Connections and from the menu, select Insert Item
> Stiffener End Bracket.

A new item, Stiffener End Bracket, is added to the End Connections branch of the Tree.

2. In the Tree view, select the Stiffener End Bracket.

The Stiffener End Bracket Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This is only a basic table. Further properties are added when you specify the way in which the
bracket is stiffened.
3. In the Stiffener End Bracket Properties table, enter data from your plans.
4. From the Stiffened? drop-down list, select whether or not the bracket has a flange.

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The possible types of bracket are displayed in the Graphic view. The Rules do not explicitly
state the type of bracket.

You can change the bracket height and width in the Graphic view.

Assigning End Connections to Stiffeners

To assign End Connections to Stiffener Groups

1. In the Project Explorer view, click the required structure, for example Midship Section > Side
Shell.

2. In the Properties view, click the Stiffener Groups tab.

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The Stiffener Groups table is displayed in the Properties view.

3. From the drop-down list, select the required End connection at frame.

If you assign the End connection at frame first, the End connection at frame -1 and End
connection at frame +1 properties will default to the same end connection.

4. If required, assign different end connections to End Connection at Frame -1 and End
Connection at Frame +1.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to assign end connections to all relevant Stiffener Groups.

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Defining Slot Connections and assigning them to Stiffeners

This section explains how you define slot connection types for stiffeners. You enter the slot
connection data into RulesCalc from your plans. RulesCalc uses the data as reference data.
The process of defining slot connections has three distinct stages that you must carry out in order:
1. Defining slot connections.
2. Defining the transverse primary structures.
3. Assigning slot connections to stiffeners.

To define a Slot Connection

1. In the Project Explorer view, right-click Slots and from the menu, select Insert Item > Slot.

A new item, Slot, is displayed in the Slots branch of the Tree.

2. Select the new Slot.

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The Slot Properties table is displayed in the Properties view.

This is only a basic table. As you select various options, the table expands accordingly and you
can enter properties such as the number of direct connections and the number of lugs. Additional
properties may then be added to the table.
3. From the Definition type drop-down list, select one of the following:
 Direct definition - to specify the dimensions of the Slot Connection in real terms
 Relative definition - to specify the dimensions of the Slot Connection relative to the height
of the stiffener it will be assigned to
4. Select the Number of direct connections and Number of lugs, as appropriate, from the drop-
down lists.
Additional properties will be displayed for defining each connection and lug.
5. From the Symmetrical/Asymmetrical stiffener drop-down list, select the required option.
6. Enter the remaining dimensions from your plans.

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7. In the Graphic view, look at the schematic representation of the Slot Connection you have just
defined.

You can change the dimensions in the Graphic view.

8. In the Project Explorer view, rename the Slot.

9. Repeat steps 1 to 8 until you have defined all the Slot Connections you need.

Creating a Resource Project Library

A resource project contains a set of user-defined materials and profiles that can be imported into
any number of ship projects. This is very useful when a design office or shipyard uses their own set
of preferred materials and profiles.

To export resources

You can export a resource project from an existing RulesCalc project.

Current materials, profiles and end connections are displayed in the Project Explorer view ready for
export.
You can edit the Project Explorer to delete any items that you do not require in the resource project
and add any new materials and profiles that you expect to use in the future.

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1. Open the RulesCalc file you want to export the resources from.
2. In the Project Explorer view, click the + symbol to show the contents of each folder.
3. Use the scroll bars to review the resources in your current list.
4. To add items, right-click the resources folders and select Insert Item.

5. To delete an item, on the Tree toolbar, click the Delete button, .

6. When the resource project is complete, from the Library toolbar, click the Export Resources
button, .
The Save As window is displayed.

7. Name your resource project and save it in a suitable folder.

The resource project file is given the appropriate suffix .src.

Take care not to confuse the required resource project files with other applications such as
AutoCAD which also use the .src suffix to identify source files.
You might want to save your project to a shared area on a network drive so that all members of
your workgroup will have access and be able to import this into other ship projects.

To import resources

1. Open the project file into which you want to import the resources.

2. On the Library toolbar, click the Import Resources button, .

3. Ensure that Resource Files (*.src) is selected in the Files of type field.

4. Double-click the resource file you wish to open.

The resource file is then imported into your current project and the resources are added to
your current project.

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Appendix A - RulesCalc toolbars

It is important to become familiar with the RulesCalc toolbars, as some facilities can only be
activated from the relevant toolbar. Not all toolbar commands are reproduced in the menu system.
The following sections provide details of the toolbars and how they are used.

Calculation Control toolbar

Location: Project Explorer view.
The Calculation Control toolbar allows you to turn calculations on or off for the current section.
The toolbar is active when a transverse section or one of its structures is selected in the Tree and
the transverse section properties table or the transverse section is displayed in the Graphic view.

Button Description
Enable Advanced Buckling Calculations - Enables the Advanced Buckling calculations.

Hull girder ultimate strength - Turns Hull girder ultimate strength calculations on or off.

Multi-section calculations - Enables the multi-section calculations.

Run multi-section calculations - Runs the multi-section calculations.

USA calculations - Perform USA calculations.

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Format Notes toolbar

Location: Notes page in the Property Details view
The Format Notes toolbar provides standard formatting tools which enable you to format your
notes.

Button Description
Font - Displays the font that will be applied to text. Clicking on the down arrow
enables you to select a different font.
Font size - Displays the size of the text. Clicking on the down arrow enables you to
select a different size.
Bold - Applies Bold style to text.

Italic - Applies Italic style to text.

Underline - Applies an underline to text.

Colour - Displays the colour palette enabling you to change the font colour.

Numbering - Applies numbering to text.

Bullets - Applies bullets to text.

Decrease Indent - Decreases the indent of text.

Increase Indent - Increases the indent of text.

Align Left - Aligns text to the left.

Center - Centres the text.

Align Right - Aligns text to the right.

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Graph toolbar
Location: The Graph View
The Graph toolbar provides tools for creating and formatting graphs in RulesCalc.

Button Description
Graph Properties - Displays the graph properties.

Horizontal Gridlines - Turns horizontal gridlines on or off in the displayed graph.

Vertical Gridlines - Turns vertical gridlines on or off in the displayed graph.

Legend - Displays or hides a text box containing the graph's title description. The view of the graph
expands when Legend is toggled to the 'off' setting.
Background - Turns the background colour on or off.

Scatter - Displays the graph as scatter points.

Lines - Displays the graph as line(s).

Scatter/Lines - (default) Displays the graph as line(s) together with scatter points.

Bar chart - Displays the graph as a bar chart.

Switch views - Toggles the view between the graph and the graph data table.

Delete - Deletes the graph.

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Grid Array toolbar

Location: The Properties View.
The Grid Array toolbar provides tools for formatting user-defined Properties tables in RulesCalc.

Button Description
Insert - Inserts new items in the Properties table according to the following options:
 Insert After
 Insert Before

Delete - Deletes selected items from the Properties table.

Duplicate - Duplicates the selected items in the Properties table.

Reverse - Reverses the order of the items in the Properties table.

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Grid Properties toolbar

Location: Properties view
The Grid Properties toolbar provides tools for formatting and filtering the contents of the Properties
table.

Button Description
Zoom In - Zooms into the Properties table.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the Properties table.

Zoom Normal - Returns the Properties table to normal size.

Decimal Places - Controls the number of decimal places displayed in the Properties table. The
default is 3.
Grid lines - Controls the display of grid lines in the Properties tables. The default is All lines.

Tooltips - Controls the Rule compliance tool tips.

Filters - Restricts the fields displayed in the tables in the Properties view.

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Intermediate Calculations toolbar

Location: Intermediate Calcs view
The Intermediate Calculations toolbar provides tools which find Rules referenced in the
Intermediate Calculations page and print the Intermediate Calculations.

Button Description
Find rule - Displays the Rule(s) associated with items displayed in the Intermediate Calculations page.

Print Intermediate Calculations - Prints the Intermediate Calculations in a user-friendly format.

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Library toolbar
Location: Project Explorer view
The Library toolbar provides tools for managing materials and profiles within your RulesCalc
project.

Button Description
Display Library - Displays the Materials and Profiles Library.

Import Resources - Imports a user-defined resource file containing materials and profiles
specification data.
Export Resources - Exports a user-defined resource file containing materials and profiles from
the current project to a new resource file.

Stiffener Section Modulus Calculator - Opens the Stiffener Section Modulus Calculator window.

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Midship Editor toolbar

Location: The Graphic View
The Midship Editor toolbar provides a range of tools used to create or modify structures in the
current Transverse Section displayed in the Graphic view.

Button Description
Standard mode - Standard selection cursor.

Radial select - Selects all the panels and strakes in the structure that is currently selected in the
Transverse Sections branch of the Tree view.

Zoom In - Zooms into the selected window or pane.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the selected window or pane.

Size to fit - Sizes the current transverse section to fit the Graphic view.

Magnify - Displays a magnifying glass tool which provides an enlarged view of local features in
the current Transverse Section View.
Labels - Displays the strake, stiffener and space, scantlings identifiers and dimensions in the
current transverse section.
Colour Structure - Colours the strakes and stiffeners in the Transverse Section View to indicate
percentage ranges of compliance with the Rules, or the material in which they are constructed,
according to the option you select.

Reflects the image - Displays the reflected panels in the Transverse Section View.

Show/hide construction lines - Displays the construction lines in the Transverse Section View.

Show spaces - Displays the valid spaces, in the current transverse section.

Show Transverse Structure - Allows you to see transverse primary structures that have been
defined.
Transverse section copy utility - Makes a copy of the current transverse section. You can edit
data in the copied section to define a new transverse section.

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Section Curve toolbar

Location: The Section Curve View.
The Section Curve toolbar provides tools for drawing panels in the Section Curve View.

Button Description
Panels - Allows you to draw a panel of one of the following types:
 Flat panel
 Centred Curved panel
 Curved panel
 Polyline panel
 Spline panel

Zoom In - Zooms into the Section Curve View.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the Section Curve View.

Size to fit - Sizes the current section curve to fit the Section Curve View.

Magnify - Displays a magnifying glass tool which provides an enlarged view of local features in the
current Section Curve View.

Labels - Displays other section curves by region, reference lines and coordinates.

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Section View toolbar

Location: The Longitudinal Section View.
The Section View toolbar provides tools for viewing the structures in the Longitudinal Section View.

Button Description
Zoom In - Zooms into the Longitudinal Section View.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the Longitudinal Section View.

Size to fit - Sizes the current section to fit the Longitudinal Section View.

Magnify - Displays a magnifying glass tool which provides an enlarged view of local features in the
current Longitudinal Section View.
Labels - Displays the strake, stiffener and space, scantlings identifiers and dimensions in the current
transverse section.
Colour Structure - Colours the structures in the Longitudinal Section View to indicate percentage
ranges of compliance with the Rules, or the material in which they are constructed, according to the
option you select.

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Selection and Drawing toolbar

Location: The Graphic View
The Selection and Drawing toolbar provides a range of tools for drawing panels in the Transverse
Section View.

Button Description
Global stiffener - Adds new longitudinal stiffener(s).

Panels - Allows you to draw a panel of one of the following types:

 Flat panel
 Angled flat panel
 Curved panel
 Centred curved panel
 Spline panel

Construction Lines - Allows you to draw a construction line of one

of the following types:
 Construction line at any angle
 Construction line at a specified angle
 Horizontal construction line
 Vertical construction line

Trim/Extend - According to the option you select, either shortens or

extends the selected line to connect with the datum line.

Create space - Adds a new space to the current transverse section.

Insert transverse bulkhead - Adds new transverse panel(s).

Insert Bulkhead Stringer - Adds new bulkhead stringer.

Insert stiffener group - Adds a new stiffener group.

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Button Description
Draw stiffener group - transverse structures only Generates a
stiffener group by graphically defining the stiffener group location.
Allows you to graphically define the start and end points of the first
stiffener in the group and then define the stiffener group
properties.
Edit stiffener group properties - Edits the properties of the selected
stiffener group. This tool can be used for both longitudinal and
transverse structures.
Convert reflection - Generates data for the 'other' side of the
Transverse Section about the centreline.
Due to the complexity of the calculations you cannot undo this
function.
Display transverse frame - Displays the transverse structure defined
in the current transverse section. To display the transverse
structures ensure that the show primary structures button is
enabled.
Display space configuration - Displays the configuration of the
spaces at the frame selected for the current transverse section.

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Standard toolbar
Location: Below the RulesCalc Menu bar.
The Standard toolbar provides the tools that you find in a typical Windows application, together
with some additional ones specific to RulesCalc.

Button Description
New - Opens the RulesCalc Start-up Wizard.

Open - Opens the standard Windows open dialog box enabling you to select the file you need to
open.
Save - Saves changes to the current file.

Print - Prints the contents of the current file.

Print Preview - Displays the report to be printed.

Cut - Removes the currently selected item to the clipboard.

Copy - Copies the currently selected item to the clipboard.

Paste - Pastes the previously copied item from the clipboard to the selected item.

Undo - Undoes the last action(s). Click the down arrow to see a list of previous actions.

Redo - Reinstates the last action(s). Click the down arrow to see a list of previous actions.

Solution Finder - Opens the Solution Finder window.

Send Mail - Opens Microsoft Outlook, creating an e-mail with the current project file attached.

Context Help - Displays the online help.

Toolbar Options - Displays the Add or Remove menu and sub-options. Enables you to add or remove
buttons on the Standard toolbar.

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Standard Notes toolbar

Location: Notes page in the Properties Details view
The Standard Notes toolbar provides the tools that you find in a typical Windows application.

Button Description
Cut - Removes the currently selected item to the clipboard.

Copy - Copies the currently selected item to the clipboard.

Paste - Pastes the previously copied item from the clipboard to the selected item.

Undo - Undoes the last action.

Redo - Reinstates the last action.

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Tree toolbar
Location: Project Explorer view
The Tree toolbar provides tools to change the Project Explorer tree structure.

Button Description
Filter option - Filters the items displayed in the Tree. Displays the currently selected filter option.

Insert - Opens the Insert dialog box enabling you to insert an item into the selected folder.

Insert Graph - Runs the Graph Wizard.

Delete - Deletes the selected item from the Tree.

Promote - Moves the selected item up one position in the list of items.

Demote - Moves the selected item down one position in the list of items.

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User Defined Curves toolbar

Location: The Graphic view
The User Defined Curves toolbar enables you to draw rudder profiles and cross sections in the
Graphic view. The User Defined Curves toolbar is enabled only when a Rudder, Rudder Horn
Section or Solepiece Section is selected in the Rudder and Stern Frames branch of the Tree.

Item Description
Add points - Allows you to add new linear control points to the schematic drawing in the Graphic
view.
Modify points - Allows you to modify existing linear control points on the schematic drawing in the
Graphic view.
Draw circle - Allows you to draw a circle in the Graphic view.

Draw ellipse - Allows you to draw an ellipse in the Graphic view.

Top surface - Allows you to define the top surface of the Rudder.

Bottom surface - Allows you to define the bottom surface of the Rudder.

Zoom In - Zooms into the selected window or pane.

Zoom Out - Zooms out of the selected window or pane.

Size to fit - Sizes the current transverse section to fit the Graphic view.

Magnify - Displays a magnifying glass tool which provides an enlarged view of local features in the
current Transverse Section View.
Labels - Displays the strake, stiffener and space, scantlings identifiers and dimensions in the current
transverse section.

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3D View Options toolbar

Location: 3D View
The 3D View Options toolbar enables you to change or enhance the 3D View, and provides access
to various tools. It is enabled only when viewing items selected in the General Arrangements or
Local Scantlings branches.

Button Description
Select angle of view - Enables you to view the model from various pre-set angles.

Return centre of view to middle of object - Returns the centre of the view to the middle of the
object.
Allow angular rotation - Allows more degrees of freedom for rotation of the model.

Zoom to fit - Resizes the object so that all of it can be viewed.

Select perspective - By default the model is displayed in 3D orthographic view. Alternatively, the
model can be viewed with 3D perspective, .
Render Ghosting - Turns the ghosting of the model on or off.

Calculate Bow Impact Pressure - Displays the Bow Flare Impact Pressures on the Hull Form.

Calculate Bottom Slamming Pressure - Displays the Bottom Slamming Pressures on the Hull Form.

Select contour shading - Indicates how the pressure contour lines are viewed. By default, they are
shown in smooth contour.
Select Region - Enables you to clip the 3D view to the selected region.

Add structure - Enables you to add structures using a quick entry tool instead of by defining
section curves.
When working in the Longitudinal Structures branch of the RulesCalc Tree, you can add vertical
or horizontal structures. When working in the Transverse Structures branch, you can add
transverse structures.
Transverse section copy utility - Enables you to create a 2D transverse section from the 3D model,
to import into existing functionality.

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Button Description
Select labels to display - Enables you to change the 3D View.
When working in the General Arrangements branch of the RulesCalc Tree the following options
are available:
 Chequer Board Selection - Adds a two-tone chequer effect to assist with the 3D
visualisation of the displayed structure.
 Section Lines - Displays all section curves entered for the structure to show the coverage
of the data entry.
 Clipping Planes - Displays two movable planes that can be positioned along the length of
the structure to 'shorten' the display.
 Frames - Displays the frames, labelling those at the bounds of all framing regions
(including the transom, FP and AP) and at the locations of the watertight/deep tank
transverse bulkheads (but not wash bulkheads).
When working in the Local Scantlings branch, the following additional options are available:
 Structures - Displays other structures.
 Spaces - Displays spaces.
 Stiffener IDs - Displays the ID number in the Stiffener array.
 Stiffener Labels - Displays the Stiffener Label, as defined in the Stiffener table.
 Plate IDs - Displays the ID number in the Plates array.
 Plate Labels - Displays the Plate Label, as defined in the Plate table.
 Plate Wireframe - Displays the Plate Corners, as defined in the Plates array.
 Display LCPs - Displays the Load Calculation Points.
Reflect - Enables you to view either the Port or Starboard side only. Click the button then select
the required side. By default both sides are displayed.
Colour structure - Enables you to view the properties of plates or stiffeners using colour coding.
This button is enabled only when viewing plates and stiffeners in the Local Scantlings branch of
the RulesCalc Tree.

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Appendix B - Icons and symbols

This appendix explains the icons and symbols used in RulesCalc.

Tree icons
Items in the Tree display a small icon before their name to indicate the status of the calculations
attached to the item or its children.
The icons displayed are listed below.

Icon Description
Plus sign - This branch of the Tree is a parent folder, which can be expanded to show additional sub-
folder branches known as children in the context of RulesCalc.
Minus sign - When a branch has been expanded, this branch of the Tree can be collapsed to hide the
sub-folders that are the children of the parent branch.
All calculations on this item and its children are complete and there are no errors.
Note, however, that there may be Rule deficiencies in the item.
One or more calculations on this item (or its children) have #REF errors. If a child of an item has
errors, then the parent of that item will also show errors.
One or more calculations on this item (or its children) have #DIV/0 or #RANGE errors. If a child of an
item has errors, then the parent of that item will also show errors.
Calculations are pending for this item. Calculations are either currently being carried out or stalled.
Check the Status Bar for the Calculation icon.
This item has notes attached to it.

Children of this item have notes but the parent itself does not have any notes.

This parent item has notes, and children of the item have notes.

This item has been locked and cannot be modified. This is to protect the integrity of items added
from Libraries such as Materials and Profiles, which have specifications conforming to validated
Industrial Standards.

Panel and details symbols

Symbols are used in the Tree view branches to indicate parent branch sections, structure types and
the type of material or profile.

Symbol Description
Basic Details

Bulkhead

Bulkhead Requirements, Ships Particulars

Classification Data

Combined Stress

Construction Line, Flat Panel, Frame Spacing

Curved Panel

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Symbol Description
Deck Area, Longitudinal Modulus, Taper Thickness

Deck Beams and Longitudinals, Deck Girders and Transverses

Deck Plating

Double bottom floors (Watertight and Non-Watertight)

End Connection - Bracket

End Connection - Longitudinal Stiffener

Equipment, Windlass

Frame

Global Stiffener

Hull Strength, Loading Conditions, Longitudinal Charts

Dredging Particulars and Load Line Data

Basic Machinery Data

Material - Aluminium

Material - Steel

Material - Propeller, Propeller Boss, Propeller Posts, Propeller Hull Clearance

Material - Unprotected Screwshaft and Tubeshaft

Midship Section

Multi-section Input and Output data

Pillars

Pintles

Profile - Built T

Profile - Built L

Profile - Corrugation and Assembled Corrugation

Profile - Double Plate

Profile - Flat Bar

Profile - L2

Profile - L3

Profile - Rolled Bulb

PSM (Primary Support Member)

Rudder, Rudder Stock

Rudder Couplings (Conical and Bolted)

Rudder Horn

Rudder Horn Section

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Symbol Description
Section Curve

Slot Connection, Slot Detail

Spaces - Compartment

Spaces - Space

Still Water Bending Moment

Still Water Shear Force

Solepiece Section

Sternframe, Solepiece

Structural Arrangement

3D Surface

Transverse Bulkheads

Transverse Frame

Transverse Panel

Welding Details

Windows and Deadlights/Storm covers (Passenger ships only)

Intermediate Calculations symbols

The following table lists the symbols that may appear in the Intermediate Calculations page.

Symbol Description
The result is a simple value, for example a plate identifier.

The result is an Intermediate Calculation required to calculate a final Rule requirement.

The result is a minimum Rule requirement, for example, minimum thickness.

The result is a maximum Rule requirement, for example, maximum stiffener spacing.

An error message is displayed.

A message explaining a requirement of the Rules requiring additional thought.

Filter option symbols

Large projects may contain a large number of items in the Tree. There are filters to assist you in
selecting the particular information you want to view.

Filter Description
No Filter - No filter is applied and all items in the file are displayed. This is the default option.

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Filter Description
Rule Failures - Only items that contain calculated Rule failures are displayed. The ticks and
crosses displayed in the Tree view indicate calculation errors and not Rule failures.

Calculation Errors - Only items that contain a calculation error are displayed in the Tree.

Reference Errors - Only items that contain a reference error are displayed in the Tree.
Notes - Only items that have note(s) attached are displayed in the Tree.
Overridden Items - Only items that contain calculated values that have been overridden are
displayed in the Tree.
Overridden Items - with no notes - Only items that contain overridden calculated values but
which do not have any explanatory notes attached are displayed in the Tree.

Filters cannot be combined. To remove a filter, select the No Filter option.

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Appendix C - Messages and Indicators

Various messages may be displayed in the property cells during an editing session. These act as a
useful guide, indicating incomplete data entry, or data entry error such as failure to input data in
the appropriate units.

Calculation Error messages

The following table describes the text that may be displayed in calculated fields in the Properties
tables.

Message Description
The calculation for the value has not been completed yet, because the program is re-
calculating. After a few seconds the message will clear to be replaced with a calculated
value or another more specific message.
The length of time this message is displayed depends on the speed of the PC on which the
program is running and the size and complexity of your model.
The calculation has failed due to an attempt to calculate a value from data, which contains
a non-valid zero value. This is usually due to the fact that the required data has not yet
been input. If the calculation formula carries out a division process where the required
data for the divisor has not been entered and is a default zero then a division by zero
message will be displayed.
Check the values of your input data and use the Intermediate Calculations page in the
Property Details view to assist you in tracking down and locating the source of your error.
The data for an item that the calculation depends on is missing. This is usually because
the required data has not been input yet and so has not been defined.
For example, perhaps you have not specified a required stiffener profile, or defined an
item in the Tree. The intermediate results window will indicate which item is missing.
An entered value is outside the range of reasonable values defined in the error checking
procedures programmed into RulesCalc.
Placing the mouse pointer over the error message in the grid will display a callout text box
indicating the valid range.
If the range indicated is zero, you have probably not yet defined a data item required to
calculate the expected range of values.

Status bar indicator

The following icon may appear in the status bar.

Icon Description
The program is actively performing calculations.

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Appendix D - Hull Configurations

RulesCalc uses a series of typical hull transverse section templates to identify the calculations
required to conform to the Rules requirements.
You will usually specify the hull type in the RulesCalc Startup Wizard, by choosing a small
'thumbnail' illustration from the hull types currently supported. If this is not the case and your data
has been transferred via an interface, the hull type must be present in the interface data file.
The calculations carried out during the modelling and verification procedures are defined by the
hull type selected and the data entered in respect of dimensions, materials, loadings, and so on.
This Appendix illustrates the Standard Hull Types and the structures and spaces that make up the
transverse sections generated for each of these hull configurations. Selection of the configuration
that matches closest to your ship design will speed up the process of generating the transverse
section.

In the diagrams illustrating the transverse sections, note that labels describing spaces are displayed
in bold type.

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Configuration A
A double bottom single skinned hull form with a single compartment for cargo.

Required Data - Configuration A Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius

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Configuration B
A double bottom single skinned hull form with two compartments for cargo separated at the
centreline by a longitudinal bulkhead.

Required Data - Configuration B Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius

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Configuration C
A double bottom single skinned hull form with three compartments for cargo separated by
longitudinal bulkheads.

Required Data - Configuration C Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Longitudinal Bulkhead offset from Centreline

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Configuration D
A double skinned hull form with single compartment for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration D Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Double Side Tank Width
Depth of Hopper Tank
Distance from CL to Hopper Tank Side
Width of Topside Tank
Depth of Vertical Topside Pate

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Configuration E
A double skinned hull form with a double compartment for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration E Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Double Side Tank Width
Depth of Hopper Tank
Distance from CL to Hopper Tank Side
Number of Stringers
Height of Side Stringers

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Configuration F
A double skinned hull form with three compartments for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration F Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Longitudinal Bulkhead Offset from Centreline
Double Side Tank Width
Depth of Hopper Tank
Distance from CL to Hopper Tank Side
Number of Stringers
Height of Side Stringers

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Configuration G - no Bilge Box

A double skinned hull form with single compartments for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration G - No Bilge Box Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Double Side Tank Width
Number of Double Bottom Girders
Position of Double Bottom Girders
Number of Stringers
Height of Side Stringers

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Configuration G - with Bilge Box

A double skinned hull form with single compartments for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration G - with Bilge Box Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the
deck, Sheerstrake Depth, Keel
Depth at Side Breadth and the ability to define
Height of the Double Bottom a default height for all overflows
above the baseline is also
Bilge Radius available.
Double Side Tank Width
Number of Double Bottom Girders
Position of Double Bottom Girders
Number of Stringers
Height of Side Stringers
Bilge Box Top Above Base These fields are available only for
container ships.
Bilge Box Side from CL

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Configuration H
A double bottom single skinned hull form with single compartment for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration H Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and
Depth at Side the ability to define a default height
Height of the Double Bottom for all overflows above the baseline is
also available.
Bilge Radius
Depth of Hopper Tank
Distance from CL to Hopper Tank Side
Depth of Topside Tank
Width of Topside Tank
Depth of Vertical Topside Pate
Number of Double Bottom Girders
Positions of Double Bottom Girders

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Configuration I
A double skinned hull form with single compartment for cargo and ballast spaces.

Required Data - Configuration I Notes

Moulded Breadth A facility to add knuckle to the deck,
Sheerstrake Depth, Keel Breadth and the ability
Depth at Side to define a default height for all overflows
Height of the Double Bottom at Centreline above the baseline is also available.

Height of Double Bottom at Hopper

Bilge Radius
Double Side Tank Width
Depth of Hopper Tank
Distance from CL to Hopper Tank Side
Depth of Topside Tank
Width of Topside Tank
Depth of Vertical Topside Pate
Number of Double Bottom Girders
Positions of Double Bottom Girders

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Help and Support Services

To get technical support for RulesCalc, you should first contact your local design support office.

Copenhagen Singapore
Lloyd's Register EMEA Lloyd's Register Asia
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DK-2900 Hellerup #16-02 Singapore, 119962
Denmark
Postal: PSA Building, PO Box 0319
Tel: +45 (0)32 96 18 00 Singapore 119962

Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6370 4535

Email: [email protected]
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Germany
Tel: +1 (1)281 675 3100
Postal: Postbox 11 32 43
D-20432 Hamburg, Germany Email : [email protected]

Tel: +49 (0)40 32 81 07 440

Email: [email protected]

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28008 Madrid Burlington, Ontario, L7N 3J1
Spain Canada

Tel: +34 (0)915 401 210 Tel: +1 (1)905 631 9420

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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No. 550 Yan An Dong Road Building No 1, Unit 162, 6th Floor
Shanghai 200001 151 M. Vasanji Road, Chakala
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Maharashtra
Tel: +86 (0)21 5158 1000 India
Email: [email protected] Tel: +91 (0)22 28329076
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Busan Piraeus
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862-1, Bomchon 1-dong 185 38, Piraeus
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Tel: +30 (0)210 4580808
Tel: +82 (0)51 640 5000
Email: [email protected]
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Yokohama Rotterdam
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Register Quality Assurance Ltd Weena-Zuid 170,
Queen's Tower A, 10th Floor 3012 NC, Rotterdam,
2-3-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku The Netherlands
Yokohama, 220-6010
Japan Postal: PostBus 701, 3000 AS
Rotterdam
Tel: +81 (0)45 682 5270 The Netherlands

Email: [email protected] Tel: +31 (0) 10 4145 088

Email: [email protected]

Trieste Sydney
Lloyd's Register EMEA Lloyd's Register Asia
Galleria Protti 2, Level 6, 44 Market Street, Sydney
34121 Trieste New South Wales, 2000
Italy Australia

Tel: +39 (0)40 3481489 Postal PO Box Q385, Sydney

NSW 1230
Email: [email protected] Australia

Tel: +61 (0)2 9262 1424

Email: [email protected]

You can also contact the London office:

Engineering Software IT
Lloyd's Register

Tel: +44 (0)207 423 2874

Email: [email protected]

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 Defining End Connections • 139
12 Index Defining Slot Connections and assigning them
to Stiffeners • 159
Document Conventions • 10
3 Duplicate Library Items • 121
3D View Options toolbar • 180 Duplicating columns in a Properties table • 42
Duplicating rows in a Properties table • 42
A
E
About the Lloyd's Register Update Manager •
21 Editing a calculated value in a Properties table
Aims and Audience • 9 • 37
Antecedents and Dependants • 30 Entering data in the Details branch • 97
Appendix A - RulesCalc toolbars • 53, 164 Entering mandatory data • 69
Appendix B - Icons and symbols • 30, 182 Equipment data • 115
Appendix C - Messages and Indicators • 186 Extended Bracket with soft nose • 142
Appendix D - Hull Configurations • 79, 187 Extended bracket with soft toe • 143
Arrangement of a typical End Connection • 140
Assigning End Connections to Stiffeners • 157
F
Filter option symbols • 184
B Format Notes toolbar • 165
Basic Data • 97 Formatting in Properties tables • 43
Bulkhead Requirements data • 111 Frame Spacing • 112
Framing View • 34
C
G
Calculation Control toolbar • 164
Calculation Error messages • 186 Getting Help • 59
Calculations • 120 Getting Started with RulesCalc • 27
Carrying out the Security Registration • 17 Graph toolbar • 166
Changing the Appearance • 55 Graphic view • 31
Checking for updates • 22 Grid Array toolbar • 167
Choosing units for a project • 88 Grid Properties toolbar • 168
Classification Data • 105
Collapsing and expanding sub-sections in a
H
Properties table • 44 Help and Support Services • 198
Configuration A • 188 History view • 31
Configuration B • 189
Configuration C • 190 I
Configuration D • 191 Inserting columns in a Properties table • 41
Configuration E • 192 Inserting rows in a Properties table • 41
Configuration F • 193 Installing RulesCalc • 13
Configuration G - no Bilge Box • 194 Intermediate Calculations page • 45, 67
Configuration G - with Bilge Box • 195 Intermediate Calculations symbols • 46, 184
Configuration H • 196 Intermediate Calculations toolbar • 169
Configuration I • 197 Introduction • 9
Configuring Lloyd's Register Update Manager •
24 L
Controlling the view arrangement • 53
Corrugation Profiles • 136 Library toolbar • 170
Creating a project with the RulesCalc Start Locked Items • 121
Wizard • 69 Longitudinal Section View • 32
Creating a Resource Project Library • 161 M
D Materials and Profiles Library • 84, 121
Defining a new Material • 128 Methodology • 119
Defining an Assembled Corrugation • 137 Midship Editor toolbar • 171
Defining custom Materials and Profiles • 86, Modelling in RulesCalc • 119
125, 127, 128

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N To check for updates • 22

To choose units for a project • 88
Notes page • 49 To close projects and RulesCalc • 96
O To configure Lloyd's Register Update Settings
• 23, 24
Organising the Project Explorer view • 56 To copy items from the Library • 121, 123
To customise toolbars • 53
P To define a Bracket Profile • 144
Panel and details symbols • 182 To define a Corrugation Profile • 136
Parents and Children • 29 To define a Flat Bar Stiffener with a Radiused
Project Explorer structure • 29 Bracket • 149
Project Explorer view • 28 To define a new Material • 128
Properties tables • 36 To define a new Profile • 130
Properties view • 36 To define a Slot Connection • 159
Properties view filters • 44, 101 To define a Tripping Bracket with a Soft Heel •
Property Details view • 44 147
To define a Web Stiffener with a Soft Toe • 153
R To define an Assembled Corrugation • 138,
141
Relationships page • 47
To define an Asymmetrical Straight Bracket •
Resizing views • 55
145
Returning to a calculated value in a Properties
To define stiffener end brackets (General
table • 39
Cargo Ships) • 156
Reviewing data entered in the RulesCalc Start
To delete a Note • 52
Wizard • 90
To delete items from the Project Explorer • 56
Rewinding updates • 25
To deselect items from the Library • 123
RulesCalc and Project files • 57
To download RulesCalc • 13
RulesCalc Minimum System Requirements •
To duplicate a Material • 128
13
To enter Basic Data • 97
RulesCalc Start Wizard - Navigation panel • 70
To enter Basic Details • 71
RulesCalc toolbars • 53
To enter Bulkhead Requirements data • 111
S To enter Cargo Bulkheads details • 76
To enter Classification Data • 105
Saving Projects and Closing RulesCalc • 93 To enter data for a new project in the Details
Schematic View • 35 branch • 97
Section Curve toolbar • 172 To enter Dredging Particulars • 102, 107
Section View toolbar • 173 To enter Equipment data • 115, 116
Selection and Drawing toolbar • 174 To enter Frame Spacing details • 75, 112
Setting Property table options • 42 To enter Girder and Stringer details • 82
Ship Particulars • 101 To enter Hatch Coamings details • 82
Software Conventions • 11, 80 To enter Hull Configuration data • 80
Standard Notes toolbar • 177 To enter Load Line Data • 104
Standard toolbar • 176 To enter Panel Options • 88
Status bar indicator • 186 To enter Ship Geometry details • 74
Stiffener Search Tool • 134 To enter Ship Particulars • 101
Straight bracket (with regular or soft heel) • To enter Stiffener Group information • 87
144 To enter Strake information • 84
Structural Arrangement Data • 109 To enter Structural Arrangement and Loading
T details • 77
To enter Structural Arrangement data • 109
The RulesCalc workspace • 27 To enter Windlass data • 118
To activate a Licence • 18 To export resources • 161
To assign End Connections to Stiffener To filter Properties • 44
Groups • 157 To Fix Columns in the Properties table • 40
To attach a Note to a Project Explorer view To Fix Rows in the Properties table • 41
item • 50 To format a Note • 51
To attach a Note to a Properties field • 49 To hide toolbars • 55
To change the Auto Recovery frequency • 94 To import resources • 162

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To manually request a Licence • 18 Using the online RulesCalc User Guide • 60

To modify Profile dimensions in the Graphic Using the Rules • 63
view • 127, 133 Using the RulesCalc Start Wizard • 69
To move items down the Project Explorer • 56
To move items up the Project Explorer • 56 V
To open a project file • 27 Viewing a Properties table • 36
To open the Lloyd's Register Update Manager Viewing Materials and Profiles • 124
• 21 Visible Captions • 55
To open the Project Explorer view • 30
To recover project files • 95 W
To rename Project Explorer view items • 56
What's This Help • 59
To request a Licence • 17
Where to find the Lloyd's Register Update
To resize views • 55
Manager • 21
To review data entered in the RulesCalc Start
Working with RulesCalc projects • 69
Wizard • 90
To rewind updates • 25
To save your project file for the first time • 93
To search the online User Guide using key
words • 61
To search the Rules using a Rule Reference •
65
To search the Rules using Text search • 63
To select items from the Library • 121, 123
To select Materials • 83
To select Profiles • 85
To select the Hull Type • 78
To start RulesCalc • 16
To start the RulesCalc Start Wizard • 69
To use the Stiffener Search Tool • 134
To view a Transverse Section • 32
To view all Materials used in a transverse
section • 125
To view Materials • 124, 129
To view Profiles • 126
To view Relationships • 47
To view the Framing View • 34
To view the History • 31
To view the Intermediate Calculations • 45
To view the Longitudinal Section View • 33
To view the online User Guide contents • 60
To view the Rules for a specific item • 66
To view the Schematic View • 35
To view the Transverse Bulkhead View • 35
To view the What's This Help • 59
Transverse Bulkhead View • 35
Transverse Bulkheads data • 112
Transverse Section View • 31
Tree icons • 182
Tree toolbar • 178
U
Understanding RulesCalc • 9
User Defined Curves toolbar • 179
Using Auto Recovery • 94
Using Resources • 121
Using RulesCalc • 9
Using the Lloyd's Register Update Manager •
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