“What is the stability of a vessel during lifting or other operations?” A very valid question. And one to which…
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A first step in modelling of contact has been added to DAVE and the equilibrium core. As of this moment…
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As of this moment, DAVE is available on conda-forge and a python 3.8 version of pyo3d has been added. Installation…
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Pendulums are often used as example to explain simple dynamic problems. They look simple and it is easy to make…
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Frequency domain calculations can be used to calculate the first order wave response of systems. The resulting RAOs can be…
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DAVE supports non-zero diameter cables running over sheaves or round-surfaces. This allows for super accurate modelling of rigging geometry as…
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DAVE runs on python. So before you able to run DAVE you will need to install python. How to do…
Continue ReadingMeshing with Blender
Blender is a 3D tool that is primarily developed for arts. Nevertheless it is usable for editing meshes for engineering…
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Welcome to Open-Ocean.org It is still a bit wet and soft, as one would expect… But we’re open for business!…
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas
This Christmas card was produced with DAVE using Capytaine for the hydrodynamic database and Blender for the rendering. Would you…
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