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`Macros to model downward pull of anchors using added weights `and to solve for equilibrium accounting for change in anchor weight `with change in waterplane. `Note: Run RIG.RF first to create TLP.GF or download here. ` `Note: This can be done more easily using negative ground points! `Define and set variables to represent anchor-to-ship attachment points: MACRO AnchAtt `%1=anchor number, %2,%3,%4=attachment location on ship variables anch%1l, anch%1t, anch%1v SET anch%1l = %2 SET anch%1t = %3 SET anch%1v = %4 / `Define and set variables to model anchor vertical force functions: `Force function is f = c + k*h `where h is the height of the point of attachment above the waterplane. MACRO AnchFPar `%1=anchor number, %2=k, %3=c, %4=h0 variable anch%1k, anch%1c SET anch%1k = %2 `Delta force / delta height SET anch%1c = %3 `Force at zero height / `Create or modify a weight for the given anchor: MACRO AnchWt `%1=anchor number part hull refpt = {anch%1l}, {anch%1t}, {anch%1v} variable f SET f = {anch%1k} MULT {HEIGHT} PLUS {anch%1c} ADD "Anchor %1 downward force" {f}, {anch%1l}, {anch%1t}, {anch%1v} /nowarn / `Saves present waterplane for future reference: MACRO WplSave variable heel0,trim0,depth0 SET heel0 = {HEEL} SET trim0 = {TRIM} SET depth0 = {DEPTH} / `Checks a given waterplane parameter present value against the saved value. `Reduces the control variable by one if the difference is small. MACRO WplChk variable d SET d = {%1} MINUS {%10} SET d = ABS {d} IF {d} < 0.01 THEN SET solving={solving} MINUS 1 / `Sets anchor forces for current waterplane and finds new waterplane: MACRO AnchSol1 IF {solving}=0 THEN EXIT .AnchWts SET solving=3 .WplSave SOLVE .WplChk HEEL .WplChk TRIM .WplChk DEPTH / `This assumes four anchors -- redefine this macro if using a different number. MACRO AnchWts .AnchWt 1 .AnchWt 2 .AnchWt 3 .AnchWt 4 / variable solving `-------------------------------------- MACRO AnchTest read tlp.gf depth = 55 vcg = 60 solve weight, lcg MACRO AnchWts .AnchWt 1 .AnchWt 2 .AnchWt 3 .AnchWt 4 // `Define anchor line attachment points: .AnchAtt 1, 50.0, 50.0p, 50 .AnchAtt 2, 50.0, 50.0s, 50 .AnchAtt 3,-50.0, 50.0p, 50 .AnchAtt 4,-50.0, 50.0s, 50 `Set vertical force function parameters: `anch no df/dh f0 .AnchFPar 1, 30, 500 .AnchFPar 2, 30, 500 .AnchFPar 3, 30, 500 .AnchFPar 4, 30, 500 `Solve for equilibrium condition: set solving=3 .AnchSol1 (10) `Repeat solve process up to given iteration limit STATUS GHS `Produce status report / .AnchTest |
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