We've completed the development of MAESTRO v9.0.8, which
features enhanced load balancing as well as a more robust solver
to process large models. The MAESTRO development and support
team has also addressed a variety of graphical user interface
(GUI) bugs and inconsistencies.
New and
Enhanced Features
Here is a short list of the new and enhanced features
available in
MAESTRO v9.0.8.
-
Sparse Out-Of-Core (OOC) Solver:
Added Sparse Out-Of-Core (OOC) solver that can solve very
large
models. The limitation of the solver is based only on the
computer's hard disk space. Models up to 700,000 degrees of
freedom have been tested.
-
Inertia Balance:
Added automated inertia balancing for models having
hydrostatic loading. Previously, automated inertia balance
was only available for models not having hydrostatic
loading. The details of the load balance methodology are
available under Load Balance in the Verification and
Validation section of the manual.
-
Longitudinal Bending Moments:
Axial forces for longitudinal bending moment calculations
are now included. Previously, the bending moment
distribution was based on the classical beam theory, where
the contributions from axial forces were ignored. In some
cases, this resulted in bending moment distributions that
did not close at the ends. This only affects the bending
moment distribution plot and does not change the model's
loads; therefore, this will not change previous model
response results. The details of the longitudinal bending
moment calculations are available under Load Balance in the
Verification and Validation section of the manual.
-
Bending
Moment/Shear Plots:
Bending moment and shear force are now plotted at the base
line. Previously, these plots were located at the
waterline.
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Load Balancing Verification Documentation:
An extensive explanation and verification of the load
balancing methodology is presented in the Help file.
A
complete list of the Release Notes can be found
here.
Development Activities
We continue to strive for nothing short of an exceptional
experience for our user base and welcome all comments and
suggestions. Our development has continued to focus on improved
hydrodynamic loads import, equivalent design waves application,
Spectral Fatigue Analysis, and the implementation of
classification specific buckling criteria.
Download and
Pricing Details
For users who are current on maintenance and support:
MAESTRO
v9.0.8 is a free upgrade for users with current maintenance and
support (m&s) agreements and is available for download at
www.orca3d.com/maestro.
For users who are not current on maintenance and support:
If you do
not have a current m&s agreement, please contact your local
reseller or
sales@orca3d.com to receive a quotation for MAESTRO v9.0.8.
For those who are not sure if they are current on maintenance
and support:
If you are
not sure if your m&s agreement is current, run the
MAESTRO Fast Lock
utility from the Start
> All Programs >
MAESTRO menu.
Prior to running the MAESTRO
Fast Lock utility, verify the hardware lock is
securely attached. This utility will read your MAESTRO hardware
lock and display the date that your m&s agreement expires.
If you have any questions about purchasing or evaluating
MAESTRO, please contact us at
sales@orca3d.com.
If you have questions about the capabilities or use of the
software, please write to
maestrosupport@orca3d.com.
On behalf of the MAESTRO development and support team, we thank
you for your business and look forward to hearing from you.