Flexcom > Theory

This section provides a comprehensive background on the modelling and analytical capabilities of the software. It is not intended to be read from cover-to-cover. You should refer to it when interested in further detail on any particular aspect of the program.

•Fundamentals covers some basic topics which all Flexcom users should be familiar with, namely Unit Systems, Keyword Parameterisation and Axes and Displacements. It also discusses the Finite Element Formulation in detail for interested readers.

•Model Building presents information on all aspects relating to model creation in Flexcom, covering areas such as Geometry, Geometric Properties, Hydrodynamic Properties, Special Element Types, Pipe-in-Pipe, Enviroment, Seabed Interaction, Vessels and Vessel Motions, Contact Surfaces, Line Clashing and Wind Turbine Modelling.

•Applied Loading discussed the various options regarding load application in Flexcom, including Internal Fluid, Current Loading, Wave Loading, Additional Loading Options such as user-subroutines. It also discusses the application of Boundary Conditions, and more specialised areas such as Wake Interference and Coupled Analysis.

•Postprocessing summarises the comprehensive range of postprocessing options available in Flexcom, and includes sections on Database Postprocessing, Summary Postprocessing, Summary Postprocessing Collation, Clearance & Interference Postprocessing and Code Checking. Custom Postprocessing provides additional options for advanced users, facilitating the development of specialised postprocessing tools tailored to meet specific requirements, including areas such as the Excel Add-In, Database Access Routines, and VBA code.