FS-Wave generates hydrodynamic loading on framed structures created by FS2000. Loading due to wave, current, gravity and buoyancy are evaluated for subsequent analysis by FS2000.

• Wave Theories - Wave motions may be evaluated by Airy, Stokes 5th Order or Stream Function Wave Theories.
• Direction - Waves may be defined from any direction.
• Velocity Profile - Current velocity can be defined as a function of depth and specified in a different direction to the wave direction.
• Drag - Drag coefficients may be specified by individual element definition, property code definition, definition as a function of Reynolds Number, or definition as function of depth.
• Inertia - Inertia coefficients may be specified by individual element definition or by property code definition
• Local Axis- Drag and inertia coefficients may be defined relative to "Y" & "Z" directions of the element local co-ordinate system.
• Marine Growth - Marine growth (coatings) thickness may be individually specified for each element or defined as a function of depth.
• Flooded Members - Contents density may be specified by individual definition for each element or defined globally. A contents limit in terms of depth can also be specified ie depth above which the element will be assumed empty.
• All Sections - Loading on non-circular hollow sections and solid sections is possible.
• Wave Motion Utility - Utility for the evaluation of wave particle motions

Interactive or Batch Mode Operation

Single wave at specified spatial position or phase angle.
Stepped wave at defined phase increments.
Automatic generation of load cases