Experimental validation of a FEM-aided structural design of an eco-sustainable high performance made skiff

M. Fontana, M. Glorioso, A. Pilagatti, C. Moscoloni, G. Mattiazzo
Abstract:
In the racing boat design world, the most important aim is researching the best compromise between performances and safety. Nowadays, countless structural design tools exist, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), however every numerical model needs a controllable, repeatable, reliable experimental validation. The present work focuses on the structural design cycle adopted by Polito Sailing Team during the design and building of their own new skiff, a high-performance sailing dinghy, built mainly with natural composite material like balsa wood and flax fiber. The whole boat was completely designed by students, according to eco-sustainable principles, in order to participate in a university competition called 1001VelaCup.
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC19
Event name:
MetroSea 2019
Title:

TC19 International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea

Place:
Genoa, ITALY
Time:
03 October 2019 - 05 October 2019
Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC8
Event name:
Special session at MetroSea 2019
Title:

TC19 International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea

Place:
Genoa, ITALY
Time:
03 October 2019 - 05 October 2019