How to calculate the thickness of a hull?

I would like to know What are the methods used to optimise the thickness of a strip planking hull.

Thank you very much

jb
Delaunayjb@yahoo.fr

[gonzo]

Dave Gerr's book has the scantling rules for two different methods. It includes Lords rules which give a flexible hull.

Both ABS Offshore sailing yacht rules, and ISO 12215-1 cover wood.

JB ---

Optimizing wood core / plastic cloth faced compostes is a rather long process. I know because I have done so.

Dave Gerr and Tom McNaughton provide scantlings but not optimal (by any stated means) scantlings. The scantlings are simply a ratio of face material to core material and a scaling formula.

Optimal may be all core if cloth or plastic are unavailable or it may be all cloth and plastic if wood is unavailable.