I toyed around for awhile with the idea of creating a "fishtail" for propulsion. In a nutshell, build it out of foam rubber, in the shape of a...
That's what HYPERLINKS are for!!! ;) The solution to that is simple! Introduce yourself. Tell them you will be happy to tell them...
Hehe... close.... I think what it's saying is that "generally, a multi-axialled laminate of wood is more fatigue resistant than a solid FRP...
Interesting you should post that, as I happen to be particularly interested in the results of the uni, as I am in the process of a spar design...
What's with all these aviation losers signing up all of a sudden? :rolleyes: (Yeah.. I'm one too)
My grandmother had a little merry-go-round type of a nicknack with fan blades on top and a few candles underneath. When the candles are lit, the...
Maybe you should consider a simpler format though... My humble suggestion- DAVID SHMETTERMAN'S TOP TEN REASONS NOT TO DESIGN A BOAT!!!! 10....
The issues are more or less the same, as far as I can tell. If you know of something similar for boats, then post it up! If not, then maybe...
MikeJohns- As for "geek", you are absolutely right. I misspoke. What I meant to say was "nerd". ;) Either way, I didn't mean it in a...
Yes. I've started saying: Composites don't provide strength, they provide the potential for strength. I don't think it's an exaggeration to...
Well now I'm *really* confused. I wouldn't use screws into fiberglass unless it has a wood core, or if I were screwing all the way through...
Dem- I don't think this was *exactly* what you were looking for, but it comes close to the mark. From the EAA... With appropriate adjustment,...
So how do you figure waves? Is there an accepted "number of cycles (waves) per minute"?
Generally speaking, I don't like bolts being used in wood for structural members. The lack mechanical lock with the wood will allow some flex and...
Yes... multiple question marks should only be used when you have been working outside on your boat for a few hours, your up to your armpits with...
I also hear you can generate a lot of heat energy by burning spotted owls...
Very interesting post. May I ask how one might apply fatigue cycles to a non-moving object such as a hull? Also, as usual with composites,...
Coming from the perspective of used aircraft, I can tell you that "club" planes and rentals typically have a lot of hard wear and tear on them for...
Here around Chicago, I know where you can get some really cool plastic barrels for free... They are orange and have a lot of reflective tape on...
I dunno. It's one thing to do a repair/replace job for refurbishing. It's a whole other ball of wax when you start thinking about "improving" a...
