Dear all, I would like to test the manoeuvring characteristics of a boat fitted with 3 shaftlines while sailing astern. She has one rudder in...
Hi all, I have a stupid question regarding the usual barge structures. On the below midship section, ones can see that there are 3 pillars...
Hi everybody, I would like to be sure about this so I ask your opinions. What is the purpose of collar plates? Is it to break the...
Dear all, I am looking for open source / freeware for CFD and potential flow, do you have any reference? It can be for either Linux or Windows,...
Dear all, I am arguing with a consultant about the type of shifting weights to be used during an inclining test. I am talking about a small to...
Hi everyone, Anybody knows where to find (book, internet, other references, ...) some good materials on the design of brackets (section...
Hi everybody, I guess I am not the only one to keep an important database of all the ships found in magazines, design offices & saw on...
Hi All, Just to be sure, I would like to ask some details on the design flow for structural members. Let's take an example: I would like...
Dear all, I know my question will not raise innovative comments regarding new technologies but I have it in my mind and I would like to settle...
Hi everybody, Do you know if there is a guideline for the design of hull supporting structures (such as carling, deck reinforcement, ...) for...
Hello everyone, I wander if any of you got the chance to get a glance at RS rules? I heard they are quite good and can provide a nice...