structural engineering

Hi everyone, I’m A Naval Architect & the developer of a new Rhino3D plugin called CompositeWorks. This is a small plug for my plugin but it came from a genuine need in my own workflow to find a better path to design & document my own FRP structures. Dealing with spreadsheets to calculate...

Finite Element Analysis for Marine Structures https://navalapp.com/courses/finite-element-analysis-for-marine-structures/ This course covers theoretical and practical aspects of FEA applied to structural analysis. In the theoretical section, you will explore concepts like material resistance...

Hey all, Very rusty nav arch/boatbuilder here working on a personal project to convert a keel stepped mast to deck stepped. I need to calculate the scantlings for a compression post and any other structural components effected, and Im thinking to use rules of thumb rather than engineered...

Hi, After lurking for some time I have finally mustered the courage to post a question to the forum. We are currently designing a (low)- power outrigger boat project, and are a little unsure in figuring out the design of the arms. Overall dimensions: It is not the biggest boat with 20'...

I am comfortable with buoyancy calculations etc, but looking for the "unknown (to me) unknowns" around structural integrity of the platform. Looking at thick-wall HDPE pipe for the pontoons for reasons of maintenance and resistance to winter ice so I will assume zero structural contribution from...

We are fresh start up, yacht manufacturing company based in Turkey. We aim to produce finest quality composite motoryachts in range between 28ft to 50ft. As a good classic modest start we plan to manufacture 28ft open centre console t top motorboats. The preliminary design has been already...