construction of aluminium and carbon masts

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Lourencosampaio, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. Lourencosampaio
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    Lourencosampaio Junior Member

    Hello all,

    I am doing an investigation on: 'Development of materials in masts of racing triangular-rigged sailboats and how it has affected performance.'

    I am looking for info about the construction of aluminium and carbon masts, and its advantages and disadvantages.

    could anyone help me please?

    LS
     
  2. susho
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    susho Composite builder

    alu is extruded. carbon can be wound out of filaments, or made with hand lay up methods. wet lay ups as well as prepreg.
    do a search with those terms ;) search youtube(how its made had a part about it..) contact supplyers(selden, prince fibre tech, etc.)
     
  3. Eric Sponberg
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  4. Lourencosampaio
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    Lourencosampaio Junior Member

    Many thanks to both of you!

    LS
     

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