Freeship question

Discussion in 'Software' started by Swey, May 3, 2011.


  1. philSweet
    Joined: May 2008
    Posts: 2,682
    Likes: 451, Points: 83, Legacy Rep: 1082
    Location: Beaufort, SC and H'ville, NC

    philSweet Senior Member

    Swey, when designing for developable surfaces, you are pretty much obliged to accept the stem shape that results from your choice of chines. Same with the keel line or rabbet line. If you want to work some curve into the stem then the panel must twist as it travels aft and you have to then develop the curvature that results in each station cut using paper and pencil techniques such as referenced below. Once that is done, you can stuff it all into freeShip and see if it agrees that your panels are developable.
     

    Attached Files:

    • Rabl.pdf
      Rabl.pdf
      File size:
      568.7 KB
      Views:
      502
Loading...
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.