How to calculate the thickness of a hull?

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by jb, Oct 21, 2003.

  1. jb

    jb Guest

    I would like to know What are the methods used to optimise the thickness of a strip planking hull.

    Thank you very much

    jb
    Delaunayjb@yahoo.fr
     
    jb, Oct 21, 2003
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  2. gonzo
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    Dave Gerr's book has the scantling rules for two different methods. It includes Lords rules which give a flexible hull.
     
    gonzo, Oct 21, 2003
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  3. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Standard scantling rules

    Both ABS Offshore sailing yacht rules, and ISO 12215-1 cover wood.
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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  5. Guest

    Guest Guest

    JB ---

    Optimizing wood core / plastic cloth faced compostes is a rather long process. I know because I have done so.

    Dave Gerr and Tom McNaughton provide scantlings but not optimal (by any stated means) scantlings. The scantlings are simply a ratio of face material to core material and a scaling formula.

    Optimal may be all core if cloth or plastic are unavailable or it may be all cloth and plastic if wood is unavailable.
     
    Guest, Nov 7, 2003
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