Essays about: "Sailing yachts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Sailing yachts.

1. 1. Cable Shape Optimization - Drag Reduction of Cables Used in Marine Applications

   University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

   Author : Simon Garpenquist; [2023]
   Keywords : Wind Tunnel Experiment; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Aerodynamic Forces; Drag Reduction; Shape Optimization; Flow around Cylinders; Yacht Racing;

   Abstract : It is important to understand the aerodynamic properties of tensioned cables (e.g. used in suspension bridges and yacht riggings), both for drag reduction and vibrational suppression purposes. READ MORE

3. 2. A Feasibility Analysis of Natural Composite Alternatives in High Performance Sailing Vessels

   University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

   Author : Sabrina Smith; [2023]
   Keywords : F50 catamaran; sustainable materials; marine applications; flax laminates; mechanical testing; environmental analysis; weight distribution; yacht performance;

   Abstract : The construction of high-performance vessels like the F50 catamaran has traditionally prioritized advanced composite materials and performance-driven design. However, there is a growing need to incorporate sustainable materials and practices, with their performance in marine applications remaining relatively unknown. READ MORE

4. 3. Aerodynamics of Sailing Yachts : Force, Pressure and sail shape measurements as bridge between experiments and numerical simulations

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Francesco Giacobone; [2017]
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   Abstract : The present work reports the first systematic results obtained in wind tunnel and at full scale with theexperimental apparatus developed within the joint project among Politecnico di Milano, North Sails andCSEM. The steady state upwind aerodynamics of sailing yachts are investigated through the contemporarymeasurement of global forces, distributed pressures and sail flying shapes, and with numerical simulationsbased on Potential Theory and Navier-Stokes equations. READ MORE

5. 4. Design and models optimisation of asailing yacht dynamic simulator

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Paul Kerdraon; [2017]
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   Abstract : This master thesis is concerned with the design and optimisation of a dynamic velocity prediction programmefor high performance sailing yachts. The simulator uses response surfaces methods, maximising the computationaleciency. READ MORE

6. 5. An Aeroelastic Implementation for YachtSails and Rigs

   University essay from KTH/Marina system

   Author : Aron Helmstad; Tomas Larsson; [2013]
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   Abstract : An aeroelastic model has been developed to determine the elastic response of sailing yachts’ rigs and sails due to the aerodynamic pressure induced on the sails by the wind. A vortex-lattice method (VLM) is used to determine the aerodynamic pressure. The structural response is calculated with a non-linear finite element method (FEM). READ MORE