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Finite-element model of a rigid wing sail for a maxi trimaran

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2013

Hervé Devaux ,
Rémy Balze  and
Steven Robert
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Abstract

Since 1994, HDS is a major player in the design of complex composite parts, especially for racing sailing yachts [1]. In this paper, we suggest to present our approach in the design and finite-element modelling of the rigid wing-sail of the trimaran that won the 33rd America’s Cup, held in February 2010. From the decision to design the wing-sail to the assembly on the maxi trimaran, we will present the different steps of design and computation: principles and assessment of the aerodynamic loads, structural design and modelling with tools adapted to each problem, mass optimization. Then, we will detail some of the numerical problems that we faced in this project.

Keywords

HDSrigid wing-sailsailing yachttrimaranfinite-elementsmodelingdesignHDSaile rigidevoiliertrimaranéléments-finismodélisationconception
Type
Research Article
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Mechanics & Industry , Volume 13 , Issue 6: Giens 2011 , 2012 , pp. 423 - 430
Copyright
© AFM, EDP Sciences 2013

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