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Last generation foiling IMOCA for Armel Tripon to compete in the 2020 Vendée Globe race.
Designed by naval architect Samuel Manuard in collaboration with KND and built by Black Pepper yachts
The IMOCA l’OCCITANE is the first “scow” type of IMOCA to be built.
Foils:
Designed by Nat Shaver
Built by Avel Robotics with fiber placement robot
Hull and internal Structure:
Definition of the design structural specifications
Guidance for the best use of the IMOCA standard mast
Full FEA shell model of the boat
Analysis under hydro-static loads, rig and foil loads.
Design of the best possible internal structure, definition and optimization of all the scantlings for the best compromise between strength and weight.
Calculation and optimization of all loaded pieces (chainplates, appendages systems…)
Topological optimization of the mast and keel area.
Full set of drawings for all parts of the boat
Weight estimate
Guidance during the construction of the boat
Foils
Definition of the design structural specifications
Guidance in choosing the construction method and shipyard
Design and Scantling optimization using our internal Structure / fluid interaction software
Local volumetric finite element models
Construction drawings
Guidance during the construction
Hull and internal Structure:
Composit shell and volumetric models: HYPERMESH/OPTISTRUCT
FEA Optimization HYPERMESH/OPTISTRUCT
Drawings: AutoCAD
4 engineers and draftsmen , 2600h of studies and drawings
Foils
FEA Stick – FSI : SOFIA
Volumetric FEA : FEMAP/NASTRAN
Our mission : Creating composite parts, which will make a difference tomorrow, both in the marine environment and in industry. Making calculations to ensure our clients the design and fabrication of reliable and innovative composite structures, which perfectly adhere to their needs or ideas, whether they comprise offshore race boats, cruisers or industrial projects.
