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Mast – 2016

Context

New mast for the Vendée Globe 2016-2017

Use of the IMOCA class’ one-design wing mast mould

Construction at LORIMA from pre-preg carbon

Identical static moment to the previous mast required by the rule, with optimisation of the stiffness and safety

 

 

realization

Outlining of the specifications with the client.

Calculation of the stiffnesses using the stick model and definition of the optimum scantlings.

Special attention paid to the static moment and accurate weight estimate

Drawing up of the manufacturing plan file

Monitoring of construction and static tests for validation of the calculated stiffnesses

 

 

 

Technical environment

OPHELIA FEA

EXCEL WEIGHT ESTIMATE TOOL

2D AUTOCAD PLANS