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Structural calculation of an IMOCA race-seat in organic carbon fiber – Vendée Globe 2020-2021

Company : IRT

  • CAD rework of 3D scan surfaces of a race-seat.
  • CAD modification in order to add lateral head-support and creation of the mold surfaces.
  • Characterization of the fiber and infusion process in order to get material properties.
  • FE model calculation on 1 layup iteration.

 
DURATION

3 weeks

NO. OF MODELS
OR ITERATIONS

CAD surfaces and mold definition / Characterization of the material and process

TYPE
MODEL

Shells model


SOLVERS USED

Linear static (EPILYSIS)