Predesign
phase
At
this phase the primary objective is to arrive at a clearly defined,
feasible concept while exploring the most promising alternative
design solution.
The
following criteria should be met prior to beginning the development
of the predesign phase:
Board
characteristics we want to obtain (in
terms of speed / stability / manoeuvrability / buoyancy / etc..)
Preliminary
Weight budget
Anticipated
construction cost
….
Design
phase
During
the design phase , major emphasis is upon
3D modelling and dimensioning of the whole internal wood structure.
For
three-dimensional modelling we chose “BoardCAD”,
an amazing open-source shaping software.
Generally
we
invests countless hours inside BoardCAD before reach exactly the
shape we have in mind. Every single parameters(outline / rocker /
rails – tail shapes…etc..) can be 100% customized.
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| 3D modelling |
Everywhere
is possible to know geometrical dimension of section including area
and volume data.
Final
work is very accurate! Next step is to extract 3D model in CAD
extension (step or DWG) in order to continue working with traditional
CAD software for the construction drawings.
Before
pass through next design phase we have to extract 2D profile for each
section (lateral and long)
we need including outline.
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| 2D section extraction |
Construction
documents phase
This
phase include preparation of detailed working drawing (named
blueprints) we will use to establish actual construction project.
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Rails
and Deck/Bottom thickness
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Each
2D section must
be completed in accordance with the internal structure in accordance
to the actual size of the components to be used.
The
first thing to decide is the configuration of the rails and the
deck/bottom thickness.
The
project
proceeds to the next step drawing general arrangement of internal
structures in accordance to the wood we decide to use.
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| 2D sections filled with internal structures |
This
should be as complete and accurate as possible, each component is
part of the framework and must be so arranged as to create a solid
structure that will support the surfer weight.
Moreover,
to cut
down the weight , we foreseen
to remove material where possible by holes where the structure is
less stressed.
