Thanks for the links to the freebie software, I will give these a go. I think Broekie's revised formulae (thanks again) probably is the integral of Prex's equation, with x = L. I will try and check this later on.
Thought I'd report back.
The AASHTO formula only works for relatively thick wall thicknesses. When the wall thickness:diameter ratio is less than about 1:8 two things happen. Firstly, the taper has very little effect on deflection when compared to an untapered section (for same fixed end...
There are many different mast/sail configurations but my particular mast is not supported by standing rigging. The sail is continuously connected to the mast from top to bottom. A constant chord sail (i.e. rectangular) will actually have an elliptical load distribution due to air pressure...
Thnaks guys - really great help! Who would have thought the answer could be found in a standard on road signs! I think I might try splitting the mast into a number of differing sections as per SlideRuleEra, just to check. I agree the loading assumption is very simplistic, it is approximately...
Hello,
I'm hoping someone here can help. I have a question concerning my dinghy mast that have been puzzling me for some time now and I have been unable to find any reference book or website that covers this topic. I am a Chartered Engineer, but not a structural one, so know the basics of...
