Open AccessDesign and validation by the finite element method of the structural arrangement of a riverine low draft combat boat
Author(s) -
David M. Alvarado,
Edinson Flores,
Edwin Paipa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
ship science and technology/ciencia y tecnologia de buques/el aprendiz
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2619-645X
pISSN - 1909-8642
DOI - 10.25043/19098642.218
Subject(s) - patrolling , hull , navy , marine engineering , naval architecture , finite element method , engineering , work (physics) , civil engineering , geography , structural engineering , archaeology , mechanical engineering
Inland navigation in shallow waters with partially submerged objects and riparian vegetation might represent severe restrictions to patrolling operations of the Colombian Navy. Consequently, there is a need for a riverine combat and reconnaissance boat with the ability to operate in 0.4 m depth shallow waters and which structural arrangement is to be designed according to maritime classification societies and operational requirements of the navy. The aim of this work is to explain and to validate the 20 knots, 3.8 tons of displacement, 8.6 m length, 2.6 m beam and 0.35 m draft boat scantling by guidelines of the classification societies and hence, improving and validating by direct analysis the hull structural arrangement.