Rudder Design

Georgie Keane
Rudder Design
Session 1
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Assignment 2
Start Tuesday 26th October 2010
Hand in Wednesday 17th November 2010
Written report. Maximum sides plus
appendices of calculations
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Purpose of assignment
Using the given design requirements and
experimental data calculate the minimum
rudder stock diameter.
Understand the concept of a balanced
rudder.
Check the minimum requirement for the
stock diameter and plate scantlings using
Lloyds rules.
Produce a sketch of the rudder showing the
overall profile, section shape, layout and
scantlings.
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Rudder
Types
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Points of
the rudder
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Rudder Force
Components
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Loads at rudder stock
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Purpose of assignment
Using the given design requirements and
experimental data calculate the minimum
rudder stock diameter.
Understand the concept of a balanced
rudder.
Check the minimum requirement for the
stock diameter and plate scantlings using
Lloyds rules.
Produce a sketch of the rudder showing the
overall profile, section shape, layout and
scantlings.
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Assignment.
Rudder dimensions rudder design data on handout
Rudder Torque experimental data on handout
interpolate for correct J
Torque = N x
Minimise Torque range of stock positions (20% -35% cord)
record absolute maximum torques
stock position to minimise maximums
Root bending moment = R y
Equivalent bending moment = M/2 +1/2 M
2
+ Q
2
Discuss
Lloyds Rules
Rudder Blade section
Drawing
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Experimental rig
Rudder Design
Session 2
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Purpose of assignment
Using the given design requirements and
experimental data calculate the minimum
rudder stock diameter.
Understand the concept of a balanced
rudder.
Check the minimum requirement for the
stock diameter and plate scantlings using
Lloyds rules.
Produce a sketch of the rudder showing the
overall profile, section shape, layout and
scantlings.
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Assignment.
Rudder dimensions rudder design data on handout
Rudder Torque experimental data on handout
interpolate for correct J
Torque = N x
Minimise Torque range of stock positions (20% -35% cord)
record absolute maximum torques
stock position to minimise maximums
Root bending moment = R y
Equivalent bending moment = M/2 +1/2 M
2
+ Q
2
Discuss
Lloyds Rules
Rudder Blade section
Drawing
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Rudder Stock
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Rudder crosshead and
hydraulics
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Rudder torque
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Minimizing torque
Stock Position (%)
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Loads at rudder stock
Rudder Design
Session 3
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Design Considerations
Hydrodynamic considerations:-
Minimum Drag
Good directional stability
High manoeuvrability
Rudder propeller interaction
Structural considerations:-
Ease of construction and maintenance
Structural reliability
Weight
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Choice of Section
Aspect Ratio. Structural consideration
Efficiency
Thickness : Cord ratio. Efficiency
Nose radius
Tapered Sections. Position of Cp(span)
Down wash
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NACA Sections.
Aero foil sections described by a 4 digit
number e.g. 0015
First two digits camber : cord ratio (00
if symmetrical)
Second two digits thickness : cord ratio
(10-20% for ships rudders)
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NACA Sections
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NACA 0010
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Rudder Thickness
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