Shaft optimization for nautimodels: Comparative analysis between carbon fiber and stainless steel

Abstract

This article investigates the feasibility of replacing stainless steel shafts with carbon fiber shafts in nautimodels, using simulations in ANSYS software. The results indicate that carbon fiber shafts require larger diameters to achieve similar mechanical strength, which can compromise the hydrodynamic performance and assembly of the model. In addition, issues such as manufacturing difficulty, risk of delamination and high cost make carbon fiber less viable, despite its lightness.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevenVImulti2024-080