[MHml] Rig Stresses (was RE mast woes)

[brian eiland]

 He also commented that he/they were surprised at the stress levels measured
by strain gages on the diamonds during tuning.  He also commented that
calculation of the stresses is more an art than a science.
  
 Bill
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Brian responded:
Rig stresses....art rather than science....have a look here:

"Sail Loading on Rig, Rig Loading on Vessel" 
<http://boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2293>
 


Brian Eiland

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