08 SHO-vibration??

[Kaybat]

I'm still all about getting one,but did anyone read the article in PWI??(page 28?) The guy riding it basically said the new hull's too rigid.......

[jtskier11]

I'm still all about getting one,but did anyone read the article in PWI??(page 28?) The guy riding it basically said the new hull's too rigid.......

Thats bad?

[Kaybat]

don't know...the dude definetely wasn't thrilled with the ride though,(numb hands,rough ride in the chop)read the article...?

update:turns out that was an 08 HO(with nano hull)he was riding...not a SHO(my bad)

[jtskier11]

don't know...the dude definetely wasn't thrilled with the ride though,(numb hands,rough ride in the chop)read the article...?

No. I never could find the mag anywhere.

[ultraman250]

I would rather have a very rigid hull than one that flexes a lot.

[jtskier11]

I would rather have a very rigid hull than one that flexes a lot.

Thats the impression I was under. If it has too much flex, it'll crack.

[H2HO]

No. I never could find the mag anywhere.

I thought it was just me. I cant find that magazine anywhere either!

[jtskier11]

I thought it was just me. I cant find that magazine anywhere either!

I gave up! I couldnt find it anywhere.

[Pistonwash]

Rigid = more speed...flexing will cause slower speed, plus flexing hurts cornering performance.

[way2fast]

Contrary to some beliefs, a hull that is too rigid will self destruct. All raceboats are designed with a certain amount of "give" incorporated in their construction. Now, I'm not talking about a hull that flexes as much as a limp noodle, but rather one that can distribute and absorb the shock of high speed pounding without cracking into pieces.

Same goes for skyscrapers....anyone know how much built in flex and sway is exhibited by the Empire State Building on a windy day ?? !!

Richard

[jpack]

Contrary to some beliefs, a hull that is too rigid will self destruct. All raceboats are designed with a certain amount of "give" incorporated in their construction. Now, I'm not talking about a hull that flexes as much as a limp noodle, but rather one that can distribute and absorb the shock of high speed pounding without cracking into pieces.

Same goes for skyscrapers....anyone know how much built in flex and sway is exhibited by the Empire State Building on a windy day ?? !!

Richard

1/4" in either direction, for a total of 1/2" not bad for a structure that is over 1400'tall.

[Red08Ultra250]

You actually need a little of both:

Wind and Elevators

To stand up to the horizontal force of wind, skyscrapers need the right combination of stability and flexibility. They have to be rigid enough that the wind can't push them too far from side to side, but flexible enough that they can give a little, absorbing some of the wind energy.

In the end, they designed the towers (world trade center) so they could sway about 3 feet in either direction

http://people.howstuffworks.com/wtc2.htm