The numerical simulation of free-surface flows around sailing boats is a complex topic that
addresses multiple mathematical tasks: the correct study of the flow field around a rigid hull …

We propose a method of modelling sail type structures which captures the wrinkling
behaviour of such structures. The method is validated through experimental and analytical …

The present thesis is part of the beyond the sea® project which aims to develop tethered kite
systems as auxiliary devices for ship propulsion. As a kite is a flexible structure, fluid …

Downwind yacht sails are subjected to fluid structure interaction effects which can slightly
change the initial design shape, with a direct impact on the overall performances. The …

In this paper, the numerical simulation of the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) between the
wind and the sails of a sailing boat is investigated. The FSI problem is solved via a strongly …

The idea of FEM is to approximate smooth solutions using polynomials, providing error
estimates that establish convergence in the limit of mesh refinement. The natural language …

This paper proposes a first step towards a framework to develop shell elements applicable
to any deformation regime. Here, we apply it to the large and moderate deformations of …

Abstract A Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) conventional case study is proposed to be used
as a benchmark for numerical analyses. Experimental tests were carried out to provide …

A numerical model for the simulation of the fluid-structure interaction (FSI) between the wind
and the sails of a sailing boat is presented. This problem is characterized by an extremely …

Because the pulmonary system is a site for both environmental particulate contamination, as
well as drug delivery into the body, numerous research groups have focused on precisely …