TY  - JOUR
T1  - New Algorithms to Evaluate the Real Shape of a Hull
AU - Ingrassia, Tommaso AU - Di Paola, Francesco AU - Lo Brutto, Mauro AU - Mancuso, Antonio AU - Nigrelli, Vincenzo 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 13
IS  - 7
SP  - 1638
EP  - 1643
PY  - 2018
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2018.1638.1643
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2018.1638.1643
KW  - Low-cost reverse engineering analysis
KW  -close range photogrammetry
KW  -CAE tools
KW  -sailing yacht
KW  -generative algorithms
KW  -CAD Model
AB  - In this study, a new method to compare rebuilt surfaces of hulls of sailing yachts is presented. In
particular, the considered rebuilt surfaces are created through classic reverse engineering approaches. The new
method has been developed by means of Grasshopper, a free generative algorithms editor that can be used as
plugin of Rhinoceros, one of the most widespread free-form modelling software. In particular, two different
algorithms have been developed: the first one allows controlling the quality of the rebuilt surfaces, the second
one, instead, allows to measure the deviations between the original CAD Model and the rebuilt surface of the
hull. A case study related to the hull of a small sailing yacht is also presented. The obtained results have
demonstrated the efficiency of the new proposed low-cost method.
ER  -