{ Week 7 } Experiential Thoughts

Gehry, Art Gallery of Ontario
http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/2008/11/AGO_opening_ship-ribs_tall_02.jpg

{ Week 7 } Inspiring Ship Engineering: Catamarans

Benefits of a double hull
Faster than monohulls as there is less drag in the water.
Resists overturning better

Cons
Slower to turn than monohulls due to drag
Can capsize

http://www.superyachttimes.com/articles/Image/Companies/Sabdes/2009-01-50m-Cat/Sabdes-Cat-50-big.jpg

This is a high speed military catamaran.

http://www.ratedorhated.com/ratings/huge_catamaran_b.jpg

http://www.liveyachting.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/60m-motor-catamaran.jpg

Basic Catamaran

Hyodroairy or Pontoon Type

SWATH Type

{ Week 7 } Artistic Inspiration

Tim Hawkinson, Mobius Ship, 2006, wood, plastic, Plexiglas, rope, staples, string, twist ties, glue
http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/bf/96/sculpture,art,architecture,creativity-bf96b23d7bf5d9670d9d7a8b5586a242_h.jpg

Daniel Widrig
http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/8e/0e/architecture,art,daniel,widrig,design,digital,digital,design-8e0eecdb4248b7eb329bf8aacbb827a7_h.jpg

Daniel Widrig
http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/5c/f6/architecture,art,daniel,widrig,design,digital,design,digital,fabrication-5cf6f90925f403c462d9b3dc4d1cc75c_h.jpg