In the design of boat hulls (and aircraft) reduction in material thickness is important and the hull is usually made as an assembly (welded or riveted) with stringers and frames. The design of stiffened panels is a complex problem. Are there a set of simplified rules for the design of stringers and frames for boat hulls?
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They are called scantling rules. Herreshoff and Nevin had scantling rules for wooden yachts. Classification Societies such as Lloyds and BV have scantling rules for ships. Gerr's Boat Strength has rules for small boats covering several hull materials.
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