The Design and Research of Resistance Instrument in Ship Towing Test

Based on the requirements of ship resistance towing test, a strain gauge type of resistance instrument has been designed, which consisting of the frame, towing component, course component, measuring component, etc. The towing component is responsible for the towing movement of the ship model, and the course component is responsible for constructing different course angles in the test requirements. An automatic brake mechanism has been equipped in measuring component, which can ensure the stability and accuracy of the tension sensor in towing test. The strength limit on the key components of the resistance instrument has been calculated by finite element analysis software, the optimization has been used in vulnerable components, and the instrument strength and reliability has been insured in the test.