Geometry Design of Wooden Barrels

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present a design methodology of the wooden barrel geometry, as an algorithm of successive calculations. Thus, starting from the required elements (volume, length, shape, maximum height of storage space) the user will be able to define the geometry which must be obtained by processing. Based on these calculations, one can define the structure, size and shape of the staves in order to establish the processing technology of both components and subassemblies (jacket and bottoms) which are to form the final product by their assembling using metal circles.

Keywords

• wooden barrel
• shape geometry
• geometric construction