Farr Yacht Design Meets Rigors of Around-the-World Ocean Racing With NEi Nastran Analysis Software
Farr Yacht Design Meets Rigors of Around-the-World Ocean Racing With NEi Nastran Analysis Software
Jun. 20, 2007 10:00 AM
WESTMINSTER, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/20/07 -- Noran
Engineering, Inc. (NEi), a leading developer of finite element analysis
(FEA) software, announced that Farr
Yacht Design (FYD) has added NEi Nastran to enhance its composite structural
analysis and simulation capabilities. FYD is a worldwide leader in the
design and engineering of high performance racing yachts for major events
including the America's Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race, as well as, custom
and production yachts for builders around the globe.
"Structural analysis is an increasingly important component of successful
racing yacht design," comments Dave Fornaro, FYD design engineer. "We have
been utilizing FEA for several years to validate and improve our designs
and desired to enhance our suite of analysis tools with more advanced
capabilities in several areas including laminated composites, non-linear
surface contact with friction, and bolted joints with pre-load. After an
exhaustive review, NEi Nastran stood out as the best choice based on its
advanced capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and quality technical support."
FYD's first application of Nastran is for its next-generation of designs
for the Volvo Ocean Race, a grueling round-the-world race sailed in fully
crewed, 70-foot carbon fiber yachts capable of speeds in excess of 40
knots. "These designs are forging new frontiers in ocean racing," adds
Dave Fornaro. "They operate in harsh and brutal conditions, and require a
rigorous level of structural design and analysis to ensure peak performance
and safety. We are confident that NEi Nastran will be an excellent tool
for the job and we have been extremely satisfied with the support from
Noran Engineering."
Tony Abbey, NEi Technical Manager, noted the collaborative potential, "We
are excited to support and extend FYD's composite analysis capabilities.
NEi Nastran provides benefits to a highly sophisticated user base ranging
from aerospace vehicles and Formula 1 cars to America's Cup and Tour de
France bicycles."
About Farr Yacht Design
FYD is a racing-yacht design firm with an extensive record of wins in
highly prestigious international grand prix events like the Volvo Ocean
Race, Admiral's Cup, Commodores' Cup, Kenwood Cup, Sardinia Cup, and
Southern Cross.
Website: www.farrdesign.com Telephone: 410.267.0780 Email:
info@farrdesign.com
About Noran Engineering, Inc.
NEi provides a complete suite of engineering software for structural,
thermal, dynamics, fatigue, composites, and optimization. Companies
worldwide in a variety of industries depend on the core product, NEi
Nastran.
Website: www.NEiNastran.com
Telephone: 714.899.1220 Email: info@noraneng.com
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