Noran Engineering, Inc. (NEi),
Westminster, Calif., 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, nonlinear 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 it's
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.
For more information, visit http://www.farrdesign.com or call
410/267-0780.
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.
For more information, visit http://www.nenastran.com or call
714/899-1220.
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