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- Title
Software optimizes structure for America's Cup contender.
- Abstract
This article presents information on an announcement made by Noran Engineering's NEiNastran Finite Element Analysis software, and Anaglyph Laminate Tools, for the design, analysis, and optimization of their composite boat entry named "+39 Challenge" in the U.S. Cup sailing yacht race. The U.S. Cup is considered one of the world's most prestigious sailing competitions and is known for its tradition of demonstrating innovation and rewarding technological superiority. According to Principal Designer Giovanni Ceccarelli they are using NEiNastran for structural assessment and optimization of the new carbon fiber hull of +39 and on metal parts.
- Subjects
YACHT racing; NORAN Engineering Inc.; DESIGN; CARBON fibers; TECHNOLOGY; METALS; STRUCTURAL frames
- Publication
Advanced Materials & Processes, 2005, Vol 163, Issue 6, p23
- ISSN
0882-7958
- Publication type
Article