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The range of complementary technologies available to yacht, rig and sails designers has increased significantly: within
a design team, the use of 3D design software and computational simulation methods are becoming well established
and reliable tools.
Andrea Avaldi from ABs says: ‘’While working within a large design team, as it happens now with JYD, we use three
CAD tools and two different software for structural analysis. Exchanging data files among these multiple
platforms is essential to make our work flow more efficiently. As we are not analysts but designers looking
for the optimal solution, our work-flow is actually a cyclic optimization loop. We need to evaluate alternative solutions
and then improve it.
The challenge is twofold: while evaluating a number of alternatives at the early stages before advanced calculation, it
is necessary to minimize the resources needed to handle the communication of design, and analysis information,
amongst a technical team ‘’.
Once the rig design is finalised in RigEdge, rig, sailplan and chainplates loads can be imported and visualised in Catia®.
CATIA® RigEdge
In RigEdge, mast and chainplate positions can be imported from CATIA® as STEP file, to enable the design of the rig and sails in the correct position
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SMAR Azure’s RigEdge is the unique and innovative software enabling rig and yacht designers to rapidly define the
sail-plan and rig dimensions. The robust analysis tools quickly evaluate the sail loads on the rig and calculate the rig
deformation and relative loads
Using RigEdge, designers are now able to save the rig, sail-plan in a
STEP file that can be imported in a CAD system. In the specific case
of a yacht designer using CATIA® (version 5) the mast and
chainplate positions can be exported in a STEP file which, imported
in RigEdge, enables the design of the rig and sails in the correct
position. Once the rig design is finalized, the rig-designer can
export, in a STEP file, the rig and sail-plan along with the chainplate’s
load. This can then be imported in CATIA® for a complete 3D yacht
model along with the capability to perform structural analysis. This
solution enables a flawless design process between the yacht, and
the sail and rig designers thus saving time and ensuring quality.
Andrea Avaldi from ABs continues “In our work, we usually start from
a white board, therefore having a graphical user interface that allows
our team to quickly design spars and rigs, and also evaluate sail and
chainplate loads is very helpful. We can quickly evaluate numerous
alternatives and even details, such as the position of the shrouds on
the deck. Now we have the ability to save our work in RigEdge and
evaluate the position on the hull shape in CATIA® which is very
helpful. We can practically evaluate as many rig configurations as we
want with a simple click action.”
“Considering that in our work we are constantly evaluating
alternatives and improvements, the time we are saving over a full
design loop is of great importance. During one transfer we can
save up to 30% of the overall design time, over a full
design loop we can save up to 80% of the overall time!!”
“The ability to use RigEdge and CATIA® with such a level of
integration does not only impact our design time, but also the
quality of our work. Indeed, every time we input data by hand, we
need to double check it as the probability of making error is high.
Besides that, we do not need to deal with data saved in different file
formats.”
“The final and important consideration to make is very relevant to
our work in the yachting industry. In this industry, the average
design team is formed only by a small number of people
therefore, it is extremely important that we are using user
friendly and accurate tools. These tools allow us to
manage our small teams efficiently, which in turn allows
us to run more than one project at a time, and use our
skills and resources to design structures only.
Furthermore, it is very important that we –as managers- have always
got a global view of the project as a whole.”
To learn more about this feature please contact Dr. Sabrina Malpede
or Mr. Francois Mathieu at the Dassault Systemes stand at the
Monaco Boat Show (stand QS26 Darse Sud).
USERS’ Profile
Advanced Structural Design
RigEdge - User
With more than a decade of operation in the
highest level of international yacht racing,
aerospace and automotive advanced structural
design, [AB]structures brings a mix of extensive
hands-on, practical experience together with the
implementation of leading edge technology,
parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, delivering
innovative lightweight structural designs.
After leading the structural design of Prada/Luna
Rossa Challenge, America´s Cup yachts for three
consecutive Cup campaigns Andrea Avaldi and
Fabio Bressan created [AB]structures in 2008.
The team now comprises six design engineers
and operates worldwide. From project brief to
concept development, build, testing and product
delivery, [AB]structures follows the optimized
lightweight approach all the way.
Contact:Contact:Contact:Contact: [email protected]@[email protected]@abstructures.com
CATIA® - User
Established in 1997 by Juan Kouyoumdjian, Juan
Yacht Design is involved in every aspect of the
design of racing and cruising yachts, from
conception and analysis through to final
construction drawings.
JYD is composed of a multicultural team
specializing in the design of high performance
racing yachts. Its members are at the forefront of
yacht design and engineering, from the most
sophisticated simulations using 3D, CFD and FEA
tools to the production of detailed construction
drawings and interaction with building teams.
JYD has built up a reputation for creating
innovative designs which pushes the boundaries
of technology and imagination. We strive to
enhance our designs to give the optimum
performance
Contact: Contact: Contact: Contact: [email protected]@[email protected]@juanyachtdesign.com
Recent projects where both companies have co-
operated:
Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12
Groupama Sailing Team - Race Winner
Puma Ocean Racing and Team Telefonica