When acoustic sources (wind flow) excite this dynamic cavity structure, blade damage will manifest itself in changes to the cavity acoustic response.
U.K. Engineering firm pics U.S. FEA software
A developer of multidiscipline simulation software says P/A Engineering, a U.K.-based engineering consulting company, has selected MSC Nastran and Patran to simulate complex composite components for the aerospace industry. P/A Engineering has an extensive background in structural analysis of large aircraft. Working with OEMs, their suppliers and Supplemental Type Certificate holders, P/A Engineering offers a…
OEM selects simulation software to develop composite wind-turbine blades
A developer of industry-specific engineering software and services says wind-turbine manufacturer Nordex has purchased FiberSIM software to streamline its design-to-manufacturing process for composite wind-turbine blades. Nordex uses FiberSIM to develop detailed ply designs, accurate flat patterns, and manufacturing output, and complete documentation for the engineering release. The software will let Nordex enhance the automation of…