SimSpar 1.0 Design is available

SimSpar 1.0 Design, the first software fully dedicated to the design and to the tuning of yacht masts is now available on our site.
This software allows to quickly design a mast by defining its geometry, mast tube and cable mechanical properties then by tuning rig tension.
SimSpar displays immediatly mast deformation under sail loads, buckling coefficients and rig tension.
SimSpar allows to easily display mast deformation variations as a function of tuning changes..

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CRAIN is the French Research & Development office which specialises in nautical applications. Created in 1984 and managed by P. PALLU DE LA BARRIERE, CRAIN investigate and carry out successfully :

Performance and behaviour prediction of sailing boats
Design, computation, hydrodynamic and aerodynamic testing of hull, appendages, sails
Structure computation and design
Realization of high performances components in composite material
Special project or studies management
Software development for sailboat design

The company's experience allows it to meet and exceed the most ambitious project expectations with :

Efficiency
Reactivity
Flexibility

CRAIN carries out studies using its own facilities :

Numerical modelisation CFD, VPP, FEA
Realisation of composite material components

CRAIN also makes efficient use of its partner's facilities :

Tank test and wind tunnel
Specific numeric modelisation
On board measurement of motion and loads