Composite Structural

Engineering
The competitive edge Gurits Structural Engineering Department (formerly SP Technologies
ltd.) was formed out of SP Systems in 1988. To realise the benets of composites, the engineering
design input became a consultancy rather than technical product support. Initially the main
application was for racing yachts, which provided a hot-bed for development. The philosophy was
to apply an aeronautical-style design/analysis to an industry that needs a faster design to build
time. With the recent acquisition of High Modulus, this capability has been further enhanced.
Staffed by more than 60 personnel worldwide, with graduates from a range of disciplines
and nationalities, Gurit can provide local support, often in the native language.
Whilst technical expertise is essential, the strong practical background of Gurits engineering
team means that the engineering design is turned into buildable structures. On-site
engineering support strengthens this background and provides an additional link in the
design process. This, combined with the expertise of the Composite Processing, Prototyping
and Materials Development departments enable a full composite solution, which is far more
likely to deliver the best all-round solution.
Composite
Processing
Materials
Manufacturing
Structural
Design
New Materials
SPRINT

Airstream
Kitting
Preforms
Prototyping
Integrated Solution
Cost effective
High Performance
Realise benets of
technology
Parts
Component
Manufacturing
Optimisation
Geometry & Size
Dening process &
material choice
Process Engineering
Material
Design
Multiaxials
Global Support
The range of projects worked on covers any
large composite structural application and
has included:
Raceboats
Superyachts
Wind turbines
Underwater turbines
Civil Engineering
Architectual features
The systems used in-house include:
ISO 9001 controlled.
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Patran/Nastran with laminate Modeller
Hypermesh
In excess of 3000 projects covering a wide range of different composite structures have been undertaken spanning
a period of over 30 years. In addition to high prole raceboats such as Americas Cup, Open 60s and Volvo 70s Gurit have been
involved in the complete cross section of marine craft including military power boats, production cruisers, and some of the
worlds most spectacular composite superyachts.
Whilst Gurit is most widely recognised for its marine expertise, under the brand SP-High Modulus, Gurits past engineering
portfolio also includes innovative engineering of structures, some of which had never been tackled in composites before.
Gurit believe that, for the most integrated approach, tasks should
be carried out in-house, however involvement can be tailored to
suit individual project needs. Areas include:
Conceptual design
Laminate design & optimisation
Analysis using in-house tools, SP calculations etc.
FEA
CAD
Prototyping
On-site engineering support
Proof tests
Data acquisition
Classification Society / Certification Authority Liason
Engineering consultancy contracts are generally set up independently of material
sales. However, being part of a composite material manufacturing company means
that Gurits engineering team have always had a culture of understanding composite
processing and providing the link between the design concept and the builder.
From the heritage of consultancy project work, Gurits engineers are passionate about
the projects that they manage.
For each project, a main point of contact is established at Gurit, and that engineer
has a team supporting them from FEA specialists to CAD draughtsmen with senior
engineers providing guidance and overseeing the work.
As computing power has steadily grown, FEA is increasingly used as a
design tool to save weight, improve reliability and to give greater insight into
the behaviour of complex structures. Using this technique Gurit can predict
phenomena ranging from deections and stresses through to buckling and
natural frequency analysis.
Whilst often associated with engineering of advanced racing yachts, FEA
now nds use in the complete cross section of Gurits engineering expertise.
Whether you have a composite bridge, a production power boat, a wind turbine
or something that has never been engineered in composites before, FEA helps
Gurit to develop an optimised solution and avoid structural surprises.
FEA/CAD
Gurit engineers have been at the forefront of composites analysis using Finite Element
Analysis for over 20 years. Gurit have heavily invested in 3-D Cad, and FEA software
culminating in the current use of market leading software Nastran/Patran and Hyper Works.
UK
St Cross Business Park
Newport, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom PO30 5WU
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Canada
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USA
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Australia
Unit 1A, 81 Bassett Street
Mona Vale NSW 2103
Australia
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New Zealand
32 Canaveral Drive, Albany 0630
Private Box 302-191, North
Harbour
Auckland, New Zealand
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