Space Mountain Designed With NASTRAN
Issue: 1977
Category: Industrial Productivity/Manufacturing Technology
Page: 104
Center: N/A
Origin: Nastran is Offshoot of Computer Design Technique Used in Construction of Airplanes and Spacecraft
Manufacturer: WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS
State: CA
Tech Terms: Computer Programs, Nastran, Structural Analysis, Walt Disney World, Entertainment
Abstract: "Space Mountain" roller coaster in Walt Disney World was designed using NASA's computer program "NASTRAN" (NASA Structural Analysis Program). Task is to design a support structure for the tracks which is totally safe and not overstrong. Overstrengthing adds nothing to safety and simply wastes money in unneeded steel. NASTRAN analysis is quick and inexpensive. Minimizes trial and error in design process and makes possible better safe, lighter structures while affording large scale savings in development time and materials.
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