In 1999 New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani needed an architecturally accurate replacement for the historically significant clocktower atop City Hall. He chose NEB to design, engineer, and build it. After New York City's much-loved 66-foot tall clocktower suffered three disastrous fires, the city of New York asked NEB for a fireproof replica. Using aerospace-grade phenolic resin and a specially-built composites oven (similiar to the oven utilized to build pre-preg composite yachts) to post-cure the structure, NEB constructed the clocktower in six interlocking sections. After shipping the clocktower to New York City on a barge, the new tower fit and was erected in a mere 24 hours. New Yorkers loved it. NEB goes to law school. When Quinnipac College Law School needed several 5-foot-diameter turrets and a 20-foot diameter dome to grace their main building in Connecticut, they turned to NEB. After NEB's engineers designed and spec'd the custom molding, the pieces were built using fireproof phenolic resin and balsa core.

Structural Engineering CAD/CAM & CNC Custom Design   From a yacht's lines plans through to final construction, the NEB Engineering Team insures that every component part and structural member is properly spec'd and sized. And along the way they've been known to work some real "magic" -- innovative solutions to design problems, a novel engineering approach that bring's an Owner's wishes into reality, or the fast turnaround and resolution of a repair or refit issue. For example, to create a perfectly machined part from solid stainless steel on a "need it yesterday" basis, the NEB engineers will first solid-model the component digitally, then have it routed out of solid stock by a Computer Numerical Cutter (CNC). And when an NEB Owner wanted his new motoryacht completely wheelchair-accessible, our engineers designed pushbutton, stowaway lifts and ramps that blended in discreetly with the yacht's joinerwork.       NEB's array of sophisticated computer-modeling programs, such as AutoCad, SolidWorks, and MultiSurf, has given our engineers, who themselves are credentialed Naval Architects and Naval Engineers, the tools for highly accurate boatbuilding. From creating full-size, computer-generated construction templates (anything from a swimstep to a new engine bed to hull frames) to precision MIG- and tungsten-welding projects, every NEB-built component begins digitally. Whether designing a pushbutton "rolltop desk" hideaway hatch cover or a new way to utilize the power of hydraulics, NEB engineers thrive on complex design and engineering challenges. Much of the work of our Engineering Department, such as the weight studies that insure construction weight is what it should be, and the quality assurance controls used to monitor a project's progress -- is ultimately invisible to the end-user. But with a perfectly-engineered yacht or component part, an Owner can clearly see the rewards.       Because NEB's Engineering Team is always developing new solutions for "leading edge" racing yachts, where the demand for lightweight and high-strength components and structures is paramount, the lessons learned are continually translated into better-engineered construction materials and techniques for motoryachts and cruising sailboats. Destructive and non-destructive testing of laminate panels and structures is a large part of NEB's, as is testing the weldability and durability of various stainless-steel, aluminum, and titanium alloys. In developing better-engineered composite structures, NEB's engineers have pioneered precise methods (using transducers to measure pressure, thermocouples to measure heat) of monitoring cores during the building process. For more information about NEB Engineering, contact Matt Hammatt at 401-683-4000 or mhammatt@neboatworks.com