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Simulating High Energy Events with Explicit Dynamics Analysis
Have you needed to run a structural analysis of a design subject to high energy dynamic conditions? These are typically…
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Predicting The End of Life
A fortune teller may try to predict when a person will die based on the length of the lines in…
FEA 4 min read
Using Stress-Strain Data in a Finite Element Simulation
Analysis of structures undergoing permanent deformation is something that CAE Associates routinely performs as part of its FEA consulting services. A…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 2 min read
Spool valve
The spool valves derive their name from their appearance. It consists of a shaft sliding in a bore which has…
FEA 4 min read
Six Sigma and Simulation
Ask a structural engineer “What is Six Sigma?” and he may reply: “σx σy, σz, σxy, σyz, σxz.” Well, hopefully we know that the sigma in a…
FEA 2 min read
The Value of a Single Element Model for Complex FEA
When performing complex finite element analyses, engineers typically bypass making the simplest, yet often most valuable, analytical model that can be…
FEA 4 min read
Should Tetrahedral Elements Be Avoided In Explicit Dynamics Analysis?
Explicit dynamics analysis is the best tool for simulating high energy dynamic events that involve impact or shock loads. It can…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 5 min read
Control Valves -1
In a hydraulic system, the hydraulic energy available from a pump is converted into motion and force by means of…
FEA 4 min read
The Benefits of Parametric Modeling & The Sensitivity Study
Anyone who uses a finite element analysis tool will tell you that there is nothing more exciting than starting a brand new…
Marine hydraulic and fluid machinery 7 min read
What is Fluid Mechanics?
Fluid mechanics, the branch of science that deals with the study of fluids (liquids and gases) in a state of…