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What Is Finite Element Analysis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a type of computer program that uses the finite element method to analyze a material or object…
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Why Use Rigid Bodies for Transient Dynamics Analysis?
Transient dynamics analysis methods are used to predict the response of structures to dynamic loads. The outputs can include stresses and…
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Why Use MPC Based Contact for “Bonded” Connections?
Have you ever noticed that there is an option to change your Bonded contact formulation from Pure Penalty to MPC Bonded? Have…
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Where Does Stress Come From?
Where does stress come from? No, I am not talking about your in-laws deciding move in with you for a few…
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The Six P’s of Finite Element Analysis
(Prior Planning Prevents Particularly Poor Performance) When performing any finite element analysis project it is critical to plan your approach to ensure a success.…
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Topological Optimisation with ANSYS 17.0
Utilising the new FREE topology optimisation ACT-extension, one can explore new innovative ways to reduce mass that were not available…
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Planning Ahead for Maximum Usage of Your Finite Element Model
Unless you work for a company designing custom “one-off” products you often find yourself creating a finite element model with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…