The Value of a Single Element Model for Complex FEA
When performing complex finite element analyses, engineers typically bypass making the simplest, yet…
Should Tetrahedral Elements Be Avoided In Explicit Dynamics Analysis?
Explicit dynamics analysis is the best tool for simulating high energy dynamic…
The Benefits of Parametric Modeling & The Sensitivity Study
Anyone who uses a finite element analysis tool will tell you that there is…
How Do I Know If My Mesh is Good Enough?
Here at CAE Associates, we get a lot of different questions from our…
How Should I Model My Bolted Connection?
Bolted connections are common to many industries where standards (ASME, AISC, Sandia National Labs, ASTM,…
How to Model Concrete using Finite Elements
The very first Finite Element Method application was performed by my former professor, Raymond…
Is Engineering Simulation Software Training Worth the Investment?
The quick answer: YES! In nearly all cases after attending the class,…
Meshing Fabricated Structures in ANSYS Mechanical using Mesh Edit
The introduction of parallel part-by-part meshing to ANSYS Mechanical 15 back in…
Large Scale Modeling Techniques
Finite Element models continue to grow in size and analyzing a large number of…
Modeling Bolted Joints & Understanding Load Transfer
Understanding how structural parts interact and transfer load through mechanically fastened joints…
