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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Consultants
FEA consultants make up a big core of our team of FEA consulting engineers and CAE consultants here at our Singapore simulation office in BroadTech Engineering. Time to market Introduction is also Highly critical for competitiveness. Getting to market first enables FEA Structural Engineering Consultancy companies to capture market share before competitors can respond.
At the very same time, Engineering product cycles performed in typical Structural SImulation Services performed have gotten Very short, the window of opportunity for maximum Business Profit potential has Significantly Lowered After releasing a product, FEA Structural Engineering Services companies have less time to recoup their development investment and collect revenue before the Core Commercial product is Surpassed by the next Updated version or worse, replaced by a competitor product. With this in mind, Engineering Structural Simulation Services companies need to be as Operational as possible. Investments in design FEM Simulation Software tools can help improve efficiencies, as well as help teams, catch problems earlier and avoid release delays
Examine the Benefits of Simulation by a Professional FEA Consultant
FEA Finite Element Analysis Simulation represents one product Advancement Expenditure that can support the Objectives Presented in Advanced Dynamic FEA Simulation Softwares provide insight into product strength and quality as well as cost drivers such as the Quantity of material Needed. They can help Discover problems early when it is more Profitable to fix them. They also allow efficient Assessment of Various design options to support innovation. In fact, BroadTech Engineering’s study, The Business Value of Simulation Finds, “FEA Pipe Stress Analysis Simulation Enables FEA Structural Consulting Services Enterprises to meet the Requests for Lower cost and Shorter time to market, but without compromising product quality.”
Some of the FEA related FEA Consulting services that we provide includes
1. Finite Element Method FEM Simulation
2. Finite Element Method FEM Modeling
Best Performing Structural Engineering Companies are 89% more likely than their peers to address these Confrontations with preprocessing Nonlinear FEA Software Solutions and FEA Analysis Softwares that have the Adaptability to Refine and Improve the Numerical model for the desired FEA Structural analysis.
This reduces the time needed by the Structural Engineering Consultants to Assess multiple iterations, making it Significantly Much easier for the Top Performing Engineering Team to innovate and Advance.
Lastly, Best Performing Finite Element Analysis Companies are 4.2 times more likely to use guided wizards to Guarantee best practices are followed. This guides the process of defining the model Correctly and helps Bypass incorrect Conjectures.
Some of the FEA related FEA Consulting services that we provide includes
1. Finite Element Method FEM Simulation
2. Finite Element Method FEM Modeling
Look for the Right Qualities in an FEA Simulation Solution
In order to support best practices, Best Performing FEA Fatigue Analysis Services Companies value Some qualities in an FEA Structural simulation Software Solution.
1. Visually filter results for better understanding
– Top Performers – 56%, Average – 25%
2. Use interactive tools to help Filter results data (e.g. data lists, max/min, etc.)
– Top Performers – 40%, Average – 22%
3. Capacity to export results into other Softwares like Excel
– Top Performers – 40%, Average -25%
Featured FEA Consulting Case Studies
Development of New Cohesive Model for Composite Material and Masonry Structures
Simulation Objective: Develop a new cohesive model for composite material and masonry structures
Methodology:
1. Propose a new cohesive model which considered the frictional strengthening in shear direction under normal compressive stress;
2. Write a UMAT subroutine to realize the new material model in ABAQUS;
3. FEA simulation analysis of the composite material and masonry structures under cyclic load.
Conclusion:
To the FEA analysis problems of composite or masonry structures for under cyclic load, the new cohesive model provides our FEA consultant a much better result than a traditional cohesive model.
FEA Load Simulation an Impacted Panel
Objective: To load an impacted panel in collapse by the assumption of Soft Inclusions approach. During impact, in addition to disbonds, there might be a loss of stiffness and strength. These are captured by Soft Inclusion approach.
Approach: Various approaches such as degradation of strength only, degradation of stiffness only, degradation of both strength and stiffness by different percentages was performed.
FEA Engineering Investigation into Collapse of Multi-purpose Hall
Simulation Objective: Continuous collapse analysis of Multi-purpose Hall
Methodology:
1. Site investigation which was performed as part of the FEA services provided to the client;
2. Estimate the load capacity of concrete supports, truss components and connections in LS-DYNA;
3. Dynamic continuous collapse analysis of the truss structure in LS-DYNA.
Conclusion: The structure was collapsed by overloading of the greening on the roof. The collapse started from the failure of the connection between truss components.
Simulation of Buckling Mode Shapes and Loading for Stiffened Panel
Objective: Aim was to determine the Buckling load for a stiffened panel (Impacted and Pristine). To determine the Buckling mode shapes.
Approach: The approach used was the EigenValue Buckling analysis. I made use of the Subspace approach as less than 25 Eigenvalues were needed. In Parallel, a linear analysis was performed to enable prediction of the Buckling load.
Outcome: Successfully determined First five buckling loads and buckling modes. Studied the transformation of buckling behavior from being local to global. Also determined the end shortening corresponding to Buckling.
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Featured FEA Consulting Case Studies
Structure Conceptualization and Optimization of Battery Heater Bracket in an Electrical Car
1. FEA Simulation objective:
To deliver the structure concept (3D model) to customers based on the required weight reduction without compromising structure stiffness (1st Eigen Frequency) when the material is replaced from Aluminum to Plastic
2. FEA Simulation Methodology and Approach:
Hypermesh, Optistruct, and Catia are employed. Based on the original metal design, a preliminary 3D model is prepared to conduct Topology Optimization Analysis. FE model including the bracket and the assembled parts are built-in Hypermesh (3D tetra elements, material properties, BCs, and Lanczos frequency analysis), subsequently, a Topology Optimization model is set up (design and non-design area, objective, constraint, etc.). The calculation is conducted by an Optistruct solver. After analysis, the values of eigen frequency and topologies are listed with different possible fractions of total volume. The final 3D model is drawn by Catia, but the design is reasonably modified compared with the given topologies considering the feasibility of a real manufacturing process.
3. Outcome & Conclusion:
Wall thickness and rib pattern are key factors of the design to achieve the stiffness and weight reduction requirements.
Fracture FEA analysis on a Nuclear control rod standpipe (CRSP)
1. FEA Simulation objective:
This project aimed to conduct a fracture analysis on a control rod standpipe (CRSP) which is a nuclear component on behalf of a customer (EDF Nuclear Energy, UK)
The fracture assessment aimed to demonstrate the structural integrity of the CRSP under specified reactor trip conditions for a postulated defect contained in one of the welds within the CRSP. The fracture assessment was conducted following R6 a nuclear fracture assessment standard. The fracture assessment was carried out by demonstrating that the J-integrals for a postulated defect under the specified reactor trip conditions were below the critical J-integrals for the postulated defect to propagate.
3. Outcome & Conclusion
Results from this project showed that a defect of a certain size would not propagate under the specified reactor trip conditions. Note that the defect size chosen was the maximum defect size not detectable during inspections. Also, this project evaluated the critical defect size for a circumferential semi-elliptical defect configuration.
FEA Simulation of Nissan Car chassis frame Stiffness behavior
1. FEA Simulation objective:
To study the stiffness behavior of Nissan Car chassis frame.
2. FEA Simulation Methodology and Approach:
Worked on static G-load conditions using NASTRAN solver in the new development of chassis frame. Fatigue evaluation is carried out with the Modified Goodman approach. Supported weight reduction for cross members using Optistruct optimization by removing material in the low-stress zone.
3. Outcome and Conclusion –
In the initial evaluation, design margins are good and needed to reduce material on low-stress zones.
Non-Linear FEA Analysis of Trailing-arm bush Durability
Customer: TATA MOTORS
vehicle Loads: Radial Axial,
1. FEA Simulation Objective:
Description: modeling a rubber with a double-bonded void bush for customers’ stiffness and durability cycles specification.
2. FEA Simulation Methodology and Approach:
1. Pre-Processing: polynomial strain energy Material and Element properties for non-linear explicit analysis problems which it behaves maximum and minimum principal stress are independent of hyper-elastic modulus.
2. Mesh conservatively:8 node hexahedron linear brick mesh is used for stiffness calculation using Ansys ICEM CFD.
3. Explicit analysis method carried out using simulia Abaqus
4. Define the polynomial strain energy material property for the rubber profile.
5. Define the interactions
6. Solution: Plot the Load vs deflection curve and calculate radial stiffness, Axial stiffness, Conical Stiffness
7. Durability: Plot the Principal stress curve and calculate the durability with estimated cycles using SN Curve data.
3. Outcome & Conclusion
Post processes the results for energy balance, Load deflection curve for Radial, Axial, Torsional, Conical directions and correlate with customer spec. and suggested the design rubber shape changes to meet the customer load specification.
Calculate durability life with Maximum principal stress based on SN Curve prediction. calculate the damage with target cycles with estimated life cycles.
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Footbridge
1. FEA Simulation Objective:
The objective of this study was to propose a concept of a footbridge that can be prefabricated, transported, and installed as a single piece on site. The bridge had a single span with a length of 28m. The cross-section was designed as a box with a 3m wide upper flange and tapered at the bottom flange. As a result of the first analysis, intermediate webs were added to better distribute stresses, and cross-section high was varied across the span.
The whole project can be divided into two stages: in the first stage multiple layers of short, randomly oriented glass fibers embedded in polymer resin GFRP, the cheapest material option, were proposed. This did not require composite mechanics.
- Material study – Micro damages of single fiber can appear much earlier than ultimate strength. Thus, von Misses stresses were limited to 40% ultimate tensile strength.
- Constructability – it was an academic project however bridge could be constructed after further study and detailed design
- FEA – LUSAS, British FEM software dedicated to civil engineering problems, was employed. Half a year earlier Our FEA Consultant started my study about FEM, mainly with books written by O.C Zienkiewicz. LUSAS had an extensive element library, good manuals rich in theoretical justifications, and a clean interface, it created a good environment for my study. Our FEA Consultant r FEA Consultant studied the performance of different possible elements, refined mesh, investigated the behavior of displacements’ derivatives.
- Stress analysis – Stress trajectories were studied. The initial thickness of plates had to be increased to prevent micro damages.
- Shell buckling – vertical plates (web) were subjected to out-of-plane buckling. First, web stiffeners were considered, thus increasing the Complexity of the bridge. The height of the plates was reduced to reduce buckling effects.
- Geometry modification – thickness of plates was increased in the middle part of the span. The height of the section was varied along the span.
- Verification of modified model – stresses were limited to the value chosen in the first point, stability of shells was ensured.
- Dynamic performance – natural frequencies were compared against possible pedestrian-induced vibrations. No risk of pedestrian-induced vibrations was identified.
It was also presented during on nationwide conference for engineers and was rewarded with a 2nd award for best work.
In the second stage, the bridge was studied further, this time in terms of composite mechanics. Here glass fiber reinforced mats were stacked together with carbon fiber reinforced mats. Different combinations of glass and carbon layers together with the orientation of carbon fibers were examined.
- Composite mechanics study – principals were studied, it was beside the scope of my first-degree study. Tsai-Hill and Tsai-Wu criteria of composite material strength were later used in the analysis.
- Implementation in LUSAS – Simple examples was studied to verify them with engineering intuition.
- Geometry – Resultant geometry from the first stage was applied.
- Study of different configurations and orientations of layers – in the result locally increased thickness was not required to meet stress limit requirements. The Upper and bottom flange was reinforced with two layers of carbon FRP. Mass was reduced by approx. 20%
Example Industry Engineering Usage of FEA Consultancy
1. Heavy machinery
Mechanical Machinery that excessively vibrates during Daily operation directly Affects the Functional quality of the Created product.
FEM Analysis Software such as Femap Software delivers/Offers Structural Engineering Consultants Useful Engineering insights into the Shortlisted Underlying cause Behind machine Structural vibrations, including Rotational machinery.
2. Electronics and consumer Products
FEM Software such as Femap Analysis Software helps Forecast the dynamic characteristics of electronics and consumer goods to avoid Undesired vibrations and Stress Forces, which Can result in Structure fatigue or Serious Structural Deformation failure.
3. Marine Naval Architecture
With a Rising Engineering demand for Quicker and lightweight Marine Vessel, design Architects can rely on FEM Simulation Software such as Femap Siemens FEA Software to Utilize/use FEA Structural Analysis to Accurately Forecast the Force response of the Who overall structure and its individual components that are Continuously subjected to wave Forces and current actions.
Computational performance and numerical Precision
Finite element analysis (FEA) Simulation Modeling has Steadily Expanded in size as FEA engineering consultants continue to Solve Complicated Technical problems. Today, complex FEA models with literally millions of degrees of freedom (DOF) have become the New Standard FEA Consulting Engineers Face Daily.
At the same time, computers have also evolved and multicore processors have become the de-facto standard.
Recursive domain normal modes
Recursive domain normal modes (RDMODES) is a high-performance eigen solution technique that significantly reduces the cost of eigenvalue Numerical Simulation for Relatively Big FEA models.
In combination with RDMODES, Simcenter Femap NX Nastran offers several options for calculating Quick frequency responses during the FEA Stress Analysis and is Capable Of Solving Big FEA Element structural and vibro-acoustic Numerical Modeling typically used in Automotive NVH.
Similar to Ansys Finite Element Analysis, Simcenter Femap NX Nastran also Strongly supports CDH/AMLS software to drastically accelerate Simcenter Femap NX Nastran modal and frequency response Numerical simulations.
RDMODES supports both SMP and DMP for greater Numerical solution ability.
Scalability for this Type of Numerical method has been achieved with a Count Upwards of 512 central processing units (CPUs).
The Highly recursive DMP solution can Enable Finite Element Consulting Engineers to Effectively Computing Huge Engineering problems more than 100 times faster than the Lanczos method on a single processor Core.
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