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Case
studies
- Optimisation
of a roll frame for an amphibious vehicle (to follow)
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Static analysis
We
have many years experience using finite element analysis and we now use
Solidworks Cosmos FEA software.
It is essential to have a good
understanding of the engineering principles behind stressing and FEA,
to ensure high quality results. Much of our experience is in the
aerospace industry and with gas turbines.
We use static linear or non-linear code to predict stress and
deflection,
including steady and transient thermal analysis. The results are
used to evaluate safety factors, fatigue life and conformance with
relevant design standards.
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Recent
work includes a suspension system for a domestic product and a
renewable energy package.
Dynamic analysis
We also use Solidworks
Cosmos FEA software to predict dynamic response, frequencies and mode
shapes.
Most of our experience
in this area is in predicting the
resonances of aerofoils and bladed disc assemblies in the aerospace
industry. Critical frequencies and speeds are often neglected in
other industries and in consumer products, leading to fatigue and
premature failure.
Some of
our work is
helping clients understand why components have
failed and to create more robust designs
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Design Optimisation
Finite
element analysis is used to optimise designs. This helps our
clients to produce components that are cheaper to make, use less
material and perform better. We
also help design agencies to validate and improve their new designs, by
optimising materials and geometry. This achieves the best cost for
production, while ensuring parts will not fail prematurely.
The case studies include examples of design optimisation. |
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