Tony Abbey Editorial Contributor

Tony's latest posts

• Meshless FEA Opportunities
  January 1, 2019
  Is there a future for meshless methods in mainstream analysis?
• Autodesk Nastran In-CAD
  September 1, 2018
  Walk through the setup and analysis of a simple bracket to get an overview of Autodesk Nastran, a CAD-embedded finite element analysis software.
• An ESRD CAE Handbook Look
  May 1, 2018
  DE looks into the ESRD CAE Handbook – a collection of pre-built FEA models to check strength, stiffness and other characteristics of typical fittings and components found in aerospace and other industries.
• FEA Modeling for Change
  November 1, 2017
  This article reviews some ways in which FEA modeling can anticipate design changes and keep ahead of the curve.
• Meshless FEA Opportunities
  January 1, 2019
  Is there a future for meshless methods in mainstream analysis?
• Democratization in FEA
  November 1, 2018
  Most of the discussion on FEA democratization tends to focus on CAD-embedded FEA. The downside of making FEA software accessible by all is often stated as there may not be adequate understanding of the underlying principles of FEA.
• Autodesk Nastran In-CAD
  September 1, 2018
  Walk through the setup and analysis of a simple bracket to get an overview of Autodesk Nastran, a CAD-embedded finite element analysis software.
• COMSOL Multiphysics Overview
  August 1, 2018
  Get a look at the latest capabilities and functionalities.
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Overview, Part 2
  July 1, 2018
  Walk through a static analysis study of an aircraft keel section in SOLIDWORKS.
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Overview, Part 1
  June 1, 2018
  Walk through a static analysis study of an aircraft keel section in SOLIDWORKS.
• An ESRD CAE Handbook Look
  May 1, 2018
  DE looks into the ESRD CAE Handbook – a collection of pre-built FEA models to check strength, stiffness and other characteristics of typical fittings and components found in aerospace and other industries.
• Optimization Overview: solidThinking Inspire
  April 1, 2018
  solidThinking Inspire 2018 is a structural optimization program designed to provide a complete workflow from geometry creation and or manipulation, through FE analysis to topology optimization and geometry shape fitting of the resultant configuration.
• Siemens FEMAP with NX NASTRAN Overview
  March 1, 2018
  Part two of this overview of FEMAP with NX NASTRAN from Siemens focuses on meshing and FE analysis.
• Engineering Hacks and Spreadsheets
  March 1, 2018
  Almost all of the FEA work I do today is supported in some way by calculations or data manipulation within Excel spreadsheets.
• FEA Demos and Benchmarks
  January 2, 2018
  If a classical solution can be emulated using FEA, then it’s a good check of the software and our analysis skills.
• CAD and FEA User Interface Evolution
  December 1, 2017
  We are likely reaching a crossroads now. The CAD-embedded FEA products must extend their depth if they wish to be taken seriously by the analyst community.
• Regarding FEA, Who Are You Calling Dumb?
  November 1, 2017
  Tony Abbey is a self-proclaimed fan of analogies. When considering finite element analysis (FEA) elements, he asks readers to consider them as players on your football team who have a certain level of intelligence.
• FEA Modeling for Change
  November 1, 2017
  This article reviews some ways in which FEA modeling can anticipate design changes and keep ahead of the curve.
• Topology Optimization, Part 3
  October 1, 2017
  How to address manufacturing constraints in optimization.
• Why Attend Technical Conferences?
  October 1, 2017
  A conference experience is very much about deciding what you hope to gain.