Siemens FEMAP with NX NASTRAN Overview
Part two of this overview of FEMAP with NX NASTRAN from Siemens focuses on meshing and FE analysis.
article/siemens-femap-nx-nastran-overview-2Engineering Hacks and Spreadsheets
Almost all of the FEA work I do today is supported in some way by calculations or data manipulation within Excel spreadsheets.
article/engineering-hacksFEA Demos and Benchmarks
If a classical solution can be emulated using FEA, then it’s a good check of the software and our analysis skills.
article/fea-demos-benchmarksCAD and FEA User Interface Evolution
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.
article/cad-fea-user-interface-evolutionRegarding FEA, Who Are You Calling Dumb?
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.
article/who-are-you-calling-dumbFEA Modeling for Change
This article reviews some ways in which FEA modeling can anticipate design changes and keep ahead of the curve.
article/modeling-for-changeTopology Optimization, Part 3
How to address manufacturing constraints in optimization.
article/topology-optimization-2Why Attend Technical Conferences?
A conference experience is very much about deciding what you hope to gain.
article/attend-technical-conferencesGrassroots Simulation Data Management
From a sea of disconnected information, I had to derive a clear understanding of the analysis objectives and develop an analysis plan.
article/grassroots-simulation-data-managementTopology Optimization Methods
A look at two additional topology optimization methods: evolutionary and level set.
article/topology-optimization-methodsKnowledge Capture and Retention in FEA
Challenges still remain in transferring simulation knowledge to new employees.
article/knowledge-capture-retention-feaInterpreting a Data-Driven World
One of the most important tasks in any finite element analysis simulation is to decide on the objectives of the analysis and how to interpret the results in a physically meaningful way, according to Abbey.
article/interpreting-data-driven-worldEngineering Training in the Future
It’s all about engaging and interesting content at a lively pace.
article/engineering-training-futureTopology Optimization
Gain insight as to what controls can be exerted on the process to increase relevance to design goals.
article/topology-optimizationSimulation and Analysis: When Button Clicking Ends in Tears
Oversimplification of analysis decisions can lead us astray in finite element analysis.
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