Dealing with Stress Concentrations and Singularities
It’s good know the stress peaks and distribution of high stresses, but it’s better to know when they are meaningful.
article/dealing-stress-concentrations-singularitiesUnderstanding Load Paths
Diagram to help determine the nature of the load.
article/understanding-load-pathsLinking Testing and Analysis
Testing is an art as well as a science; the only way to learn is hands-on.
article/linking-testing-and-analysisAnalysis and Analogies
Some favorite analogies for structural analysis.
article/analysis-and-analogiesWho’s on First for FEA: Hooke or Young?
A look at why the two theories are not interchangeable.
article/whos-on-first-for-fea-hooke-or-youngDefine Your FEA Software Requirements
Narrow down your software selection with these tips.
article/define-your-fea-software-requirementsFEA Through the Years
Evolving data transfer volume and the internet helped usher in a new age of FEA.
article/fea-through-the-yearsFEA: Stiffness or Strength in Design?
Use FEA to address the “repair scheme death spiral.”
article/fea-stiffness-or-strength-in-designStress in FEA: Part 3
A look at von Mises and principal stresses.
article/stress-in-fea-part-3Moore’s Law for Finite Elements
This theory sets the standard for ever-increasing FEA model elements.
article/moores-law-for-finite-elementsStress in Finite Element Analysis: Part 2
A deeper look at how to study stress in FEA.
article/stress-in-finite-element-analysis-part-2The Three ‘Topos’: Optimization Jargon Explained
Topology, topography and topometry optimization each use a different approach to explore a design configuration.
article/the-three-topos-optimization-jargon-explainedStress in Finite Element Analysis
To study stress, engineers must first determine the best way to define it.
article/stress-in-finite-element-analysisTopology Optimization Issues
Learn about what topology optimization is and some of the issues it raises.
article/topology-optimization-issuesFEA Case Studies: Check Models and Identify Errors
Get insight on how to validate model correctness with these examples.
article/fea-case-studies-errors-and-checking
