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Tony Abbey · March 1, 2014 · A look at some of the finite element analysis technologies involved in creating a vehicle—and the simulation methods involved.
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Tony Abbey · February 1, 2014 · The smoother your finite element analysis loading process, the easier your workload will be.
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Tony Abbey · February 1, 2014 · Let’s take a closer look at finite element analysis model checking aspects, including supplementary or auxiliary analyses set up to confirm correct model behavior.
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Tony Abbey · January 1, 2014 · The final accuracy of the results reported in a finite element analysis model depends on many factors. Let’s take a look at how errors can occur—and how to avoid them.
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Tony Abbey · December 1, 2013 · Fight the data explosion with smart FEA.
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Tony Abbey · September 1, 2013 · There are several obstacles that act as roadblocks to the successful integration of finite element analysis with CAD. Let’s take a look at what they are and how to avoid them.
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Tony Abbey · August 1, 2013 · Impact analysis, virtual drop testing and virtual crash analysis are important finite element analysis tools in use throughout the vehicle, mobile phone, appliance and many other industries.
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Tony Abbey · July 1, 2013 · Here’s a guide on where to go and what to do once you’ve been introduced to the concept of finite element analysis.
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Tony Abbey · June 1, 2013 · Calculating structure fatigue and stresses through finite element analysis can help predict weak spots and other potential problems—before manufacture.
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Tony Abbey · May 1, 2013 · The major building block of any dynamic analyses is an understanding of the important resonant frequencies and corresponding mode shapes.
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Tony Abbey · April 1, 2013 · There’s an incorrect tendency to think of a highly detailed CAD model meshed with a large number of elements as the "real" structure. It is important to remember that every FEA is an idealization of the real world.
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Tony Abbey · March 1, 2013 · Finite element analysis services are becoming more in demand—and more in supply. Heres how to determine your best choice in practitioner.
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Tony Abbey · February 1, 2013 · While the software is much improved over the technology levels of 30, or even 10 years ago, it seems to have been stuck in a groove for a while—refining many concepts, but with no fundamental paradigm shift.
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Tony Abbey · January 1, 2013 · Become more productive by mastering this technique.
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Tony Abbey · December 1, 2012 · Optimization technology has advanced rapidly over the last decade, and engineers face a bewildering variety of tools and methods.
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Tony Abbey · November 1, 2012 · A primer on the main types of nonlinearity, when and how to use them.
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Tony Abbey · March 1, 2005 · Integrating Nastran into MCAD is the next step in design.
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Tony Abbey · December 1, 2004 · Proper methods of meshing structures and models is key to accurate analysis.Thisis the first installment of a series exploring where real-world, hands-on FEAis headed.
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