FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
Stress Analysis is used to ensure that structural and mechanical products will support their anticipated loads.
Classical stress analysis (CSA) is used on common structural components when mechanical properties are
known. Finite element analysis (FEA) is used on uncommon structural components whose mechanical properties
are not known, or for structures that are too complex for CSA.
Slideshow of FEA Analyzed Models
The slide show below shows the FEA results of mechanical and structural components when subjected to their
respective design loads.
Tent Support Structure Stress, Load = 100 mph (161km/hr) Wind.
Chain Hook Stress, Load = 5 kips (22.2 kN).
IPV Stress, External Pressure = 1000 psi (6.9 MPa).
Armored Cable Termination Stress, Load = 10 kips (44.5 kN).
Boat Lift Piling Support Stress, Load = 3 kips (13.3 kN).
BLAT Drive Pipe Stress, Load = 2000 kips (8.9 MN).
BLAT Top Breech Lock Stress, Load = 2000 kips (8.9 MN) .
Storage Tank Weldment Stress, Load = 24 kips (106.8 kN) .
Slurry Gate Valve Stress, Load = 90 psi (620.5 kPa) .
Slurry Gate Valve Deflection, Load = 90 psi (620.5 kPa) .
Anchor Chain Hook Stress, Load = 12 kips (53.37 kN) .
What FEA Can Do For You
FEA is used to calculate stress
and deflection in machine parts,
assemblies, & weldments
subjected to design loads
whose complex geometries
don't allow the use of CSA.
Using SolidWorks Simulation improves
a product's reliability by creating
a SolidWorks CAD model of the
product, applying the design
loads, and running an FEA
analysis, which predicts product
behavior when subjected to
these design loads. This
eliminates the time and expense
needed to physically build and
load test a product model.
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