How to incorporate FEA into your design
In order to incorporate FEA into your design, you need to have:
- A GOAL – What are you wanting to achieve (improved strength, reduced mass, etc)? If your goals aren’t clear then the FEA process is pointless!
- GEOMETRY – Models or dimensions of your design and material properties as appropriate.
- CONSTRAINTS – A good understanding of how the system is interacting with its surroundings (is it bolted, welded, sliding, etc).
- LOADS – What are the magnitudes and how are they to be applied?
- RISK ASSESSMENT – What risks are associated with this product? How important is it to get the design right?
- AN ANALYST – An experienced analyst can develop realistic loads and constraints. They are also more likely to give you results you can rely on.
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