Types of Finite Element Analysis

What are the different types of Finite Element Analysis? What is Finite Element analysis? How is Finite Element Analysis (FEA) used in Industry? Engineering frequency and buckling Calculations. Linear Static Analysis. Modal Analysis. Thermal Engineering Analysis. Fluid Dynamic Calculations etc.,

Linear Static Stress Analysis – Types of finite element analysis

Factor of Safety Calculation
Part & Assembly Stress Analysis
Deflection Calculations
Correlation to Measurements of Deflections and Strains
Contact Stress Computation
Super-position of Thermal Stresses
Stiffness Calculations to achieve stated Targets

Linear static stress analysis, Factor of safety calculation, Roll spring carrier study

Frequency & Buckling Analysis – Types of finite element analysis

Computation of Frequencies & Mode Shapes
Modal Assurance Criteria (MAC)
Correlation to Measured data
Buckling Calculations for axially loaded members
Critical Speed Calculations
Campbell Diagram for Rotor-dynamics
Point Mobility Analysis

Frequency analysis, Buckling analysis, Rotor dynamics, Correlation to measured data computation of frequencies

Dynamic Analysis– Types of finite element analysis

Frequency Response Analysis
Seismic Analysis Response Calculations
Harmonic Analysis
Random Vibration Calculations
Dynamic Stress Computations
Powertrain Vibration Analysis
Shock Calculations per NAVSEA, DDAM, MIL STD

SolidWorks Simulation, Dynamic analysis, Random vibration analysis, Shock calculations

Nonlinear Analysis

Material Nonlinear Analysis
Geometric Nonlinear Analysis
FEA of Rubber & Elastomers
Non-linear Dynamic Analysis
Time Domain Response Analysis
Impact Analysis
Thermomechanical Analysis involving large displacements
Elasto-plastic Deformation Analysis

Linear analysis, Nonlinear analysis, Nonlinear dynamic analysis, Thermomechanical analysis, Time domain response analysis

Analysis of Composites

Failure mode prediction of Composite panels
Filament Wound Composite – Anisotropic material modeling
Random Fiber Composites
Stiffness, Deflection and Critical Load calculation of Composite Structures
Metal Matrix Composites – Thermomechanical analyses

Composite analysis, Stress displacement failure mode prediction analysis, Thermomechanical analysis, Stiffness deflection and critical load

Thermal Analysis

Thermal Stress Analysis of parts and assemblies
Transient Thermal Analysis
Thermo-mechanical Analysis
Coupled Thermo-fluid analysis
Natural and Forced Convection Analysis
Non-Linear Thermal analysis of curing processes
Creep Analysis

Transient thermal analysis, Frequency analysis, Buckling analysis

Fatigue Analysis

Remaining Life Analysis ( RLA )
Durability Analysis
Failure Prediction Analysis
High Cycle Fatigue Calculations
Correlation to Real-world situations
Comparison of Alternate materials for extended life and warranty
Life extension analysis

Fatigue analysis, Simulation professional, Durability analysis, High cycle fatigue applications, Failure prediction analysis, Remaining life prediction analysis

CFD Fluid Flow Analysis

Pressure Drop Calculations
Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis
Electronic Cooling Analysis
Thermal Efficiency Calculations
Fluid Flow simulation in Devices such as pumps, valves, ducts, piping networks, fans, diffusers, cyclones, blowers, heat exchangers
Design optimization based on performance prediction