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How low should you go for allowable stress in steel?

5/27/2023

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​I posted this question as a poll on LinkedIn.
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It's a very simple question but the answer is not so simple.

​We all have our reasons and I don’t think there is only one answer but here are my thoughts.

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Can You Find the Holy Grail of FEA?

5/19/2023

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​The Holy Grail is a cup and is generally accepted as mythic, but some believe it is more than just a figment of medieval literature.
 
Some believe the holy grail provides eternal youth, can heal all wounds and grant everlasting happiness.
 
The Holy Grail is often used to describe something that is sought after and very hard to attain.

My first thought was, if I found everlasting youth, I could be doing FEA for an eternity, so that put me off a bit.​

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Top Ten Tips to Master FEA Like a Pro

5/15/2023

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​I’ve been using FEA for 25 years; I worked in many industry sectors with different software for numerous companies.
 
I’m working towards becoming an expert but I’m not there yet because there’s stuff I still need to learn.
 
You see becoming an expert in FEA is like becoming an expert in mechanical engineering.

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  • Value Design Ltd
  • Services
  • Projects
  • Finite Element Analysis
    • Introduction to Basic FEA
    • Units
    • Co-ordinate Systems
    • FEA Procedure
    • Defining Objectives
    • Stress Concentration
    • Geometry import / clean up
    • Meshing
    • Material Properties
    • Boundary Conditions
    • Solvers
    • Investigating FEA Results
    • Reporting
    • Stress Theories
    • Cantilever Beam Worked Example
    • Pressure Vessel Worked Example
    • Shaft in Torsion Worked Example
    • Buckling Worked Example
    • Bearing (Contact) Worked Example
    • Non Linear Material Worked Example
    • Portal Frame Worked Example
  • BLOG
  • FAQ
    • What is FEA?
    • How much does FEA cost?
    • Should I de-feature CAD geometry prior to FEA?
    • What information should I send to you for an FEA quotation?
  • CONTACT