Mode tracking and pole clustering
Undertaking vibration analysis, it is very common to characterize a system by its modes of vibration, realizing a modal analysis. […]
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When connection flexibility becomes sensitive
In the series of our posts concerning model quality and connections, constraints regularization or penalization is a common topic. For
Connections to shells in 3D models
How to properly manage connections to shells in 3D models ? Many mechanical systems use thin structures such as stamped
Model verification for quality assessment – Assembly checks
How to verify that the connections in a mechanical assembly behave as intended? The increase of computational power allows considering
Coupling for mechanical assemblies
How do you handle simplified connections in a Finite Element model with control on accuracy ? Modern simulation capabilities allow
Model verification for quality assessment – Mesh level
Model verification can be a tedious task. Delving into the nitty-gritty details of finite element models of ever-growing size and
Solutions for flange contact modelling in structural dynamics
Flange support around fasteners is a commonly overlooked topic in industrial structural dynamics applications. It is due to implementation complexity