- 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 very large and complex assemblies. The use of connection features, as discussed in our previous post Coupling for mechanical assemblies is widespread, with many available definition and input strategies. As… Read more: Model verification for quality assessment – Assembly checks - Coupling for mechanical assemblies
How do you handle simplified connections in a Finite Element model with control on accuracy ? Modern simulation capabilities allow considering very large finite element models, including mechanical assemblies. They require interaction models between components, that can be seen as interface connections (junctions, fasteners, contact support…). A major challenge is… Read more: Coupling for mechanical assemblies - 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 complexity is seldom valued. This is especially true when the simulation already runs. It is, however, the first step to avoid the so-called Garbage In/Garbage Out shortfalls. This first post… Read more: Model verification for quality assessment – Mesh level - 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 and the difficulty of finding relevant values for input parameters. It is however a very sensitive aspect that can prevent from validating a model when ignored. We frequently need to… Read more: Solutions for flange contact modelling in structural dynamics