Utilising the new FREE topology optimisation ACT-extension, one can explore new innovative ways to reduce mass that were not available before. The DoE (Design of Experiments) approach may… Read More »Topological Optimisation with ANSYS 17.0
Cranes and lifting equipment pose a unique problem when considered in a finite element analysis. Their sheer size often prevents users from analysing these structures… Read More »Analysing Large Fabricated Structures
Designing equipment intended for use in the bulk material handling industry is no simple task. Engineers need to consider day to day operating conditions as… Read More »Bulk Materials Handling & Heavy Lifting Equipment
The world of music is dominated by nonlinear devices. From the wood construction of a guitar neck to the neodymium drivers in PA speakers, every… Read More »End to End System Design with ANSYS – An Electric Guitar Example
The design and construction of composite structures represents a powerful and lucrative industry that is predicted to grow dramatically as demand increases for the high… Read More »Analysing Composite Structures with ANSYS PrepPost
Today we present a new and easy way to transfer loads from DEM simulations (ROCKY version 3.0 released September 2014) to ANSYS using External Data… Read More »Breakthrough in accurate load mapping for bulk materials applications: DEM – FEA Coupling with ROCKY 3.0 and ANSYS (Part 1)
In February 2014, Curtin Motorsport Team’s Frame & Body Technical Lead Nisarg Thakrar and Chassis Thesis Project Lead John Christensen conducted torsional stiffness validation testing… Read More »Guest Blog: Results Validation at Curtin Motorsport
Often companies are under huge pressure to minimise the cost and weight of their products and optimise their design. Finite element technology allows engineers to… Read More »Topological Optimisation with FEA
