Structural Analysis
& Finite Element Analysis

Finite element structural analysis

ICEMM has more than 15 years of experience in the execution of singular projects for the calculation of structures and mechanical systems using analytical and numerical methods, mainly the Finite Element Method. The use of the Finite Element Method allows us to accurately and efficiently model the behaviour of materials and structural configurations. Our experience and knowledge covers any finite element analysis or simulation that can be solved by this technique: linear or non-linear static analysis, implicit dynamic analysis (vibration, random, transient or shock) or explicit (high speed impacts), thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis, low and medium frequency acoustic analysis, advanced characterisation of complex materials (plasticity, creep, viscoelasticity, etc.), etc. For the execution of our projects at ICEMM we use the main FEM simulation tools: Abaqus CAE/Standard/Explicit, MSC Nastran and Hyperworks.

Static stress analysis

  • Structural idealization and Finite Element Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Structural analysis and justification of Metallic and Composite Components
  • Advanced Non-linear Structural Analysis: plasticity, creep, contact, large strain, failure and post-buckling
  • Numerical characterization of materials: metallic, composite, plastic, rubber and organic materials
  • Welding analysis
  • Bolted Joints
análisis estático

Dynamic analysis

  • Idealization and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
  • Adjustment and correlation between FE models. Modal analysis
  • Transient Dynamic Analysis: linear and non-linear
  • Random Dynamic Analysis
  • Dynamic Aeroelasticity
  • High Velocity Impacts – Explicit Codes
  • Blast Loads
  • Frangibility

Fatigue and damage tolerance

  • Fatigue Analysis. Fatigue life determination
  • Crack propagation analysis (analytic and XFEM)
  • Residual strength analysis
  • Fatigue Maintenance Program definition
  • Acoustic Fatigue
  • Fatigue of welded joints

SPECIAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

NAVAL

  • MIL-STD-810: Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
  • MIL-DTL-901E: Shock Tests (including DSSM), High-Impact Shipboard, Machinery, Equipment and Systems
  • NRL_MEMO_RPT_1396: Shock Design of Shipboard Equipment
  • MIL-STD-167: Mechanical Vibration of Shipboard Equipment​

RAILWAY

  • EN 12663: Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies
  • EN 61373: Railway applications - Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration tests
  • AAR S-660: Wheel Designs, Locomotive and Freight Car – Analytic Evaluation
  • AAR S-669: Analytic Evaluation of Locomotive Wheel Designs

AIRPORTS

  • Aerodrome Design Manual - Part 6: Frangibility