Structural Analysis
& Finite Element Analysis
Our team has extensive experience in unique mechanical and structural projects applying simulation techniques based on the Finite Element Method. We work with the main FEM packages: Abaqus CAE/Standard/Explicit, MSC Nastran y Hyperworks.
Static stress analysis
- Structural idealization and 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
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-S-901: Shock Tests, High-Impact Shipboard, Machinery, Equipment and Systems
- NRL_MEMO_RPT_1396: Shock Design 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
