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How to Model Concrete using Finite Elements
The very first Finite Element Method application was performed by my former professor, Raymond Clough at UC…
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Is Engineering Simulation Software Training Worth the Investment?
The quick answer: YES! In nearly all cases after attending the class, the students fully…
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Meshing Fabricated Structures in ANSYS Mechanical using Mesh Edit
The introduction of parallel part-by-part meshing to ANSYS Mechanical 15 back in 2013 was revolutionary.…
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Large Scale Modeling Techniques
Finite Element models continue to grow in size and analyzing a large number of components in an…
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Modeling Bolted Joints & Understanding Load Transfer
Understanding how structural parts interact and transfer load through mechanically fastened joints has long been…
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Performing Finite Element Analysis Outside the Box
An FEA consulting customer recently asked if CAE Associates could perform a structural analysis of the response of human bone…
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Modal Submodeling
Submodeling is an important technique in finite element analyses that allows us to get a more accurate answer…
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Accelerating Simulation Run Time with GPUs
As engineers, we're constantly faced with technical problems that require us to push the limits…
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High Performance Computing for FEA and CFD Analysis
A common question our FEA and CFD analysis customers ask us is “What hardware should…
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Fluid-Structure Interaction
Studying the interaction between fluids and structures is becoming increasingly important in today’s design world.…