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Beam Section Optimization in FEA: Reducing Weight Without Failing Code Checks

Beam Section Optimization in FEA: Reducing Weight Without Failing Code Checks

In structural and mechanical engineering, beam design is a constant balance between safety, efficiency, and cost. Beams often account for…

Comparing Weld Fatigue Standards: FEM 1.001 vs. Eurocode 3 Using SDC Verifier

Comparing Weld Fatigue Standards: FEM 1.001 vs. Eurocode 3 Using SDC Verifier

Weld fatigue plays a critical role in the structural integrity of cranes and general steel structures. Selecting the appropriate fatigue…

Performing Plate and Stiffener Buckling: A Guide to DNV RP-C201

Performing Plate and Stiffener Buckling: A Guide to DNV RP-C201

In high-stakes structural applications, such as shipbuilding and offshore engineering, even a tiny oversight in buckling analysis can lead to…

Structural Verification in Ship Design: A Practical Guide for Engineers

Structural Verification in Ship Design: A Practical Guide for Engineers

Every maritime engineer knows the stakes: vessels must withstand relentless forces — compressive loads that threaten buckling and cyclic stresses…

Midsurface Modeling: Simplifying Complex 3D Geometry for Faster FEA

Midsurface Modeling: Simplifying Complex 3D Geometry for Faster FEA

Manual midsurface extraction in finite element analysis (FEA) can be tedious, error-prone, and time-consuming — especially for complex geometries or…

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