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Structural Verification of Transition-Piece-Less Monopiles

In a conventional offshore wind monopile foundation, a transition piece (TP) connects the monopile to the turbine tower. A transition-piece-less…

/ 02 Nov 2026 / by: Yurii Shumak

RBE2 vs RBE3 in Nastran: Differences, Use Cases, and Common Modeling Mistakes

Rigid body elements are commonly used in finite element models to connect nodes, introduce loads, mass points, represent rigid connections,…

/ 19 Oct 2026 / by: Yevheniia Sidakova

Structural Verification Under Extreme and Non-Standard Loads in Defense Engineering

For the defense industry, a finite element analysis can produce thousands of results, but the key question remains: Does the…

/ 21 Sep 2026 / by: Yevheniia Sidakova

Linear vs Nonlinear FEA: When Linear Analysis Is No Longer Enough for Structural Verification

An engineer completes a linear static analysis. The model solves without difficulty; stresses and displacements look reasonable, and the verification…

/ 31 Jul 2026 / by: Yevheniia Sidakova

When Global FEA Is Not Enough for Wind Turbine Support Structures

A global FEA model may satisfy global checks, but that does not always prove local fatigue-sensitive details are adequately verified. …

/ 13 Jul 2026 / by: Yevheniia Sidakova

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Structural Verification of Transition-Piece-Less Monopiles

RBE2 vs RBE3 in Nastran: Differences, Use Cases, and Common Modeling Mistakes

Structural Verification Under Extreme and Non-Standard Loads in Defense Engineering

Linear vs Nonlinear FEA: When Linear Analysis Is No Longer Enough for Structural Verification

When Global FEA Is Not Enough for Wind Turbine Support Structures

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BV NR615 Compliance for Marine Structures: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Design and Use Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices According to ASME Standards

Why is it necessary for a civil engineer to know finite element analysis?

Column buckling checks with SDC Verifier

Differences between ANSI/AISC 360-22 and ANSI/AISC 360-10. Chapters D to H

Nominal Stress and Hot Spot Stress Method for Welds Evaluation in FEA

ASD vs LRFD in FEA: Key Differences for Steel Design

Bolted Joints Analyses according to different Steel Codes

Differences between ISO 19902:2007 and ISO 19902:2020. Chapter 13: Strength of tubular members

Articles

Structural Verification of Transition-Piece-Less Monopiles

RBE2 vs RBE3 in Nastran: Differences, Use Cases, and Common Modeling Mistakes

Structural Verification Under Extreme and Non-Standard Loads in Defense Engineering

Linear vs Nonlinear FEA: When Linear Analysis Is No Longer Enough for Structural Verification

When Global FEA Is Not Enough for Wind Turbine Support Structures

Start Your Next Analysis with SDC Verifier

BV NR615 Compliance for Marine Structures: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Design and Use Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices According to ASME Standards

Why is it necessary for a civil engineer to know finite element analysis?

Column buckling checks with SDC Verifier

Differences between ANSI/AISC 360-22 and ANSI/AISC 360-10. Chapters D to H

Nominal Stress and Hot Spot Stress Method for Welds Evaluation in FEA

ASD vs LRFD in FEA: Key Differences for Steel Design

Bolted Joints Analyses according to different Steel Codes

Differences between ISO 19902:2007 and ISO 19902:2020. Chapter 13: Strength of tubular members

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