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Shipyard Crane Fatigue Analysis with FEA and SDC Verifier

Shipyard Crane Fatigue Analysis with FEA and SDC Verifier

Shipyard cranes operate under heavy loads, repeated lifting cycles, and aggressive marine conditions. That makes fatigue one of the main…

From CAD to Proof: Why Built-In Simulation Isn’t Enough for Today’s Design Engineers

From CAD to Proof: Why Built-In Simulation Isn’t Enough for Today’s Design Engineers

Most design teams today have a Simulation tab in their CAD system. Many design engineers will run a quick study…

AS 4100:2020 Fatigue in SDC Verifier – How Section 11 Is Implemented

AS 4100:2020 Fatigue in SDC Verifier – How Section 11 Is Implemented

AS 4100:2020 treats fatigue in a very specific way: it assumes you know the stress ranges in your details, you…

From Risk to Compliance: Plate Buckling Checks Under LR CSR BC&OT (2024) 

From Risk to Compliance: Plate Buckling Checks Under LR CSR BC&OT (2024) 

Local plate buckling is a major risk in ship hull structures. Under compression, shear, or combined loads, plates and panels…

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…

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