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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

How to Apply Wind Loads to Crane Structures in FEA Using EN 13001 and F.E.M. 1.001

In crane and lifting-structure analysis, wind is not a single horizontal force applied uniformly across the model. The resulting wind…

Cranes & Lifting Equipment

/ 09 Jul 2026 / by: Yurii Shumak

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