Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Our engineering principles combined with modern FEA software and high capacity computing are used to prototype, verify and optimise structures and equipment for a range of industries. Over and above our knowledge and experience of known finite element analysis approaches, we are constantly developing bespoke in-house techniques to optimise the delivery of FEA.

Our fundamental understanding of engineering combined with our depth of knowledge in FEA software and techniques means that we are equipped to deal with the most demanding engineering problems and are always excited to hear from clients who bring new challenges in this area.

Experience:

• Non-linear contacts
• Plasticity
• Buckling and post-buckling behaviour
• Fatigue (low/high cycle)
• Optimization
• Vibrations
• Hyperelasticity

Examples:

• Pile integrity studies (SLS,ULS, slenderness)
• Downhole tools (non-linear contacts, difficult geometry)
• Well intervention equipment (non-linear contacts/buckling, imperfections, difficult geometry)
• Blast analysis (structural integrity, explicit dynamics, plasticity)
• Analysis of standard and non-standard structural joints
• Heavy duty lifting connectors