CALCULATION AND ANALYSIS
FEA / Solid State Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis: Predict the behavior of your construction
Do you want to be sure that your construction is dimensioned correctly? Do you want to reduce costs in the product development phase? And do you want to be sure that your construction performs as intended and meets the requirements?
Finite element method and analysis can be used for all three purposes – to name just a few. The method is obvious to use when you have developed a new construction and would like to be able to predict how it will behave - before it is produced.
At Kirkholm, we have the skills and experience to help you with FEA, regardless of the problem you are facing or the industry you are in. Through simulations and complex calculations, we ensure that your construction is optimized.
What is FEA /FEM analysis?
FEA is an abbreviation for Finite Element Analysis and founded on the Finite Element Method (FEM), which is a computer-based calculation method used for solving problems in solid state mechanics. FEA is the actual praxis that one uses to calculate and analyze the mechanics.
FEA can be used to solve a wide range of problems and carry out calculations, including examining the durability of a structure and whether the choice of material is appropriate. At Kirkholm, we especially use the finite element analysis to predict the construction's behavior under various influences and processes. It provides a realistic understanding of how the construction behaves – over time, under different loads and under varying conditions.
With virtual simulation, you can simulate an event based on a 3D CAD model and thus reduce the use of physical prototypes. It saves development time and resources and at the same time ensures that the project complies with the desired specifications and applicable authority requirements.
Ansys Mechanical
At Kirkholm, Ansys Mechanical is the preferred software choice in connection with FEA simulations. With its extensive functionality and advanced simulation tools, Ansys Mechanical enables accurate and reliable analysis of complex structures and mechanical systems.
We have chosen Ansys Mechanical, as it is a reliable and efficient simulation platform, whether it concerns structural design, thermal analyzes or dynamic simulations, and thus an ideal solution for Kirkholm.
Is it up to the task?
This is a question many engineers have pondered over the years. While most constructions perform as intended, occasionally problems arise. Kirkholm’s experts have assisted clients in addressing this question across various sectors, including:
- Wind Power Industry: We have conducted advanced FEA analyses to optimize structural components in wind turbines and ensure offshore reliability. This includes structural calculations and load analyses to confirm strength and durability throughout transport, installation, and operation.
- Marine and Offshore Industry: We have been involved in structural analyses and design of components for marine and offshore structures. This encompasses complex simulations to ensure robustness and longevity under severe conditions.
- Automotive: In partnership with Agile Automotive, we carried out CFD and aerodynamic analyses to enhance vehicle performance.
- Medical and Healthcare Equipment: We have utilized FEA for developing medical equipment, such as next-generation hospital beds, including structural analysis to ensure safety and comfort.
- Defense Industry: Kirkholm has also performed precision calculations for defense equipment.
By leveraging state-of-the-art simulation and calculation software alongside our expert mechanical engineers, you significantly mitigate the risk of design flaws. Kirkholm’s team excels in using the world’s premier FEA and simulation tools.
Kirkholm kan hjælpe dig med FEA analyse, beregning og simulering
The use of FEA calculations and analyses should be seen as a long-term investment in your project, as the development costs of the project will decrease over the project's lifetime. In the even longer term, the work with FEA will pay for itself in the form of increased efficiency and fewer errors and breakdowns.
FEA is relevant if you have developed a completely new product or a new construction that needs to be optimized from the start of a project. If you have already developed and produced a construction, however, the calculations and analyses are still important. FEA can ensure that you, as a company, can keep up with the increasing competition, just as it can be used in connection with troubleshooting - in other words, FEA should be part of any serious project that has an ambition to perform at its best.
If you want to know more about FEA calculations and how they can be included in your project, then reach out to our
FEA specialist Jacob:
A SELECTION OF CASES WITHIN FEM, FEA SIMULATION AND SOLID STATE MECHANICS
