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Line Girder Analysis vs Finite Element Analysis

Line Girder Analysis vs Finite Element Analysis


Summary: The blog article discusses the differences between line girder analysis and the finite element approach. It also helps the readers understand the most recommended method using simple examples. Whether you're a seasoned engineer or ...

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Expert Tip: Finite Element Method Basics 4


In the FEM, the most critical question is “how many meshes do we need to get the correct (or reasonable) results?”

Expert Tips: Finite Element Method Basic 3


Continuing on to the third part of this multi-part blog, another option is a quadrilateral element. As always, let’s start with an example.

Expert Tips: Finite Element Method Basic 2


For the previous example, we can use high-order triangular elements. This element has six nodes per element and assumes the displacement is ...

Expert Tips: Finite Element Method Basic 1


The scary part of FEM is sometimes FEM gives wrong results without any error message. The analysis may be meaningless if an engineer cannot ...

midas FEA NX: Fatigue Analysis for Structural Connections


In this Intro Session our MIDAS engineer explained show how midas FEA NX uses 20-node solid isoparametric elements to perform life estimatio...

midas FEA NX: Evaluating Creep Response Using Time-Step Analysis


In this Intro Session our MIDAS engineer explained how midas FEA NX uses 2D/3D elements to simulate the time-dependent material using age-de...