The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the simulation of any given physical phenomenon using the numerical technique called the Finite Element Method (FEM). Finite element analysis (FEA) is a good choice at any stage of design, from concept phases to the detailed functional stage where problems can be difficult – and expensive – to solve by other established but more manual methods. Loadmaster Engineering uses ANSYS Mechanical to perform structural finite element analysis (FEA).
ANSYS is a powerful software that has the capabilities to simulates complex boundary conditions between components, achieved by a comprehensive range of various contacts and meshing capabilities.
ANSYS is capable to run linear and nonlinear analysis under static or dynamic loading.
The post-processing tools within ANSYS allow various results to be displayed in a graphical or report format. Results include, but are not limited to deformation, average, and Van Misses stressed force & moment reactions.
Fatigue Design
Fatigue analysis is important, especially for structures or components exposed to cycling loads such as mechanical equipment and offshore structures.
Loadmaster’s engineers perform fatigue analysis using ANSYS Mechanical Platform, which is a well recognized by DNV, ABS, API, and AISC software package.
At Loadmaster, we can perform Fatigue Analysis on any full structural or mechanical model or we can add it to any part or component of an existing structure or mechanical component.
Seismic Design and Non-Linear Analysis
LMI Engineering provides structural and seismic analyses in structural dynamics, stress analysis, piping, and pipe support analysis in the oil industry.
LMI Engineering used SAP 2000 to analyze current designs for seismic loading.
SAP2000 is a structural software that automatically generates static and response spectrum seismic loads per IBC/ASCE and other international standards, including the automatic application of accidental eccentricity with either rigid diaphragm or flexible semi-rigid diaphragms.
SAP2000 can also analyze seismic cases using linear or nonlinear time history dynamic analysis.
