An Introduction to Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis

Date/Time
Date(s) - 27/01/2022
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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As the complexity of new and innovative structures is imagined, the need for more advanced simulation tools is rising. Advanced Finite Element (FE) Modeling has become a prevalent tool in both the design and assessment of new products and structures. Linear analysis is now the norm with design structure calculated and assessed against the elastic limiting feature. However, a new normal is now emerging: Non-linear FE assessments.

In some cases, particularly with existing items of plant and equipment or structures, the elastic limiting feature cannot be readily changed or retrofitted without significant cost. Therefore, non-linear FE assessment is required to better understand and demonstrate that some plastic behavior (slip, separation or deformation) is acceptable.

What We Cover

– Linear vs Non-Linear Analysis
– What are the non-linearities, when is it appropriate to use them and how?
– A few simple real world applications

Presenter: Andrew Buckley, Principal Engineer, ABS Group