When we are using FEA software like Abaqus to solve a mechanical problem, we have the output in terms of displacements, stresses, strains, energies etc. To calculate the numerical values for these physical quantities, the solver has to process sets of linear and nonlinear equations in terms of degrees of freedom of the physical system.
Quenching and tempering is a heat treatment process used to improve the mechanical properties of metals and alloys. The process involves heating the material to a high temperature, then cooling it rapidly (quenching), followed by reheating it to a lower temperature (tempering). This combination of heating, cooling, and reheating produces significant changes in the microstructure
Finite element analysis (FEA) solvers such as Abaqus are powerful tools for predicting the behavior of structures under load, but it’s important to remember that the assumptions of linearity underlying FEA can break down under certain conditions. When that happens, the results of the analysis may not accurately represent the real-world behavior of the structure.
It is likely that most simulation engineers have at least heard of the terms true-stress and true-strain before. But what do these terms mean, how do we calculate them and why are they important? This post aims to address all three of these questions. Engineering-Stress and Strain Before we delve into true-stress and strain, it
All engineering materials like metals, plastics, glass, and concrete have limited lifetime. Various factors like fatigue, corrosion, erosion, stress corrosion cracking or foreign object damage effect the strength, stability, and chemical composition of the material leading to its failure. This post is aimed at summarizing some of the more common failure theories and providing guidance
Welcome to the final post in our three part series featuring all of the Brain Teasers that were posted weekly on the Fidelis LinkedIn page between 2020 and 2022! nn This week’s collection of Brain Teasers focuses on analysis-related questions, further sorted by subject. The answers to these questions, as well as the explanations, are
Welcome to the second post in our three-part series featuring all our Brain Teasers that we posted weekly on our LinkedIn for two years! This week’s collection of Brain Teasers focuses on mechanics-related questions, further sorted by subject. The answers to these questions as well as the explanations are shown after all the questions. These
The famous fourth dimension, ‘time’, plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of almost all engineering and physical systems. Given this, it is important that our FEA simulation methodologies account for time accordingly. This post is aimed at explaining the concept of time integration in FEA and the difference in how it is accounted
Welcome to the first post in our three part series featuring all of the Brain Teasers that were posted weekly on the Fidelis LinkedIn page between 2020 and 2022! This week’s collection of Brain Teasers focuses on material-related questions, further sorted by subject. The answers to these questions, as well as the explanations, are shown
Most mechanical engineers in their studies will learn Mohr’s Circle. It’s an important concept that, unfortunately, isn’t appreciated much outside the university curriculum. But what is it and can we apply it to our understanding of FEA results? Read further to find out! A Quick Background Mohr’s circle is named after its creator, Christian Otto
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