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  • Mesh Size Influence on the Mechanical Stress Concentration

    This article is aimed at engineers and focuses on the importance of predicting the concentration of mechanical stress and the practical need to reproduce this phenomenon through accurate computer simulations. Numerical experiments are conducted to verify that SimScale is able to reproduce the stress concentration as long as the mesh used at points of higher…

  • How to Reduce Car Pedal Weight by 47% in Motorsport with FEA

    In motorsport, it’s necessary to optimize every component of the car. This includes the core parts (e.g., the engine), the aerodynamics, the tires, and so on. One of the most important parameters to improve is weight. In every category, there is a standard for minimum car weight, but optimizing it for the different components in…

  • How Can I Learn Finite Element Analysis? The Complete Guide

    This article explains how to learn finite element analysis (FEA). Everything from what is FEA to books, lectures, and journals. Discover them all.

  • Looking for a Fluid Mechanics Book? Here’s a List!

    Fluid mechanics is a vast subject and addresses issues related to the mechanical behavior of fluids. Fluids, in general, can mean both liquids and gasses. Fluid mechanics has a wide range of applications, from mechanical and aerospace engineering to geophysics and biomechanics. It is difficult to find real-world cases that are not influenced by fluid…

  • Finite Element Method – What Is It? FEM and FEA Explained

    The finite element method (FEM) is a numerical technique used to perform finite element analysis (FEA) of any given physical phenomenon. It is necessary to use mathematics to comprehensively understand and quantify any physical phenomena, such as structural or fluid behavior, thermal transport, wave propagation, and the growth of biological cells. Most of these processes are described…

  • Front Wing of an F1 Car: How to Optimize Its Design

    Formula One is an exciting sport and has a strong following. An F1 car in itself is a marvel of mechanical engineering. On a top-speed straight, a Formula One car attains sufficient speed to take flight, if not for the downforce that holds it down. The front wing and rear wings play a critical role in…

  • 6 Factors to Consider for a Better Heat Sink Design

    Diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits generate considerable amounts of heat during operation. Extreme heat can damage or significantly affect the performance of semiconductor devices, and therefore, supplemental cooling is necessary to maintain the temperature within the limits specified by a manufacturer. Whereas some electronic components can dissipate heat on their own, most optoelectronic devices —…

  • The Best Software for Students in Formula SAE and Formula Student

    The lure of building a race car that can accelerate from 0-60mph in less than 4 seconds, and turn corners at 1.5 lateral G’s, taps into the helmet wearing, adrenaline-seeking nature of teenagers’ brains. As exciting as it is, students in Formula SAE and Formula Student programs actually develop career-preparing lessons in project management, critical…

  • Why OpenFOAM Users Should Try SimScale

    OpenFOAM® is gaining growing popularity in the engineering simulation world. As an open source solver, it can be used for the majority of classical simulation problems. It is widely known that OpenFOAM is not the most user-friendly software, however. Acknowledging its power and aiming to make OpenFOAM’s functionality easier to use, SimScale integrated it into…

  • How to Read a Centrifugal Pump Curve?

    A centrifugal pump is a very simple device, mechanically. Reading the centrifugal pump curve, however, is a different story. It consists of an impeller that is attached to a shaft which is rotated by a driver, most often by an electric motor. With the exception of the shaft and bearings, there is essentially one moving…

  • Electronics Simulation: Printed Circuit Board Design

    Engineering simulation, or CAE, is a smart way to map the actual behavior of a real-life system in a simulated environment in order to analyze the system when deployed. In the modern era, engineering simulation has evolved almost as a pre-requisite to any engineering task that needs to be done, whether it is a printed circuit board,…

  • Air Cleaner Design Optimization with CFD, FEA & Thermal Analysis

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning or HVAC systems are an integral part of most working buildings, as well as a large proportion of homes. They are not only responsible for ensuring suitable ambient temperatures, but also for supplying air that is sufficiently clean and of good quality. Often overlooked, HVAC systems are important for maintaining good health…