Category: General
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Nodal vs Element Results
Quick demonstration of how results are calculated and presented in FEA as Element or Nodal This simple model shows how results such as strain and stress are calculated at the centre of an element and then are averaged at nodes by finding the average of all connected elements. The model has 2 plane strain elements,…
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Load Cell Investigation
Had a problem last week where a Load Cell broke in half during a high load (around 1MN) fatigue testing sequence. Visual inspections indicates the crack had initiated from a small radii feature in the load cell body and propagated to the screw thread at the centre. Was away over the weekend but I wanted to…
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Quickfem 4 Update and App Store Preview Video
The latest major update of quickfem has landed for 2025 with a new app preview video available here and YouTube With the update come some important improvements. Graphics and UI The UI has had a makeover with a stronger focus on dynamic menus and 2D graphics. New grid, scale and new axis visuals have been…