Finite Element Analysis

Blackfish uses Ansys Mechanical and Autodesk Nastran to analyse structures with complex geometry, nonlinear behaviour, fatigue and welded connections. This helps clients reduce mass and stress and make informed decisions before manufacture.

Blackfish uses advanced finite element analysis to assess complex components, connections and structures across a wide range of engineering applications.

Complex geometry, nonlinear behaviour, fatigue, contact stresses and welded connections often require more detailed investigation than conventional calculations alone can provide.

The team uses Ansys Mechanical and Autodesk Nastran alongside hand calculations, recognised DNV guidance, sub-modelling and topology optimisation to validate behaviour and refine designs.

This approach helps clients understand structural performance, reduce mass and stress, improve efficiency and make informed design decisions before manufacture.

Challenge

Complex geometry, nonlinear behaviour, fatigue, contact stresses and welded connections often require more detailed investigation than conventional calculations alone can provide.

Approach

The team uses Ansys Mechanical and Autodesk Nastran alongside hand calculations, recognised DNV guidance, sub-modelling and topology optimisation to validate behaviour and refine designs.

Outcome

This approach helps clients understand structural performance, reduce mass and stress, improve efficiency and make informed design decisions before manufacture.

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