Key aspects of the FEA process
Model creation: A CAD model of the fuselage truss is imported into FEA software like Ansys Workbench.Material definition: The appropriate material properties are assigned to the truss elements (e.g., aluminum alloy, composite materials like CFRP). Load and boundary conditions:Loads: Simulate flight loads, such as pressure on the fuselage, and loads from other components like wings, […]
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of an aircraft fuselage
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of an aircraft fuselage truss is a method used to simulate and analyze the structural performance of a truss-like fuselage, which is a rigid framework of members like beams and struts. FEA models the truss as a system of interconnected elements to calculate deformations, stresses, and strains under various load conditions, […]
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Product liability
Source: www.fasterway.com.au This is a typical fracture surface. This is a threaded connection (hence the appearance of a depression around the circumference). The fracture surface was smooth, flat, and perpendicular to the principal axis of the bolt. Crack progression marks (beach marks) extended radially from one side of the bolt and covered approximately 90% of the fracture […]
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Liability for aircraft components
This presentation was delivered by Dr WIlliam Higgs and Geoffrey Parker SC of Elizabeth Street Chambers to the NSW Branch Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand on Thursday 16 July 2015. The presentation is aptly entitled “Liability for aircraft components – including case studies – how not to get fatigued!” although it contains more aviation than law! The […]
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