Mechanika successfully substantiated a carbon fibre bonnet opener jig for a client in the automotive sector. The bonnet opener is used to support the weight of the bonnet and also provide restraint in the event of impact and other user fault cases. Prior to detailed FEA in ANSYS Mechanical Workbench 2020 R1, preliminary hand calculations…
Mechanika recently carried out a full design optimisation and analysis of a bespoke turnover machine for part of a satellite assembly. The assembly was initially assessed with traditional stress hand calculations to Eurocode 3 and BS EN 13001 Crane code series, which was then verified with detailed FEA using RFEM5 and ANSYS Mechanical Workbench 2020…
Mechanika is supporting a large UK client, in the structural scheme design of a mining facility in Eastern Europe. Mechanika have been responsible for the structural scheme design for a suite of buildings, conveyors, culverts and towers, which are being constructed in and around the facility. The following images show one of Mechanika’s portal frame…
Mechanika have recently analysed a plastic pressure vessel for a beverage brewing company in the UK. The bottle was designed for 3 bar working pressure and 6 bar proof pressure. Mechanika assessed the following items using FEA in ANSYS Mechanical Workbench 2020 R1 and hand calculations: Static pressure analysis Combined thermal analysis Creep Assessment Fatigue…