Structual Analysis

We cannot emphasize the importance of structural analysis of equipment and structures. Designing equipment intended for use in bulk material handling industry depends on several factors such as operating conditions, loading, erratic weather conditions to name a few and thus we at EFM Design go to great lengths to ensure everything we design will perform as intended.

By implementing FEA in the design process rather than manual calculations we reduce the number of assumptions and simplifications being made; realistic loading conditions and detailed complex geometries leads to results of higher accuracy. Higher confidence in the solution leads to less tests being sent through to prototyping and physical testing, reducing time and capital expenditure while also minimizing the loss of raw materials through reduced equipment and maintenance wear.

We offer the following structural analysis services:

• Linear and non-linear Static FEA
• Modal and Harmonic Analysis (to obtain natural frequencies)
• Response Spectrum Analysis
• Random Spectral Analysis
• Fatigue Analysis
• Load data for foundation design
• Full designs including connection specifications (designs incorporating appropriate detailing)
• Static and dynamic responses to specific load combinations (avoid unexpected behaviour)
• Failure modes and current safety factors and utilisation levels (know asset’s limit)
• Displacement, utilization ratio