FEA

• What does FEA stand for?

  Finite Element Analysis
• What does FEA do?

  carries out component stress analysis such as simulating vibration or shock loads in products or components they have drawn
• Why is a positive of FEA?

  highlights weak points before the design is manufactured

  saves time and money on prototypes used for testing
• What is an example of where FEA might be used?

  a beam tested under static loading.

  centre area under the most stress so will need further welded reinforcement