My FEM Software Journey: The Good, The Bad & The “Aha!” Moments
I’ve been quiet for a while, but for good reason—more on that later. Today, I’m sharing the messy, challenging, and surprisingly fulfilling path I took to learn commercial FEM software. If you’re navigating the same struggles in your FEM software journey—confusing GUIs, cryptic errors, trial-and-error modeling—you’re not alone. Phase 1: The “Click & Hope” Era […]
Restarting an Abaqus Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide
What Is a Restart in Abaqus Analysis? Abaqus allows you to continue a previously halted analysis by initiating a restart. This process depends on having its files from the prior analysis. These files must be specified before the initial run through the step module under “output” and “restart requests”. In the new analysis setup, reference […]
Fatigue Life Estimation: Goodman vs. Gerber Correction Methods
Fatigue life estimation is critical in engineering applications where components endure alternating stresses over time. This tutorial explores how Goodman and Gerber correction methods are used to estimate fatigue life for a rotating shaft, providing a clear understanding of their effectiveness in handling different mean stress scenarios. https://engineeringdownloads.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/goodman-gerber.webm Stress Analysis (FEM) […]
