Finite Element Analysis Standards

FEA of MERLIN M1 mirror with microchannel cooling

FEA Standards

The FEA documentation and standards group has agreed upon a standard format for reporting and archiving the results of finite element analyses.

Documentation related to finite element analyses performed for the ALS should be stored in the WorkManager database. For any FEA that is done, a report should be related to the original SolidDesigner model. Where appropriate, solid models, applied heat loads, and any other important documentation should also be related to the SolidDesigner model.

 

Format for FEA reports

· This document contains an outline of a standard FEA report, including a list of items which should be included for maximal archival utility.

Archival of FEA solid models

· This document describes how to store and relate part and assembly geometry which has been simplified for FEA in the WorkManager database.

Archival of FEA reports

· This document describes how to store and relate any Microsoft Office documents generated for FEA reporting in the WorkManager database.

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