Search and rescue operations are extremely dangerous, where even trained men and women face a high risk of injury or death in their effort to save lives. One solution in the face of disasters caused by fires, earthquakes and the like, is designing robots that can reach areas too dangerous for humans. While there are …
Simulation of complex manufacturing processes (like welding) needs to take phase transformations of elastoplastic materials into consideration, in order to account for the microstructural properties in the weld core and HAZ (Heat Affected Zone). Such simulations can predict peak temperatures, residual stresses and weld distortions after cooling. Welding defects like hot cracks can thus be …
Overview The primary function of heavy duty trailer suspensions is to link the trailer to its wheels. This provides a compliant connection which protects the trailer cargo from the shock and vibration inputs developed at the road surface. In addition, the suspension must meet the customers’ expectations for usable life, and do so while being …
Subsea drilling is conducted through a string of steel pipe called a rigid riser that runs from the oil rig to the blowout preventer (BOP). The primary purpose of the BOP is to cut off the flow of oil in the event of an emergency during drilling. As the oil rig moves with waves and …
Car doors are immensely complex systems that serve an immensely important function – safety. The child latch is an additional safety measure, one of many functions a side door latch performs. The child safety lock temporarily disables the operation of the inside door handle. When it is engaged, the rear doors can only be opened …
Race car engineering is a notoriously competitive environment in which the minutest aspects of design and the smallest adjustments can separate the winners from the losers. To stay on top of the game, Polestar Racing uses Adams to evaluate different vehicle designs in critical areas of the track such as corners. Adams/Car allows Polestar to …
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